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I have been hosted several times in a Sicilian house and for sure they never run out of food! The first time I went to Sicily, I was hosted by a friend of mine in the beautiful city of Syracuse; I am a hearty eater but, trust me, I remember those...

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...

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...

Venice, the city on the water, is famous worldwide for its history and undisputed beauty, but especially for the Carnival, one of the most famous in the world. Venice is much more; it is a magical city, a unique and iconic place, an open-air...

“Giusto il tempo di un caffè e arrivo!” (“Just the time to have a coffee and I’m coming!”) is the typical phrase used by Italians to measure time. Italians usually start their days with a coffee at home or at the bar; then take one at...

All around the world, Italy is associated with culture, art, food, in a few words our way of life. But more and more people are attracted to our country for another reason: our ability to “do”, to manufacture beautiful things. It is not by...

“Vedi Napoli e poi muori” (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the beauty of this city. I’ve seen Naples many times, I am still alive and I keep going back. The city is beautiful not only for its...

I’m not “a connoisseur” for so many things. I am a good fork, not among the critics of Michelin-starred cuisine, but there are some foods which I have a real passion for. One of them is “Prosciutto Crudo”, raw ham. Also...

Christmas is one of my favourite moments of the year: the colours of the lights in the houses, families reuniting to enjoy the magic of this holiday together and children looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus. Christmas in Italy is also an...