Trieste is the capital of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and has a population close to 260,000. This beautiful, north eastern Italian city is one of the most important gateways that, over the centuries, helped trade and movement of people from the western countries to those located in Central and Eastern Europe. Trieste, […]
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L’Aquila
Please Note: In 2009 L’Aquila and most of the region were heavily damaged by tragic earthquakes in Abruzzo, Italy. Until reconstruction is completed it would be best to carefully plan any vacations in the area and thoroughly research where you plan to visit. Laid out behind ancient walls, on the […]
Pescara
If you woke up a bit early today, try something a little different. A destination in Italy that’s considered a hiddem gem. Visit Pescara in Abruzzo, Italy. As another gorgeous Italian day awaits, you set up shop for a look at the magnificent scene that is about to unfold. The […]
Where to retire in Italy
When the age of retirement has come, several foreign people decide to move to Italy; the weather, the food and the landscape are three main reasons that persuade people to move to Italy. The good climate, the good food and the beautiful local sceneries attract many English, American and Northern […]
MV Agusta II
Continuing from MV Agusta Part I MV Agusta 750 Sport Success on the road Among the more important bikes of that era, you’d find the not-so-pretty MV Agusta 600 Four. It was a 600c.c. four-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke with shaft drive, but it looked nothing like the racing 500 Four. Many people actually […]
Modena’s Must Visit Sites
The itinerary proposed here starts in Piazza Roma, the first central square of artistic importance you come across when arriving in Modena by train or bus. Facing the square is the 17th-century Ducal Palace, headquarters of the Military Academy. Continue down Via Farini and turn right on Via Emilia which […]
Senior Living in Italy
Should you Retire in Italy ? Seniors meeting at the park Ph. depositphoto.com/PickMyPics So how is getting old in Italy ? According to my friend Giovanni who sent me this joke : This is the way it should have been done: I think the life cycle is all […]
Let’s Retire To Italy
(You will find legal requirements at the bottom of the article) Italy, a land of seemingly timeless beauty and charm, is quickly becoming one of the most popular locations for retirement. Stepping into Italy for the first time is like stepping into a fairytale. A captivating countryside coupled with […]
Films Set in Italy
From “Roman Holiday” to “The Merchant of Venice” Roman Holiday, one of the most famous movies set in Rome Few places can match Italy for natural beauty: while Italy’s countryside exudes charm, Italian cities show off their distinctive culture, reflected in architecture or even in their people. Many successful films […]
Names in Italy
When it comes to babies, ancient, traditional and foreign names have all marked significant trends, with relatively clear opposing tendencies: one supporting tradition, the other innovation. In the past, naming a baby was a family matter: names strongly associated with the family where passed on through generations, and they were mainly […]


