Delving into the lives of those who share a passion of this country and have also decided to live here is something we explore in our series ‘Share Your Italian Story’. This week we interview actress Anya Vinci who lets us in on ‘Love and Life in Venice’. Also Part Two of our brief guide to Venice is a must-read with tips on local architecture and what the local’s eat, our writer John covers it all. Since the weather is getting warmer, we decided to dedicate our latest Italian language tips on going to the beach, and touch on the rise of highly-awarded Italian beaches which you can read more about here. Thinking of escaping somewhere new this year? We wrote about some beautiful ‘borghi’ in Italy that really can’t be missed, embrace off-the-beaten path to see stunning areas of the country. Or for those planning this year’s expo world fair in Milan, ticket-holders will be delighted to know that their tickets grant them free access to museums. Our recipe of the week will wow any dinner guest, an appetiser recipe with roots in Puglia, ingredients include burrata and sundried tomatoes. This week our featured properties for sale include this villa in Chieti, a charming area of Abruzzo, and a pretty country home in Todi, a village in Umbria.