Pompeii: The Tragedy that Made History
Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were ancient people...
La Settimana Bianca
Before we begin, what is the “white week?” Just like the name suggests, “la settimana bianca” is a week-long vacation...
Arquà Petrarca e la Festa dell’Olio
The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più...
Paolo & Francesca
The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people...
La Sicila Bedda
“Italy without Sicily doesn’t leave any images in the spirit. It is in Sicily that one finds the key to...
Perfect Weekend Gateway on Lake Maggiore
By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area....
The 7 Secrets of Bologna
A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most...
Easter Egg Exhibition at Villa D’Este
Every year, Easter Sunday lunch at Villa D’Este is an appointment that cannot be missed. The patisserie chefs have been...
Il Ponte del Diavolo – The Devil’s Bridge
In Bobbio, a quaint village in the province of Piacenza, there is a bridge, dating back to Roman times, that crosses...
Milan Fashion Week 2019
By Claudia Anzalone If you love clothing, accessories and the constant research of new trends, you will not want to...
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