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Italy Behind the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Historical records confirm that the very first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, raised in 1931, was erected not by city officials but by the construction workers building the complex—many of whom were Italian immigrants, together with other immigrant laborers.
Italy’s “Liberty Statue”.
On the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) there is indeed a statue that looks very much like the Statue of Liberty.
Slow Venice, Dolce Vita Style
We spent a few wonderful days in Venice, the world's most visited Italian city, to see if it was possible to experience the city at a slower pace…
La “Dolce Vita”our life & travel style
What does “La Dolce Vita” mean to us Italians today?
When it comes to Italy, “less is more”
We understand, you've only got one big holiday a year, so you need to make the most of it…but..
2026 Tours Calendar
Hello, Friends and Italy Lovers our 2026 tours calendar is now available…
The Palio di Siena
A few notes about Siena, The Palio horse race and the Contrade or districts.
Bicycle holidays in Italy
Bicycle tourism is a way of traveling slow, enjoying the landscape and its natural beauties as well as the region cuisine and the wine specialties among other things.
Catch the “Travel Bug”!
Host an Italian exchange student
Experience another culture, have fun learn something new and so much more!
POMPEII ISSUES “THE NAME TICKET”
Tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Park will be personalized.
San Donato in Poggio - Chianti, Tuscany
A small village listed among the 300 most beautiful villages in Italy
Borreomean Islands - The Fishermen's Island
Fishermen's Island or Isola dei Pescatori is the least-known island on Lake Maggiore and yet it is not even called like that.
Shopping in Milano, Italy, a short guide.
People I meet around the world often ask me about shopping the Milanese fashion, and as Milano is my hometown I’m glad to share a few thoughts with you.
Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy
Umbria and its scents, and its hills. Umbria is art and colours, blended into a single wonderful land, Umbria is the green heart of Italy.
