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Jul 10, 2025

The Duomo In Milan Italy Is A Must-See When You Visit Milan

Duomo Milan exterior

When you visit Italy, one of the major destinations is Milan; a bustling mix of art, culture, fashion and history. The Duomo in Milan Italy is a must-see!

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Jul 09, 2025

Discover The Top Tourist Attractions In Milan Italy - Our Top Seven!

Duomo Milan exterior

We reveal the SEVEN top tourist attractions in Milan Italy - find out which spots are must-see, how to get there, and why you should go!

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Jul 09, 2025

Enter Our Italy Photo Competition! Send Us Your Best Photos.

Amalfi Coast

We have an Italy photo competition with different themes. Send us your best photos of Italy; the winner gets their photo on our website and FaceBook page!

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Jul 06, 2025

Quotes About Italy, for inspiration or for fun

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Browse through our collection of quotes about Italy for some inspiration, or some light relief

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Jul 02, 2025

Italian Spinone puppies and funny animal stories for kids.

Spinone puppy with toy

People often ask us whether Italian Spinone puppies are one of the best dog breeds for chidren. This story, courtesy of Spinone Rescue U.K., shows exactly why they're brilliant with kids.

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Jul 02, 2025

Fontanini nativity sets: Italian traditions for your home at Christmas

Fontanini nativity close up detail

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

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Jul 02, 2025

An Italian pasta sauce recipe : bolognese with tagliatelle.

Tagkliatelle bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese really doesn’t exist in Italy : the closest is this delicious Italian pasta sauce recipe, eaten with tagliatelle.

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Jul 02, 2025

A dessert pizza recipe: get fruit into your kids without trying!

Strawberry pizza recipe full pic

One of our favourite easy Italian sweet recipes. This dessert pizza recipe looks spectacular as a centrepiece at parties, and kids love it!

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Jul 02, 2025

The history of fountain pens in Italy.

As with everything Italian, the history of fountain pens is linked with ancient Romans - the inventors of the fountain pen. We trace its origins.

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Jul 02, 2025

Italian seafood recipes: try our delicious Italian fish recipe!

Garlic lemon prawns is one of our favourite Italian seafood recipes: a low fat, tasty meal.

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Jul 02, 2025

Traditions of Mardi Gras in Italy: Orange throwing in Ivrea.

Ivrea orange throwing battle

Italian holiday traditions are all about having fun. Here’s how you can join in and celebrate these traditions of Mardi Gras if you’re anywhere near Piemonte

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Jun 21, 2025

How to survive Fiumicino airport, Rome.

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Fiumicino airport, Rome, is not the best airport in the world but with careful planning you can get through it and into Rome unscathed. We show you how.

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Jun 19, 2025

Italian sausage soup: a warming winter dish that everybody loves.

Sausage soup ingredients

This Italian sausage soup is one of the most filling and warming of winter soups. Enjoy it as a delicious meal with some Italian crusty bread.

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Jun 19, 2025

The Colosseum in Rome: enjoy one of the best sites to visit in Italy

Planning to visit the Colosseum in Rome but not sure where to start? Here are our insider tips on this well-known Roman building to make your visit special.

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Jun 13, 2025

Hotel Gea di Vulcano, Rome, Italy: a review.

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Looking for a reasonably priced family hotel within walking distance of Rome centre? The hotel Gea di Vulcano will meet your needs!

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