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LA DOLCE VITA

MY ITALIAN COCKTAIL CLUB—THE ART OF THE APERITIVO.

Unlock the flavors of Italy with the art of Aperitivo! Enjoyed by locals around the country for centuries, this practice…

2 years ago

LEO’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: 21 BESPOKE UMBRIAN GIFTS

Embrace this holiday season with my eclectic guide to 21 unique local gifts from organic farm products and fashion accessories…

2 years ago

UNEARTHING A TREASURE TROVE

Archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary collection of Etruscan and Roman statues in San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany - a find…

3 years ago

INFIORATA-ITALIAN FLOWER FESTIVALS

Step into a world of enchantment and beauty as invite you to explore Italy's fabulous Infiorata festivals. Learn about the…

3 years ago

THE ART OF BEING ANNIE

I'm revisiting this 2019 interview with the lovely Annie Buchanan Robertson as she has just launched her new website, where…

3 years ago

MILANO: ITALY’S METROPOLIS

Known for its fast-paced atmosphere, old-world charm, and elegance, Milan is Italy’s most cosmopolitan city. It’s a vibrant, multicultural place…

3 years ago

NAPOLI-A CITY LIKE NO OTHER

Italy’s third-biggest city – the loud, cosmopolitan metropolis of Naples – is made up of a patchwork of neighbourhoods that…

3 years ago

THE LIFE & TIMES OF PIEVE’S MAESTRO PAINTER

On this the 500th anniversary of his death, I thought it was a good opportunity to examine the life and…

3 years ago

CEFALU, SICILY-LAST OF THE SUMMER WARMTH.

A WEEK IN PARADISE. Cefalù is pronounced chef-a-loo, with the stress on the accented last syllable. Last October, due to…

3 years ago

A MONTH OF MONDAYS IN FLORENCE.

In my post ITALIAN WAYS I mentioned that in November 2021 we spent the month in Florence whilst attending an…

4 years ago

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