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National Italy Travel

Florence: Restaurants ~ Da i` Coco Filippo ~ Piazza Beccaria ~ Truffles

With truffles being worth more by ounce than gold in some parts of the world, you would be best advised to take advantage of the affordable...
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Italian 'special occasion' meals at home or in a restaurant

In Italy, both Easter and Passover are celebrated. Most families celebrate together or with friends at home and some a few go to restaurants. This...
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Tuscany 2009 walking festival through 6 national parks

Italians love to walk. It is part of everyday life. During nice weather, families will often go for walks after dinner in their town’s main...
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In March, Lucca (Tuscany), Italy bursts with camellias and creativity

In a recent article, I wrote about how spring time in Italy brings with it many beautiful colors and exhibits, including the Camellia Show in the...
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March in Italy - camellias, nature and Father's Day

Last week my friend Morena sent me an email saying "I have found the first violet. Now I am certain spring is coming!"This reminded me...
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Capture Tuscany on tour with professional photographer in May 2009

Italian Living Examiner Readers offered discount on a Photographic Experience in TuscanyVillages of Tuscany Photography Workshop: Small group un...
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Italy Mardi Gras 2009 skewers politics

In a previous column, I wrote about the Carnevale di Viareggio in Italy, one of the largest in Europe. Italians love to use any occasion to express...
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2009 Carnival commences in Viareggio Italy - Barack Obama portrayed among the politicians

Sunday (February 8) was the kick-off for the 2009 Carnevale di Viareggio in Tuscany, one of the most renowned carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations...
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Sensual Italian hot chocolate for your Valentine

The Italian relationship with food is passionate and sensual. What could be more sensual than thick, dark, hot chocolate?Why not surprise your...
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American Football, Leagues and the Super Bowl in Italy? Mamma Mia!

Italian men consider themselves experts in three subjects: politics, sports and… you can guess the other. Among sports, soccer (or football...
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