Mangialonga: 4k Enogastronomic Walk
Written by admin on 30 August, 2010 – 10:53 pm -
Mangialonga is a 4km walk through the beautiful vineyards of La Morra and the Langhe in Piedmont, North West Italy. En-route are 6 pit-stops to refuel with wine and Piemontese gastronomic delights. With 2000 participants this event took place on Sunday 30 August. Highly recommended, it is one of my finest experiences since moving to Italy five years ago. Eat (and drink) your hearts out!
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Introducing Italian Comedy
Written by admin on 8 August, 2010 – 6:42 pm -Part 3
Ficarre & Picone
This week I introduce the funniest double act in Italy. These two Sicilians make you laugh just by looking at them. Apart from their hilarious comedy they have presented Striscia la notizia and appeared in several films.
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Introducing Italian Comedy
Written by admin on 27 July, 2010 – 9:27 pm -Part 2
Cetto La Qualunque (aka Antonio Albanese)
This week one of my all-time favourite characters, the corrupt politician who loves concrete and women - here seen on the chat show Che Tempo Che Fa with Fazio Fabio.
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Introducing Italian Comedy
Written by admin on 13 July, 2010 – 8:48 pm -Part 1
Massimiliano Fuffas (aka Maurizio Crozza)
In this first of a new series I introduce my favourite comedy characters. I hope you enjoy my selection.
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Turin “The Undiscovered Gem”
Written by admin on 16 June, 2010 – 10:59 pm -
A guest article by my parents who write about their recent stay in Turin and include useful websites that will help you plan a visit to this incredible city.
Less than a month ago we were enjoying the beautiful weather and culture of Turin. This was our fourth visit to this most attractive Italian city. We have visited most other Italian cities but Turin always remains our favourite, partly because it has less tourists than the others, even though it has much to offer in buildings, monuments, history and culture. It was the main city for the Savoy Royal Family, who later became the kings of a united Italy. Therefore there are so many palaces and collections connected with them, which the general public are fortunate enough to be able to visit with very little effort or expense, particularly if you purchase one of the Piemonte Cards, which entitles you for entrance into most of the palaces, museums, art galleries and on public transport.
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You know you’re becoming more Italian when…
Written by admin on 1 June, 2010 – 10:21 pm -Posted in Culture | 2 Comments »
La Memoria, Svelata
Written by admin on 18 May, 2010 – 10:59 pm -
The theme for this year’s international book fair in Turin was Memory. The guest country was India. Books. Editors. Conferences. Celebrities. Food & drink. Culture. Fun. These all came together perfectly to make this annual event a great success.
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Napoleone Bonaparte a Cherasco
Written by admin on 12 May, 2010 – 9:36 pm -
14 – 15 – 16 May 2010. 214th anniversary of the armistice at Chersaco.
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A Good Ikea?
Written by admin on 8 May, 2010 – 2:44 pm -
Looking forward to trying these biscuits with my cappuccino. Bought them from Ikea in Turin.
Whilst there also discovered you can have a continental breakfast (cappuccino and croissant) for €1 or a Swedish “breakfast” (coffee, juice and biscuits) for free!
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La Sindone
Written by admin on 29 April, 2010 – 10:24 pm -
The Holy Shroud, or La Sacra Sindone as it is know here in Italy, is on display in the Duomo of Turin until 23 May. It is the first time it has been shown to the public since 2000.
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