IRG, the “Italian Reflections Group” on Facebook reached over 900 members earlier today. And in case you did not know, 900 is a 2½-revolution (900 degrees) aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp. While airborne, the skateboarder makes two-and-a-half turns about his or her longitudinal axis, thereby facing …
European budget airline EasyJet has added mobile check-ins and boarding passes to its Android and iOS apps and, with this latest update, the EasyJet app now offers mobile boarding passes for departures at 38 airports across Europe. The list of Italian supported airports includes Bologna, Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino and …
Oh joy upon joy! Another missive from the Italian Tax Authorities. We have just been advised on this latest move and here are the basics. The question of €10k transfers: It would appear that there is a tightening up because people have learned to avoid the problem by …
This month’s ‘Food and Wine Interview’ is with G.C.White, author of ‘The Sicilian Cuisine Blog’ selected earlier this year as one of the Top Italian food blogs and websites to follow in 2013. 1. Can you remember the first dish you learned how to cook? I remember I …
RoutePerfect is a new free interactive tool that helps travellers to Italy easily create their personal trip itinerary. You can easily create a personal Italian itinerary matching your preferences: Which destinations to visit? For how long? What to do once there? How it works: Indicate your personal preferences: …
This week sees the last in the series entitled Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses on BBC4: The TV guide says: “Professor Catharine Edwards explores the stories of women across centuries that saw the Roman Empire transformed. Among them are the slave-turned-imperial consort Caenis, the empress Julia Domna, and Helena …
Great new Sardinian Beach Map from our friends over at Charming Sardinia! Check out the Top 50 beaches in Sardinia you cannot miss by Charming Sardinia Tweet
Tomorrow sees the second episode of the new three-part series entitled Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses on BBC4: The TV guide says: “Professor Catharine Edwards explores the lives of two women at the heart of power in first-century imperial Rome. The first is Messalina, whose scandalous reputation is still …
How speaking English changed my life – an Italian abroad experience by Michelle Piro from Milan. Michelle says: “I love to travel and that love has taken me all over the world. It has also fuelled my desire to learn languages, now speaking not only Italian, my native …
For the third stop in this new series to Italian destinations we visit Rome where our expat guide, Rick Zullo, recommends ten ways to enjoy the city for as little as 10 euros. It(aly) Makes Cents: Rome by Rick Zullo Welcome to Rome; the City of Seven Hills, …
The second ‘Food and Wine Interview’ this month is with Caroline Chirichella, author of the food blog ‘La Cucina Prima Donna’ selected earlier this year as one of the Top Italian food blogs and websites to follow in 2013. 1. Can you remember the first dish you learned …
The Daily Meal recently listed the “25 Best ice cream parlors in the world”, three of the top ten listed were in Italy, three were in the U.S.A., plus one in Brazil, Denmark, France and Ireland. They say: “The venues were selected based on critical acclaim, quality ingredients, …
A new three-part series on BBC4 next week entitled Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses: Empresses of Ancient Rome. The TV guide says: “Professor Catharine Edwards explores the stories of women who tasted power in the Roman Empire, beginning with the wife of the emperor Augustus and mother of Tiberius …
May’s ‘Food and Wine Interview’ is with Alida Zamparini, author of the food blog ‘My Little Italian Kitchen’ selected earlier this year as one of the Top Italian food blogs and websites to follow in 2013. Alida says: “I love to cook and I love to eat! I am …
In our second stop of this new series to Italian destinations we visit Turin where our expat guide, Lara Statham, recommends ten ways to enjoy the city for as little as 10 euros. It(aly) makes cents: Turin by Lara Statham Turin sits elegantly astride the River Po with …