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Secret Venetian Islands, A Day in San Remo and a Showy Volcano
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013blogged by Gillian
Roger Ebert’s Venice Spots, Where the Cardinals Shop and Food Shopping in Florence
Monday, April 8th, 2013
Beloved and wise film critic Roger Ebert passed away last week. In this post he shares some of his favorite spots in Venice.
To add to your florence shopping list, 10 historic food stores.
The small, mediaeval neighborhood bordering Vatican City is filled with all kinds of interesting spots to eat and visit.
blogged by Gillian
Secret Spaces in Rome and Florence and a Very Luxurious Bicycle
Monday, March 25th, 2013
Explore some of Rome’s most secret spots for green spaces and gelato.
More secret places, this one is in Florence.
In the market for a new bicycle? Lamborghini has one for sale.
blogged by Gillian
Italy Illustrated, The perfect Cappuccino and Colors of Sicily
Monday, February 25th, 2013
A beautiful book by Charles Dickens with new illustrations. – Pictures from Italy
Brighten up a winter Monday with these colorful pictures of Sicily
Learn the secrets to a perfect cappuccino with this sweet video
blogged by Gillian
Italian New Years Traditions
Monday, December 31st, 2012
New Years in Italy means eating lentils for good luck. Read about a traditional recipe here and a slightly less traditional one here.
There are also many traditions that are followed to usher in the new year with luck and good fortune from what you wear to games to play while you wait for the clock to strike midnight.
Italy Hotline wishes you a very happy new year and we hope to see you in Italy in 2013!
blogged by Gillian
Secrets Shared and Deep Insights on Rome, Naples and Pompeii
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
A famed Roman orchestra conductor shares his favorite spots around town.
An in depth look at the dark life Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo,
New insights on the ancient wonder of Pompeii
blogged by Gillian
Cooking, shopping and exploring Italian Style
Monday, November 19th, 2012
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Naples’s Artisan Tailors, Tuscany’s Truffles and Venice’s History
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
A new documentary about the craft of traditional tailors in Naples
A new book with a new look at the history of Venice
The best truffle hunting info in Tuscany
blogged by Gillian
Insiders Siena and Naples, Empty Palaces
Friday, October 12th, 2012
From National Geographic Traveler – Take a run in Naples
From It’s Nice That – Mesmerizing photos of empty museums and palaces
From UnAnchor Blog – An insiders Siena guide
blogged by Gillian
All about Venice, an App, an Accountant, a Cocktail and Shopping
Monday, October 8th, 2012
From Museum Planet – Check out this video tour App for Venice
From NPR’s Planet Money - The Venetian accountant that changed the world
From The Oxford English Dictionary – The origins of the Bellini
From Elizabeth Minchilli - Ceramic Shopping in Venice
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