The Sound of Made in Italy Milan Fashion Week closed yesterday. Armani, Versace, Prada and many other fashion powerhouses offered their 2014 fall and winter collections. This year the trends consisted of everything from boxy and bold to softer and sporty. Meanwhile, tucked away in various corners of Italy there’s another trend. This one promotes…
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino won top honors at the 26th Annual European Film Academy Awards in Berlin this weekend for his work on “La Grande Bellezza” (The Great Beauty). In addition to his film winning the 2013 Film of the Year award, Sorrentino won best director and Toni Servillo received the prize for best actor.…
I’ve always believed that God created Italy first. Why? Because it is heavenly. From the rugged shores of Sicily and the Amalfi Coast to the snow-capped mountains of the Dolomites and all the hilltop hamlets in between, Italy is majestic. Travel writers try to describe its raw beauty, but how can they capture heaven? I’m…
Italy is the birthplace of opera and for those of us who live here, daily life is much like an opera. If you’re planning a trip to Italy and want to experience the beauty and pageantry of an Italian opera, here’s a list of the top six opera experiences Italy offers and their 2013-2014 scheduled…
Few people visit Lake Como – with its Alpine vistas and quaint lakeside villages – without stopping for a day or two to shop or sightsee in the region’s hub city, Como. Within the ancient wall of the old provincial capital, you’ll find luxury or economy hotels, an unlimited array of wonderful restaurants and cafes,…
Repost on October 3rd, 2013 by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE A queue forms for rub-downs as jazz piano tinkles out of the speakers: some of the best buffalo mozzarella in the world starts with in-stable VIP treatment. Ducky, Sweety and Lady lumber towards the sound system, attracted to the smooth Keith Jarrett licks at the exclusive…
How to buy fresh fruit or vegetables at the outdoor market or supermarket in Italy. You’d think instruction wouldn’t be necessary when doing a simple thing like buying fruit, but the importance of food to an Italian is paramount. And so is the ritual in acquiring food. For instance, touching produce in America is commonplace,…
Congratulations! You’re finally planning that vacation to Italy. You have your airline ticket in hand and now you’re in search of a charming hotel or B&B within your budget. Without a doubt, the internet has made booking hotel rooms easier. You Google “hotels” in a certain city and up pops a zillion online booking agents…
48 hours isn’t much. In fact, two weeks in Rome, the Eternal City that was once the center of the universe, is not enough time to discover Rome’s treasures and its romance. But the typical sightseer will want to check off the sights that are often discussed back home. They include the Vatican, the Colosseum,…
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