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Cycling in Milan and Italy's free water fountains

6 April, 2020
One of the great secrets and travel tips for Italy is the green fountains that can be found around towns and cities that provide free and safe drinking water. “Green Dragons” in Milan refers to these very water fountains where…

Weddings in Venice: Salma Hajek and Francois Henry Pinault

6 April, 2020
Salma Hayek and Francois Henry Pinault met at Palazzo Grassi in Venice, and after getting married in Paris, decided to renew their wedding vows in Venice.The actress from films such as Traffic and Frida fell in love with Pinault (not…

Valextra iPad luxury cover

6 April, 2020
The iPad is going to be the next iPhone which was the next iPod, in terms of luxury accessories. Italian brand Valextra has created this iPad cover for the new Apple computer, as part of its men’s spring-summer 2011 fashion…

Palazzo Farnese opens its doors to the public

6 April, 2020
The magnificent Farnese palace in Rome will open its doors to the public on December 17. Built by the powerful Farnese family in the 16th century, this high-Renaissance palace now houses the French embassy in Italy. For the first time…

Laura Pausini wins "Nuestro Awards" for the third time

6 April, 2020
Although Laura Pausini has decided to take a sabbatical year, her success seems to be unstoppable! The Italian singer has just won the prestigious Lo Nuestro Award in the category Best female pop artist of the year, thus beating such…

Christmas and New Year's Eve in Naples with Easy Naples Kit

6 April, 2020
During the Christmas Season Naples has a lot to offer. A couple of days ago I came across a rather interesting package called Easy Naples that comprises two nights’ accommodation and several facilitations and services. This special kit contains tickets…

Tuscan villa with sea views on sale

6 April, 2020
In the famous Bolgheri wine making area of Tuscany, at Castagneto Carducci, a beautiful Tuscan villa is on sale, with sea views from its tower.The interior is designed to be relaxed, with a large lounge area on the ground floor,…

Amanda Lear has a new Italian love

6 April, 2020
Amanda Lear has a new young love (his name is Nicola); the singer and tv hostess has always had a penchant for younger men (especially men in their mid twenties; her ex boyfriend Italian actor Manuel Casella was twenty five…

Pitti Uomo 75: Pirelli PZero sneakers

6 April, 2020
Pirelli Pzero has just launched a new type of sneaker called Pzero Rex; the new Icon model with its “vertebrated” sole undoubtedly aims to create a new kind of cool in the shoe industry. Pirelli Pzero really does know how…

Italian snack recipes: parmesan pudding

6 April, 2020
We’ve looked at plenty of Italian snacks here on Dolce Vita, but this is the first I’ve heard of anything like this Italian cheese snack. If you’re going to throw an Italian snack party, you could try this “parmesan cheese…

Murder mystery weekend for singles in Chianti, Tuscany

6 April, 2020
If you are single but on the look out for a partner, you can’t afford to miss this intriguing event that will take you to Tuscany on the pursuit of a mysterious murderer. Don’t look so worried! It’s just for…

Skiing in Italy: Val Garden ski resort in the Dolomites

6 April, 2020
If you’re looking for a child-friendly ski resort in Italy, take a look at the Val Gardena resort in the Dolomites in Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region. With plenty of fun for adults too, it should give you a happy and…

Italian recipes: tricoloured risotto

6 April, 2020
On 2nd June Italy celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the Republic and for the occasion I decided to prepare this delicious risotto called Risotto Tricolore or Tricoloured Rice which thanks to its three different colours reminds one of the Italian…

OJ Festival: Italian jazz festival in Vasanello, Lazio

6 April, 2020
The city of Vasanello, in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, had its period of splendour in the 15th century, during the times of the marriage between Giulia Farnese and Orsino Orsini. The real gem of the town is the 13th…

Restaurants in Rome: Checco dello Scapicollo

6 April, 2020
Checco dello Scapicollo is one of Rome‘s the most famous restaurants; managed by the Testa family, the restaurant is famed for its extraordinary Roman cuisine and in summer guests can relax and have dinner in the beautiful garden, thus nurturing…

Italian recipes: Risotto with pumpkin and sausage

6 April, 2020
As temperatures are dropping everywhere, a dish of Italian risotto will warm you up and make you feel at peace with the whole world.Ingredients: rice, sausage, pumpkin, butter, onions, Parmesan cheese, beef or vegetable broth.Method: 1. Chop the onion and…

Eva Longoria wears Versace

6 April, 2020
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker dressed in Versace for a red carpet charity night for children in Paris. Longoria had a lovely purple gown in an almost grecian style, and Parker had a classic black and white dinner suit.It seems…

Ooch by Sam Sannia

6 April, 2020
“Salone del Mobile” Milan gave us the chance to see and try this new armchair projected by the Anglo Italian designer Sam Sannia for BB Emmebonaicna. Ooch, this is the name of the armchair, mixes a vintage look with a…