Italy is a land of contrasts with beautiful hills and countryside filled with vineyards, the land of lakes, charming unspoiled villages and many unique cities steeped in culture and history. Whether you want to discover one of over a thousand stunning lakes or wander through iconic cultural sites in one of the numerous vibrant cities, Italy offers it all and more. With so much to take in and each region offering something different to explore, taking a cruise around Italy is a great way to sample the best of what this country can offer and visit as many diverse places as possible. Read More
Think of a holiday in Italy and many of the `big-hitters` spring to mind: the Eternal city of Rome, the lure of Venice, Milan and its cathedral. Often though it`s nice to visit a country and not always feel like a tourist, so here`s some alternatives to the check shirt and camera holiday. Let`s call these `Hidden Italy`. Read More
So what can possibly compare with the marvellous choice of a package holiday in Italy? Like a child in a sweetshop perhaps, or your birthday and Christmas day rolled into one. Maybe it`s that pleasant surprise that comes when it`s least expected. Read More
Travelling in Italy at any time of year can be one of the most beautiful and culturally fascinating experiences of your life. The country is a vast collection of buzzing cities and tiny villages situated amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Read More
Italy is an ideal destination for family holidays, as it offers such a diverse range of activities, landscapes and culture, that visitors will easily find something which suits their family`s needs. Whether they are looking for an adventure holiday suitable for families, a beach vacation or a daily activity holiday, they can find it in Italy.
Southern Italy is fantastic for those looking for a cultural trip which will keep both the children and the adults entertained. There are regular day trips to the famous cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which will enthral parents and children alike. Read More
Christmas in Italy is not very commercialised or ostentatious. You will not see many decorated fir trees and green and red tinsel; instead there are nativity scenes all over, many of them live ones. One of the best can be seen in the little town of Barga in Tuscany, where more than 200 locals participate. Read More
Robot Piscina is a site maintained by Business Shop, for years one of the major national companies active in distribution and servicing of automatic machines for swimming pools cleaning. Read More
IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The school is also a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) Read More
A valuable service in Rome is that of the Taxis. Among the public transport Cabs are definitely the most secure service for tourists that can protect themself from pick-pocketing and muggings that occur daily on subways, trams and buses especially in night time. Read More
One of the most important international events for design, furniture and architecture, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, starts today in Milan’s fair for its 48th edition. Read More
How to homemake Gnocchi. A particular Italian recipe for you.
For 2 people use 450g yellow potatoes, 150g flour, salt.
Cook potatoes and peel them when still hot, mash them and mix with flour, to get a sort of dough. Read More
Just a quick note to say that we have updated our small info page about Italian Flag with some nice videos, pictures and resources.
Check the Frecce Tricolori’s video, which shows one of the best and most famous military aerobatics formations in the world drawing a 5 Km long tricolor flag in the sky.