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Italian castle up for sale near Tortona

5 April, 2020
If you have always dreamed of living in an old castle, you can now make your dream come true; located near the lovely town of Tortona, Piedmont, the Brignano Frascata castle is up for sale. With its beautiful frescoes, sculptured…

Gianfranco Ferre 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

5 April, 2020
Gianfranco Ferré 2010/11 autumn-winter collection was absolutely fabulous; as soon as the first model took to the catwalk, the public understood that they were in for a few mesmerizing surprises! Immaculately tailored houndstooth suites, black leather jackets, long grey belted-coats…

Mozzarella: competition to win championship

5 April, 2020
You may have thought the Italians were in crisis over their Mozzarella, but it’s hard to keep a good Italian down when it comes to pride in their culinary tradition. The mozzarella eating championship prize is given to whoever can…

Dolce&Gabbana; menswear ad campaign a/w 2009-10

5 April, 2020
Inspired by the Italian movie Rocco e i suoi fratelli the new Dolce & Gabbana menswear ad campaign for autumn 2009 stars such super models as Jesus Luz, Madonna’s new boyfriend, David Gandy, Eva Herzigova, Noah Mills, Adam Senn, Julienne…

Fendi Selleria Hobo shoulder bag

5 April, 2020
Navy blue is one of Fall’s hottest hues! The new neutral they call it, so this Selleria hobo shoulder bag can really go with everything; made of grained Roman leather with contrasting stitching and gold hardware, the above Fendi bag…

Salvatore Ferragamo 2010/2011 autumn-winter collection

5 April, 2020
With this new collection for autumn 2010, Salvatore Ferragamo has taken a new path which, if I can judge by what I saw at their show at Milan men’s fashion week, seems to lead straight to Argentina. No one can…

Health spas breath new life and hope into the Abruzzo region

5 April, 2020
Following the violent earthquake which devastated the Abruzzo region, the city of Pescara has announced ambitious plans to create a new wellness district; the main idea behind this project is to have a whole area devoted to health spas and…

Italian eyewear: Elisia sunglasses by Bulgari

5 April, 2020
This new Bulgari line of sunglasses called Elisia has been designed for all those women who want to look classy, mysterious and sophisticated like a real movie star. The elegant acetate frame embellished with Swarovski crystals will make you stand…

Red or white: Winephoto 2008

5 April, 2020
If anyone has ever undertaken a wine tasting course, you would know that the ‘look’ of the wine is not to be underestimated in the course of judging the liquid. And now a photographic competition taking place in Mogliano Veneto…

Day trips from Milan: Savogno, Val Bregaglia 's ghost town

4 April, 2020
Ghost towns have always fascinated me, so just a few days ago I visited Savogno, a picturesque village in Val Bregaglia, not too far from Sondrio in Lombardy. To reach the deserted village (only few family still live there) from…

Touring Piedmont: medieval town of Ricetto di Candelo

4 April, 2020
Touring Piedmont means plenty of wine tasting in Barolo, but also visits to medieval towns and castles. In this case you could visit a “ricetto”, a fortified structure that was built to protect villagers and It was also used to…

Naomi Campbell rumoured to get married in Italy

4 April, 2020
A strong buzz is making rounds that supermodel Naomi Campbell and her Russian billionaire lover Vladimir Doronin are making preparations to get married in Sicily. There are rumours afoot that the wedding will take place on one of the Aeolian…

Roberto Cavalli Python peep toe pumps

4 April, 2020
Roberto Cavalli loves luxurious fabrics and shoes that can add a touch of glamour to your night out on the town. Roberto Cavalli Python peep toe pumps in python skin can really make the difference. Gorgeous silver platforms that are…

New year 's eve party at Cortanze castle, near Asti

4 April, 2020
Tired of celebrating New Year’s eve in the usual and boring way? If so, you can’t afford to miss the elegant party which will take place at the amazing Cortanze castle, near Asti. It will be like being in a…

Umbria : The Terni Grand Jazz Tour

4 April, 2020
If you have just decide to spend your summer holidays in Umbria, trust me, you’ll have the chance to see lots of things. For instance the Terni Grand Tour Jazz Fest which features not only the biggest names of jazz…

War monument to Nassiriya victims finished

4 April, 2020
In a simmering political climate in Italy and America (both countries undergoing national elections and campaigns), it may be appropriate to turn our attention to the softer side of the hard debate on the Iraq war.In November 2003 Italians lost…

The Museo degli Orsanti at Compiano, Parma

4 April, 2020
Not far from Parma there’s a small medieval village called Compiano; actually it’s just a hamlet but its beauty, trust me will take your breath away. Nestled on the mountains, Compiano was inhabited by poor peasants who were often compelled…

Eating out in Rome: the Sahara eritrean restuarant

4 April, 2020
As we continue our journey through Italy’s modern ethnic cuisine, we bring this Eritrean restaurant in Rome. It’s one of the most well known African restaurants in the capital - called Sahara in can be found on Viale Ippocrate.The interior…