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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...

Many people get in touch with us because they are considering a tour in Italy, and they are just undecided between a coach tour and a private one. So they ask us: why should I take a private tour of italy? Why with your company? Here are 8 plus 1...

My private Italy: dreaming twice a year in Siena To me, as well as to many Italians who love Siena and often pay a visit to the city, the Palio is a combination of colors, sounds and emotions. The colors, from yellow ocher turf lying on the...

Romans, what a people. They conquered half of Europe, the Middle East and the northern coasts of Africa, so to call the Mediterranean Sea “Mare Nostrum”, Our Sea. Here they imposed their civilization, their laws but first of all their...

Well known all over the world, Rome has a fascinating history behind her. The capital of Italy has emerged from a small settlement of shepherds on the Palatine hill and it represents now a perfect mix  between art, culture, food and shopping. ...