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Discovered! A different Italy. Most visitors to Italy know Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany. There is SO much more.
Far from the everyday Italian tourist traps there is another Italy. A rather special Italy.
Join me and my wife Maria in exploring the places, people and products of Piedmont, le Marche, Liguria and Sardinia.
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The Italian Panettone Recipe - An Essential Part of Christmas in Italy
Maria's traditional Italian Panettone recipe. The most famous Italian Christmas cake of them all. Bake yourself a taste of Italy this Christmas.
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The Perfect Italian Itinerary
Planning a trip to Italy? Then you really need to read our Italian itinerary before you book a single thing.
The Best Guide to Shopping in Milan
Planning on shopping in Milan? Then you have to read our guide! It is packed full of advice on where to shop, what to buy and where the bargains are to be found.
The Best Italian Ski Resorts
Which are the best Italian ski resorts? Visit my insiders guide and discover the answer.
Need Cheap Flights to Turin?
The cheapest flights toTurin from the UK, Ireland, Germany and the USA. You no longer have an excuse not to visit one of Europe's greatest cities.
The Riviera of Monte Conero Italy. My Son's Favourite in Le Marche
Great beaches lapped by the waters of the Adriatic and stunning scenery make the Italian Riviera of Monte Conero a great place to visit.
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Want to Work on an Organic Farm in Italy?
Want to work on an Organic Farm in Italy? Here's the story of a couple from New York who did just that. Definitely worth reading before you make a decision
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It all began when I said: "I need to buy a house in Italy!”
Here's how an idea to buy a house in Italy tuned into unforgettable evenings with friends, dinners that have to be experienced to be believed, views that take your breath away, clinking glasses filled with Prosecco and...
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The Best of Le Marche Italy
The Best of Le Marche Italy. A beautiful journey through this magical region of Italy.
Videos of Turin Italy
Let these videos of Turin take you on an incredible journey of discovery through one of Europe's greatest cities.
Photos of Rome
Rome is a city that can change your life...for the better! Most photos don't give you any idea of what life is actually like in Rome - these do! Enjoy then the Photos of Rome Album
Evocative Italian Images
Photos of the most splendid countries on earth, Italy! Photos can never do it justice but these Italian images come close.
Turin is my old home town. Join me in discovering this great city
One of the forgotten great cities of Europe, Turin or Torino was my home for eight years. It is an elegant and enchanting city that I love deeply. Let me share its many secrets...
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Walks and Hikes in Tuscany - Experience Tuscany like a Local
Walks and hikes in Tuscany can only be wonderful: with cypress-lined lanes, quaint villages and picturesque farmhouses. So… lace up those walking shoes, pack your back-pack, and don’t forget the sun cream, we’re off to where the walking is as enchanting as the wine.
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Piedmont - an Insider Guide to Discovering this Magical Italian Region
Is Piedmont the nearest place in Italy to paradise? It is! Simply click and discover why...
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Undiscovered Neive - An Authentic Italian Village
You'll find a lot of gorgeous villages and little towns in Italy; many though are full of tourists. Well here's one that is simply gorgeous and still undiscovered...click to discover Neive.
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The Guide to Car Rental Italy
Car Rental in Italy is the best way to explore the countryside and those gorgeous little towns that make Italy so special
9 Things You Will Love in Piedmont, Italy
9 things that are best about Piedmont, Italy? It was a challenge to narrow down the thousands of fabulous places in my region of Italy to these nine but we have done it... discover them now!
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Exploring Piedmont
TORINO - loved the city. Few tourists, we noticed. Not much English but I got to practice my piccolo Italiano. Wonderful city. Could’ve stayed another
Stromboli Erupts. One Dead!
A hiker was killed when Stromboli unexpectedly erupted yesterday. Efforts are under way to evacuate 70 people from the island, which is located off the coast of Sicily.
An Italian Butcher's Tale from Sarnano
There is a macelleria inside the gates of Sarnano, an Italian butcher shop, the subject of our interest. The couple who run it are old, the store is old. The store is at and in the old wall. The meat is worked the way it was for decades, centuries.
Living in Sarnano
Our apartment in Sarnano, Le Marche, Italy, is in the Centro Storico, the historic center, The windows look out at the mountains and a small cortile(courtyard) in which we take our morning coffee and the sun.
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Homemade Lasagna - An Authentic Italian Recipe
A delicious authentic homemade lasagna recipe.This is the way my Italian nonna-in-law cooks it and I can tell you it is great...
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The Most Delightful of Piedmont and Langhe Hotels
I lived in Piedmont for close on a decade and I have discovered many of its secrets over the years. Let me share with you the Piedmont and the Langhe hotels I love most...
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The Italian Real Estate Site
Finding that dream home in Italy can be a challenge. Having been down that road ourselves Maria and I have plenty of excellent tips on Italian real estate. You can't afford NOT to read our guide.
10 Enchanting Days in Piedmont Italy
All it takes is 10 days and you'll have the most wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Ready to begin? Let's go...
Why the Vatican?
“Why did you come to Rome, why The Vatican?” I asked. “I grew up as a Muslim hearing how this place was very holy to the Christians and I wanted to see for myself.” he answered. “And?” I questioned. “And, there is no doubt for me now…I can feel God in this place.”
Montemerano - Oh I love you!
Balconies, flower boxes, the inevitable washing on lines, wall plants, pots; and intricate stone. Another garden village I wish I lived in. One does get wistful in Montemerano.
A Decadent Panna Cotta Recipe
Panna Cotta - A Decadent Piedmont and Italian Dessert that will leave you absolutely begging for more. Served with fresh berries this truly is the taste of an Italian summer..
Italy Has a Coral Reef!
Did you know that they have discovered a coral reef in Italy? It is the biggest in Europe and one of the only ones in the Mediterranean sea. It was discovered
Maratea - A Forgotten Seaside Gem
The region of Basilicata is the least known of all Italian regions and yet it sparkles with some real gems, like Maratea. Tucked between woods, mountain and the sea and looked over by the marble statue of Christ the Redeemer this is a town where precious memories....
Planning an Italian Vacation? 18 Incredible Destinations to See
Planning an Italian vacation? Here are 18 fabulous destinations you simply have to visit...
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Recent Articles
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The Italian Panettone Recipe - An Essential Part of Christmas in Italy
Sep 06, 19 11:58 AM
Maria's traditional Italian Panettone recipe. The most famous Italian Christmas cake of them all. Bake yourself a taste of Italy this Christmas.
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The Perfect Italian Itinerary
Sep 06, 19 11:51 AM
Planning a trip to Italy? Then you really need to read our Italian itinerary before you book a single thing.
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The Best Guide to Shopping in Milan
Sep 06, 19 10:52 AM
Planning on shopping in Milan? Then you have to read our guide! It is packed full of advice on where to shop, what to buy and where the bargains are to be found.
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The Best Italian Ski Resorts
Sep 03, 19 04:06 AM
Which are the best Italian ski resorts? Visit my insiders guide and discover the answer.
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Need Cheap Flights to Turin?
Sep 03, 19 03:54 AM
The cheapest flights toTurin from the UK, Ireland, Germany and the USA. You no longer have an excuse not to visit one of Europe's greatest cities.
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The Riviera of Monte Conero Italy. My Son's Favourite in Le Marche
Sep 03, 19 03:36 AM
Great beaches lapped by the waters of the Adriatic and stunning scenery make the Italian Riviera of Monte Conero a great place to visit.
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