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Basil is a plant which thrives off light and air. The air of the Ligurian Riviera. It is the star ingredient of a famous condiment, strictly ground in a marble mortar. No other way… Ligurians far from their home land can often be spotted...

Italian landscape plays on the traveler a charm comparable to our food, climate and our way of life. The variety of our country’s natural environment (with its seas and islands, mountains, lakes and countryside) can not be distinguished...

LIVING THE CARNIVAL IN VENICE is extraordinary and unique experience: the centenary tradition, which dates back to the thirteenth century, gives life to a party that continues for a month: here are held dinners, dances, costumed parades, courses...

If there’s one city that worthy of the “fashion capital” crown, it’s Milan. Milan is without a doubt the capital of Italian and international fashion. Cosmopolitan, it incorporates luxury, art, gastronomy and culture… it’s the perfect place for...

Do you want to spend your holidays at the sea? Do you want to visit some authentic places and eat some typical Italian food ? Well, Liguria is the perfect mix between amazing sea, stunning places and delicious food. Liguria is a coastal region in...

Before starting this short guide about the city of Romeo and Juliet, I will answer some frequently asked questions … WHERE IS VERONA? Verona is in the region of Veneto, north- east of Italy, not far from Lake Garda and Venice. If you’re staying...

Here we are with some tips on words or phrases which Italian and English borrowed from Latin. I studied Latin at Secondary School and I strongly favour the teaching of Latin (at least in Italy), even if today it is seldom taught in schools other...

When it comes to good food, you know, Italy always has something interesting to offer … And Venice, with its maritime culture and its ancient traditions, is the perfect place to discover new flavors and try original dishes. Venetian...

I am in love with Tuscany: a perfect combination of landscapes, art, culture. I really am, also because “il mi nonno”, my grandfather, originally came from Serravalle, in the province of Arezzo. But there’s another reason why I love it so...