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Italy's pick-me-up - espresso
Who doesn't love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common...
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Retirement in Bella Italia
You look forward to retirement for a long time, and when the time finally comes, you want to spend the rest of your life in the best possible way. We have put together some tips that can help you make the most of your retirement in Italy. What are the...
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Tuscan cuisine
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is considered "cucina povera", i.e. poor people's cuisine with a rural-peasant flavour.
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Excursions around Florence: Where to go for the weekend?
Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and a perfect destination for a weekend trip. There are many sights to discover here that should not be missed. One of the highlights is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the river Arno.
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Turin and chocolate: 10 days of sweetness
Turin is known as the chocolate city, and the festival is a celebration of the city's chocolate heritage.
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Latin lover still living in Italy? Enjoy your holiday in Italy.
Gianna Nannini was singing about him in the 80´and we all of us were dreaming about - do he exist?
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Things to know about Maremma
Former wetlands are now protected. Only the province of Grosseto has 13 nature reserves. What else can be found in the Maremma - further in the text.
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Hamlets in Tuscany
From time to time we will talk here about italian cities, places and regions. Today few words about tuscan hamlets.
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Culinary insights into Tuscan cuisine
Whether Tuscan cuisine serves as the cradle of haute cuisine or "only" Italian cuisine is really not important, you should form your own opinion and find out - either way, the cucina toscana is simply top-notch.
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