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by Orna | Tue, 12/27/2016 - 05:05

"Let’s go skiing!’ ‘What? I haven’t skied for almost twenty years!’ And I certainly did not intend to don a pair of skis again any time soon. However, the ‘Man…

Culture

The Beginner's Guide to Lombardy Agriculture and Agri-foods

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 11/29/2016 - 04:48

What's the connection between Lombardy and the agricultural sector? Only that it's one of the key areas in Italy for agriculture! Tell on...? At a rough…

Culture

5 Places to See in Milan Away From the City Center

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 11/03/2016 - 03:09

By: Margherita Ragg Visiting the sprawling city that Milan is today, it seems impossible to believe that it grew from a fortified city ringed with walls. The…

Travel

Five Romantic Lakeside Destinations in Lombardy’s Lakes Region

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/01/2016 - 17:05

“One can’t describe the beauty of the Italian lakes, nor would one try if one could,” said American novelist Henry James. We won’t try then, but let the…

Food & Drink

Vendemmia in The Veneto

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 10/27/2016 - 05:00

Everyone has heard of Prosecco, but what about two rare and wonderful wines from the same area, Friularo and Fior d’Arancio? The vendemmia in the Veneto has…

Travel

Discover Five Off-the-Beaten-Track Villages in Piedmont

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/25/2016 - 21:11

Neive, Chianale, Orta San Giulio, Ricetto di Candelo, Vogogna: five tiny villages you probably never heard of, oozing charm at every corner. As our month…

Travel

The Spiritual Side of Piedmont’s Lake Orta

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 08:00

[Photo: View of Lake Orta from the hills above the lake where the Sacro Monte di Orta is located.] Of the six Sacred Mountains of Piedmont, the Sacro Monte di…

Lifestyle

7 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Piedmont

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 06:28

John Bensalhia ventures into the big outdoors of the Piedmont region to list seven top examples of outdoor activity including rafting, skiing and ballooning…

Travel

A Luxury Oasis in the Center of Florence, Hotel Savoy

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/13/2016 - 03:50

Though I've called this place home for the past 10+ years, I always wondered "why does the city of Florence capture the hearts and minds of so many?" An…

Culture

Is Liguria The Most Floral Region in Italy?

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 09/22/2016 - 03:02

When you visit some parts of the world, you'll catch them in full bloom. The flora and the fauna are out for everyone to see. But when it comes to flowers, and…