If you think that the word Palio is only associated to the well-known Siena horserace, you will learn that it is not the case after reading this article. According to its Latin origins, the word Palio (from Pallium) refers to the banner or the cloth awarded to the winner of a competition. According to the […]
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CICERO No. 2 – Anno MMXII Travel Newsletter of Italy April 2012 – Vol. 3 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, Spring has arrived and with it the wish to discover and enjoy new places. The short winter days are now behind us and it’s the perfect time to think about travels and celebrate the season of blooming
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Ever considered Italy for your next seaside destination or simply do like the Italians do the “dolce far niente” which literally translates to “sweet doing nothing”, if you know what we mean? Whether you have or have not, let us suggest the coast that goes from Tropea to Capo Vaticano, in the province of Vibo
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The Fontina is a DOP cheese which means that it has the Denomination of Protected Origin in all of the European Union and around the world, a classification that today guarantees at a European level the respect for strict production regulations and allows for the maintenance of the cheese’s specific and organoleptic qualities, as well
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Land of the Romans, Lombards, Venetians and the Habsburgs the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is a hidden treasure to be discovered for its history, customs and hospitable people. Let us focus on a beautiful and charming small town called San Daniele which is said to be the place where the perfect Friulan dialect is spoken
San Daniele Ham : A Celebration of Flavors in Friuli Venezia Giulia! Read More »
When one says apple in Italy one immediately thinks of Val di Non in Trentino Alto Adige. Ten percent of the entire production of apples in Italy comes from this area. “Golden Delicious”, “Red Delicious” and “Rennet” are only a few of the types you will be able to taste in this beautiful valley,
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CICERO No. 1 – Anno MMXII Travel Newsletter of Italy February 2012 – Vol. 3 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, As winter’s images are still vivid in our eyes and all our New Year’s resolutions for 2012 are fresh in our minds, I would like to wish you all the best for this New Year and tickle
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Intrigued by the sexual play and political intrigues of the Borgia family? The recent hit miniseries certainly caters to the tastes of the sordid, but can such escapades really have happened? History of contradictory Italian family that rule not only the Vatican…
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CICERO No. 1 – Anno MMXI Travel Newsletter of Italy Maggio 2011 – Vol. 2 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, May is a time for magic, as the first real warmth of a promised summer begins, coaxing everyone to enjoy the outdoors. Italy is known for its museums, galleries and shopping, but have you ever considered the
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Ever wanted to visit a glacier, but not keen on arctic travels? The Bernina Express is a 2 and a half hour journey through some of Europe’s most beautiful terrains, starting from the warm Mediterranean climate of Italy and travelling through the Alpine meadows and glacial landscapes of Switzerland.
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