April showers bring May flowers (or so we hope). Like a flash, April has come and left us and as we prepare for the first week of May, the first story that we know will delight any lover of Italy is that of ‘Nonna Leo’, 98 year’s old and staying young by living her dream by starting a restaurant in her hometown of Genoa. Which brings us to an Italian tradition that we personally adore, the love of the midday siesta! Our latest Italian language tips involves important terms that you should know before visiting the hairdresser, avoid a hair disaster and read this first. Next up we have a spectacular list of spring Italian destinations that will take you to some lesser-known areas of the country. If you happen to be in Italy on May 1st, remember that this is a national holiday, we have a suggestion on where to go for a cool concert in Rome to celebrate labor day and also don’t forget to download our May wallpaper (hint* it includes a gorgeous vespa!). As always we try and pick interesting properties for sale on the boot that we think you will like, this week’s ‘top pick’ is a lovely country house with five bedrooms in the heart of wine country ‘Piemonte’.