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The Detourism of Venice - How to Save a City From Drowning, in Tourists
Venice celebrated its 1604th birthday last week but never have the Venetians felt less inclined to send out their party invitations. As a...
Apr 4
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Piazza Life - Iconic Italian Piazze and Why We Love Them
Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, the piazza has always been the heart of the town. And just as we gather at the table, so...
Feb 28
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The Culinary Diversity of Italy - A Journey From North to South Through Regions and Cities
One of the most beautiful aspects of Italian cooking is its sheer variety. Instead of pizza and pasta - think piadina, risotto, canederli...
Jan 23
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Seven Bookshops of Venice
From brightly-lit and busy to rooms where time stands still, let's look at their personalities one by one.
Nov 1, 2024
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La Cucina Povera: Making Simple Foods Divine
Italy's move towards making simple foods divine has a name - La Cucina Povera - 'poor cuisine'. Whether it's the cuisine 'of the poor'...
Sep 30, 2024
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