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by faith | Tue, 05/31/2022 - 18:14
The Italian footwear industry is one in which craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology combine to create a product with a distinct style that has no equal in…
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by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 11/26/2021 - 00:23
We all know how lovely, truly excellent EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil is), but it is an easy product to imitate and produce in mass quantities that take away…
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by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 11/19/2021 - 01:20
The holiday season is fast upon us and I'm sure you are wondering what to get for all the beloved people in your life. It’s not easy finding that perfect gift…
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by suzvanallen | Wed, 08/18/2021 - 08:19
In Florence, city of masterpieces, artisan traditions have flourished for centuries. It’s a joy to discover the abundance of shops where talented workers…
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by Laura Morelli | Mon, 06/21/2021 - 09:46
Since ancient times, residents of the Italian peninsula have pulled coral and seashells from the waters of the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic, using the bounty of…
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by phoebejessicahunt | Wed, 05/19/2021 - 07:04
Italy’s bee population, like those across much of the world, is in crisis. Pesticides, intensive agriculture, and mass-production of honey are continuing to…
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by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 11/30/2020 - 03:08
Traditions… Many talk about them and many remind us that they must be protected in any way and at any cost. But why? Before embarking on this journey with…
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by mackayjamie32 | Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:45
A few years ago now a Florentine friend gave me one of the simplest and most useful travel tips I’ve ever received. When moving around Italy, he recommended,…
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by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 11/18/2020 - 10:59
Standing out from the crowd and providing an efficient service is now more important than ever. Customers are overwhelmed by the culinary offer, both online…
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by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 10/30/2020 - 06:13
Autumn is one of Italy’s most brilliant seasons, a time when the weather mercifully cools and the joy of harvest season awaits. Olive oil season is one of the…