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Apr 29, 2017

Italy's Adriatic Coast.

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Most of Italy's Adriatic coast is not well known to foreign tourists. Here's why you should get to know it as a visitor.

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Apr 20, 2017

Dog tick treatment: why it matters if you're travelling with your dog.

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Planning to travel to Italy with your dog? Here's why you need to have tick and flea treatments, and which are the best.

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Apr 05, 2017

So you want to travel to Italy by sea with your dog?

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From luxury transatlantic liners to tiny local ferries - if you want to take your dog by sea, we've got the details covered for you.

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Jan 30, 2017

An authentic Italian pizza sauce recipe.

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This versatile tomato sauce recipe is a delicious homemade topping for pizza. It can be used as a dip or the basis for a pasta sauce, too!

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Nov 28, 2016

Christmas ornaments with an Italian twist.

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Looking for Italian-themed ornaments to decorate your home at Christmas? We have a selection of the best!

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Nov 28, 2016

Glass Christmas ornaments with an Italian twist.

Green and red: the true colours of Christmas - and luckily of Italy’s flag, too! All our traditional "Old World" glass tree ornaments have an Italian theme.

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Nov 25, 2016

Murano glass Christmas ornaments.

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Add an explosion of colour into your Christmas decorations this year with these authentic Italian ornaments.

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Nov 24, 2016

The history and art of Fontanini figures.

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Fontanini figurines : what they are, where to find them and how to tell if they’re genuine.

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Nov 22, 2016

Fontanini nativity sets : add Italian traditions to your home this Christmas.

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Featuring a selection of nativity scenes available from one of Italy's foremost Presepe makers.

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Nov 21, 2016

A traditional outdoor nativity display by Fontanini.

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Want to add a traditional touch to your outdoor Christmas decor? This lighted nativity set may fit the bill!

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Nov 21, 2016

Nativity sets: bring an Italian Christmas into your home.

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Want Italian Christmas tradition in your home this holiday season? Learn about the importance of "Presepe" nativities - and where to find them.

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Sep 19, 2016

Where and when to find sunflowers in Italy.

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Visiting Italy and want to see the iconic sunflower fields? Here's where to find them, and when they're at their best.

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Sep 10, 2016

The canine rabies vaccine.

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Taking your pet to Italy on vacation or to live? It will need the rabies vaccine. Here's when to give it and what the side effects might be.

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Aug 31, 2016

The pet microchip: what it is and how to get one.

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Travelling to Italy with your dog or cat? Your pet needs a microchip! Here's all you need to know about it.

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Aug 15, 2016

12 Tips for easy, safe travel by train in Italy.

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Want to see Italy as a traveller, not a tourist? Travel by train! Here's our tips for using the Italian rail system with confidence.

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