Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy
Italy’s wealth of historical sites is surpassed only by its wealth of corrupt politicians, but hey, no place is perfect. If we focus on Italian artists, architects and designers, plus Italy’s great chefs and scientists, then we can try our best to ignore Berlusconi. Italy is like a hundred countries in one, with totally different places to visit that have their own architecture, regional cuisine and local dialect, and many of these places are rarely visited by foreign tourists. Explore slowly with me, and discover off the beaten track Italy, as well as personal recommendations at more popular sites in Italy, and interesting people along the way.
Walking in Italy – Tre Cime di Lavaredo, A Spectacular Hike in the Dolomites
My favorite walking route for this spectacular hike in the Dolomites of Italy, and how to avoid most of the crowds on the popular walking trails around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
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Fri, 27 Aug 2010
Modica Città Rifiorita – Contest for the Most Beautifully Decorated Balcony in Modica Sicily
The city of Modica, Sicily re-blossoms during the first annual contest for the most beautifully decorated balcony in town called Modica Città Ri-fiorita. An initiative not without political contoversy, however.
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Franco Zeffirelli and the Arena of Verona-Summer Opera Festival in a Roman Amphitheatre
Franco Zeffirelli's spectacular stage sets are not to be missed at the 2010 Arena of Verona Opera Festival, held in the Roman amphitheatre.
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At Home in Italy – A Garden Tour in Modica Sicily
Take a tour of my walled garden in Modica Sicily, and enjoy the real world of spring.
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The Mystery of The Black Well – Adventures in Tuscan Plumbing
Life in a Tuscan farmhouse is interrupted by a plumbing adventure, and the mystery of the black well unfolds.
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Easter Processions in Italy – A Running Madonna in Sulmona and a Kissing Madonna in Modica at Easter Celebrations in Abruzzo and Sicily
The Madonna in Italy may not sing and dance, but on Easter Sunday she runs across the piazza in Sulmona, while in the town of Modica, the Easter Madonna is known for her kisses. Follow these fascinating Easter celebrations in Italy, during processions in Abruzzo and Sicily.
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Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome – Works from Museums around the World
A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world.
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Dinner with Cashmere Goats in Tuscany – The Inside Story
Accepting an invitation to dinner on a cashmere goat farm in Tuscany can be an unusual experience in veterinary training.
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Traditional Stone Structures in Sicily – Mysterious Muragghi in Ragusa
In the countryside around Ragusa in Sicily, fields destined for cultivation were cleared of rocks. But what to do with the rocks? Traditional stone structures or the amazing and mysterious muragghi are the answer.
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Tour the Vatican Without the Crowds – A Special After-Hours Visit
The Vatican Museums are home to one of the finest collections of art in the world, and special after-hours tours of the Vatican allow you to savor this extraordinary tour experience without the crowds.
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