Below you'll find a list of all posts from October, 2009
The President of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), Gianni Petrucci, will face a multiple-choice decision in endorsing a 2020 Olympics candidate after Bari (one of the major cities in Puglia) declared its interest in Olympic candidacy joining Palermo, Rome and Venice. In response to Bari’s move, Petrucci joked, “There are as many cities bidding as there are pizzas in Naples.” …
When I was in Italy three years ago, I found myself holding a beer more often than not. No, it’s not because I’m an alcoholic, but because a glass of beer was that much more cost-effective than a glass of water. And, let’s face it, who’s not on a budget these days? Whether it’s bubbly or flat, water, for some …
Lucca - This gem of a city in Tuscany, Italy offers fantastic shopping. Our writer has put together a cheat sheet on not-to-miss fashion and home furnishings stores that can be found throughout the city.
Tuscany bound? We've got you covered. Read on for our expert insight on where to stay and where to eat in Lucca, Tuscany-- as well as the contact information for two fabulous women who can show you around.
One of the loveliest towns in all of Italy, Lucca enchants visitors with wide cafe-filled promenades, churches and palaces, fine shopping and much more. Read on for our expert travel tips.
Take a tour through Tuscany with our special report. Visit the enchating Lucca and learn how you can spend a few weeks here learning the Italian language. Stop in at a new country inn tied to composer Arturo Toscanini. Visit an organic farm in Chianti where fresh, local food transforms into gourmet meals. (8 pages)
Have you ever dreamed of spending a few weeks or more in Italy learning the language? We sure have. Our writer went to language school in Lucca (Tuscany) and reports back-- don't miss the details.
An American journalist and her Italian architect husband are behind the mind blowing transformation of an historic, run-down palazzo into an elegant country inn. Read on to get the scoop on how they did it.
Thinking about studying Italian in Italy for the first time? Don't miss our tips on what you should know and what you should look out for when you're selecting a language school to study Italian.
From April 10 to May 23, 2010, the Holy Shroud of Turin will be on display at the Cathedral of Torino. This will be the first time the Shroud will be seen by the public since 2002 when it underwent a restoration to remove patches and burnt pieces of cloth. It was last on display in the Jubilee Year 2000. …
