Sicily is the largest island in Italy and in the Mediterranean, a surprising land rich in history and traditions, where art and culture are intertwined with wonderful natural beauty. From the sea to the mountains passing through the countryside, volcanoes and fishing villages, there are so many reasons to visit[…]
Georges Milan is a city of fashion, good taste, and classical Italian elegance. Besides its fascinating architecture, famous museums, Ferrari and Lamborghini cars, and trendy fashion shows, the long history of the Milanese cocktails must be explored while visiting this beautiful city and its surroundings. If you are here, wear[…]
Of the several most popular destinations in Italy; Milan is one that always makes the top of the list. Despite the historical and cultural pulls that bring people from all over the globe to see the remaining structures of Rome or take a trip down the romanticized canals of Venice,[…]
Maddalena Archipelago – Sardinia This group of islands that spring from the edge of the already land liberated Sardinia make for an amazing day out or an ideal destination for your entire holiday. Consisting of seven main islands and sprouting several smaller ones this cluster of beautiful little specks of[…]
Meats Another ingredient that appears in great Italian food almost as often as the omnipresent olive is good quality meat. Although big chunky steaks do exist here the real piece of the puzzle lies in Italy’s cured meats and cold cuts. These thinly sliced strips or circles of meat come[…]
When you mention Pasta then people automatically think of Italy, however nearly every country has its own version of one of the world’s most accessible foods. Pasta has always been an inexpensive way of putting food onto the table, but in Italy they certainly take their pasta seriously. Unlike American[…]
Italian sports men and women have graced the world stage in recent times and have become well known for their exuberant performances. Perhaps the Italians are best well known on the football pitch yet many of their citizens have become world class competitors in other events. There is no greater[…]
The national sport of Italy is football. Whether it is club football or the national game, sides are followed with passion up and down the country. The country has a strong reputation on the football field and scandal always seems to be happening in either the club scene or on[…]
If there is a voice that has represents the music of the Italian nation then it has to belong to the operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Born on the outskirts of Modena in 1935 Pavarotti made his debut at the Teatro Reggio Emilia in 1961, and within four years had performed[…]
Italy have many people famed around the world. From politics to music, theatre to fashion, art to cuisine Italy has led the way in producing household names that are recognized around the world. The characters that have been produced have all had certain Latin characteristics such as charm, beauty and[…]
Italy has long had a reputation for being passionate; whether there is cause for celebration or commiseration, Italian people are not afraid to show their emotion and commitment to their country. You need only look at the love and anguish displayed on an Italian football fan’s face to see how[…]
Italy’s strong regional identity is reflected in its cuisine with many regions specializing in certain dishes. The difference in climate and soils between the northern and southern parts of the country has resulted in huge variations of agricultural produce that has been farmed, and this has had a huge influence[…]