Friday, November 30, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

40 silver Roman coins from 3rd century found at Odeon site in Bulgaria

Archaeology: 40 silver Roman coins from 3rd century found at Odeon site in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv http://zite.to/YsL669

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Green Photos: Vespa

Green Photos: Vespa http://zite.to/QKUfoK - Pics of travels around the world in Vespa!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012

A trekking trip in Sicily

How to conquest Italy’s volcanoes – A trekking trip in Sicily http://zite.to/V7G3Y6

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Converted Amalfi Coast monastery offers breathtaking views

European Travel: Converted Amalfi Coast monastery offers breathtaking views http://zite.to/TVeni8

Saturday, November 24, 2012

The great parmesan rescue: Why the superb Italian cheese is worth saving

The great parmesan rescue: Why the superb Italian cheese is worth saving http://zite.to/V3jljW - A must read

Friday, November 23, 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Ancient tunnels in Rome reopen to the public

Ancient tunnels in Rome reopen to the public http://zite.to/Qa0iSd - They include the largest Temple of Mithra in Roman Empire

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Guide to Treviso

Italy Travel Notes – Guide to Treviso, Veneto. Italy http://zite.to/WwzUoo

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Olive trees, olive oil and dried black olives

Olive trees, olive oil and dried black olives http://zite.to/QreoQv - A long all-about-olive story w/ final recipe

Pretending to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum

Pretending to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum with Walks of Italy http://zite.to/TUBEDk - Lots of not-so-common photos of Colosseum

Monday, November 19, 2012

An 11th-Century Scanda

An 11th-Century Scandal http://zite.to/TLTR3t - Sexual scandals are not new to Christian Church nor the attempts at fighting them

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Saturday, November 17, 2012

A Roman Cat Fight

A Roman Cat Fight http://zite.to/T5XcOC - if I had to choose a story as emblematic of Italy, this one would be the one.

History and myth of Merlot and Cabernet of Italy

History and myth of Merlot and Cabernet of Italy http://zite.to/TXrlyr - Love the story of Sassicaia's origins




 

Friday, November 16, 2012

Villa Borghese, embodying the beauty of Rome’s parks

Villa Borghese, embodying the beauty of Rome’s parks http://zite.to/QhFPw5 #photogallery #Rome

Thursday, November 15, 2012

A manteinance project for the 2,500 year old sewer tunnels still at work starts in Rome

A manteinance project for the 2,500 year old sewer tunnels still at work starts in #Rome finally http://zite.to/ZOhkHk

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Venice is Way Under Water…

Venice is Way Under Water… http://zite.to/Q9qJJ4 - Pic and video of "Acqua Alta"

Caravaggio’s “Bodies and Shadows” at LACMA

Caravaggio’s “Bodies and Shadows” at LACMA http://zite.to/Zzj4E1 - w/ a nice photogallery

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Saturday, November 10, 2012

End of 2,000 year old Roman "highway" Via Appia in Brindisi reserves some surprises...

End of 2,000 year old Roman "highway" Via Appia in Brindisi reserves some surprises... http://zite.to/SC1nz8 ...




Friday, November 09, 2012

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Italy’s top attractions: taking the ‘trap’ out of tourist trap

Italy’s top attractions: taking the ‘trap’ out of tourist trap http://zite.to/PEG6Yr via - Good practical advice as usual w/ Lonely Planet

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Scintillating Music from Sicily

Scintillating Music from Sicily -The Blue Purple Bees http://zite.to/SsEqyj - An example of contemporary Italian music

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

The World is not Enough...without Italy!

The World is not Enough...without Italy! http://zite.to/YxSxHC There's plenty of Italy behind James Bond's success

Monday, November 05, 2012

Poggio Alloro Beef Ragu Sauce from A Family Farm in Tuscany

Poggio Alloro Beef Ragu Sauce from A Family Farm in Tuscany (Cookbook Giveaway) http://zite.to/TsuDad

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Stray cat colony in ancient Roman temple is declared a health hazard

Stray cat colony in ancient Roman temple is declared a health hazard http://zite.to/Qf8zoW - Another example of Italian politicians' folly

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Montepulciano

Montepulciano http://zite.to/TbtYvQ - Beautiful photogallery #Tuscany

Friday, November 02, 2012

The Best Things to Do in Naples

Southern Italy’s Urban Gem – The Best Things to Do in Naples http://zite.to/Yve03c

Thursday, November 01, 2012

Bathing in thermal waters, with history all around!

Bathing in thermal waters, with history all around! http://zite.to/YqU7tY #Italy #Tuscany