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in Events, Italy news
6 of the most important cycling races in Italy
Now that one of the oldest cycling races in the world, the Milan-San Remo one-day classic, has been won by a Dutchman (Mathieu van der Poel, in spectacular fashion) for the first time in almost 40 years, it might be nice to see the all-important races in Italy to put in a row. With special attention to the […] More
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Vittorio Veneto and surroundings: 10 tips and places of interest
Jolanda Gelein
updated Vittorio Veneto is a town in the Italian region of Veneto, at the foot of the Trevisan Prealps. The river Meschio flows right through the center. This area is in no way inferior to other holiday resorts, but is not nearly as touristy. Why don't we know this area, many astonished holidaymakers wonder. The town is […] More
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What are the best tools for learning Italian?
Of course I have made an excellent language training with This is Italian, but it would be short-sighted to say that one means is sufficient if you want to learn Italian. You must use what you can to optimize your studies. There are free and paid tools. I wrote a whole blog article about free Italian […] More
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in regions, Travel tips, Cities, Umbria
Discover Perugia in 10 travel tips
Perugia, the compact capital of Umbria and a real student city, always seems to be somewhat overshadowed by the more famous Assisi. And that is unjustified. Because with all the sights it houses and events such as Umbria Jazz in July and Eurochocolate in October, there is always […] More
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in regions, Travel tips, Sicily, Cities
What to do in Syracuse? (Siracusa in Italian)
The Sicilian city of Syracuse was founded in 734 BC. founded by Greek settlers from Corinth. Slowly it grew into the most important city on the island and became a rival to Athens and Carthage. The city became wealthy with the export of grain. At that time, Syracuse was considered one of the most beautiful cities in […] More
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in Italy news, Rome, Cities
With Roma World, Rome finally gets a historical theme park
A press conference with real Roman legionnaires, that had never been shown before at the foreign press association in Rome. With those original, albeit somewhat kitschy, appearances, the presentation of Roma World was graced last week, a holiday and amusement park with the theme of ancient Rome. In Roma World, which will open on March 24, […] More
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Italian conditions: searching for a holiday home on the internet – part 6
Steve Smulders
updated A long time ago, when we had only just moved to the Oltrepò, Pino from the La Verde Sosta restaurant once pointed out to us a large house that was also for sale. We didn't really understand why he did that (did he get commission?) – after all, we had just bought our Villa I Due Padroni. Big enough […] More
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in Products
The return of the vermouth
Cin Cin Cinzano and the jet set world of Martini: in the 70s you could still stumble across the slick advertisements of the 2 most famous brands of vermouth in colorful glossy magazines. Since then, things have become somewhat quiet around the once popular drink, except as an ingredient in successful cocktails such as the Negroni and the Martini (half gin, […] More
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in Italian food, Recipes
Recipe: penne with wild radish
"What are you picking there?" I asked a few years ago an elderly gentleman who was busy filling a linen bag with something that looked like overgrown turnip greens in the Parco dell'Aniene, one of Rome's large (landscape) parks. . Broccoli selvatici. Cooked and ripassati in padella (baked in olive oil) […] More
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in Products
Top 10 Italian perfumes for women and men
This Is Italy
updated Looking for a delicious Italian scent for a friend? Here we have the top 10 of Italian perfumes and the different eau de parfums and eau de toilettes. There is always a nice scent for your loved one! 1. Armani – Sì (Ladies) This women's fragrance combines three notes – nectar of black […] More
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A day in Prato – tips and sights
Arthur Heering
updated Prato, a city of about 200.000 inhabitants, is not exactly a tourist destination of the first order and is often seen as the somewhat hectic little sister of the rich and sparkling Florence. That is not entirely wrong, because it is precisely the proximity – less than 40 kilometers – of the Tuscan capital that has […] More
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in SALE, Italian food, Recipes
Recipe: An easy Italian casserole
This Is Italy
updated We actually don't eat enough oven dishes, because we often don't take the time. Don't bother with that oven, you might think quickly. But many oven dishes are very easy to make. Just preheat the oven in time and you can also eat a delicious Italian casserole during the week. We dare to say […] More
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in Italian food, Products
Vico Food Box: the Italian online supermarket
Vico Food Box has been making progress since the end of 2019. The Vico Box is a box as we know it from online supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium. But then filled with the tastiest products from Italian soil. We were sent a box with random products. Let's take a quick look at what's in […] More
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Italian conditions: an Italian in Nieuwegein
Steve Smulders
updated Oh dear, the girl who came to serve us must have thought. Oh dear, a real Italian in the house, one who speaks unintelligible Italian, what now, help, alarm phase one! But her colleague, the man behind the counter to whom she looked panicked, was of course of no use to her. We could deduce that he was not Italian from […] More
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in Italy news
Also this Easter Dutch flowers for the pope
Also this year, at Easter, Sint Pietersplein will be 'adorned' with flowers from the Netherlands. Thanks to old and new sponsors, flower growers, transport company and many others, this good Dutch tradition is taking shape again this year. Arranger Piet van der Burg and a team of florists and other volunteers are working closely with the […] More
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in Culture
A romantic Valentine's Day in Italian style
This Is Italy
updated Italy is known for its romantic cities and villages, in many series and films already the setting for unforgettable, romantic scenes. But is Valentine's Day also a thing in Italy? It depends a bit on where you are, but especially in the cities and among young people, the feast of the lovers […] More
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Grand Hotel Tremezzo: the best hotel with swimming pool on Lake Como
This Is Italy
updated Do you want to chill out on the chic Lake Como this season, in a luxury hotel with its own swimming pool? You're right. But a bit in style, isn't it? Welcome to the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the hotel on Lake Como where all your dreams come true. And it also has several swimming pools, one of which […] More
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The 7 best water sports for an active holiday on Lake Garda
Lake Garda is the ideal destination if you don't just want to relax on holiday, but are also up for some action. Especially if you like water sports. The lake offers a range of possibilities. From windsurfing and kitesurfing to sailing, from kayaking and canoeing to stand up paddle (SUP). If you are looking […] More
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in SALE, Winter sports
Hit the slopes in style in Italy
This Is Italy
updated Winter sports in Italy, yes! But please do it a little bit in style. How do you actually do that and what should you take into account in the land of the sweet life? Italy as a winter sports country The tradition of winter sports is not that old in the Italian ski resorts. This is because skiing, snowboarding and cross-country […] More
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in Events, Italy news
The Giro turns Italy pink
Arthur Heering
updated It will be that time again in 3 months. The Giro d'Italia 6 will start on Saturday 2023 May. For 3 weeks, until the finish on May 28, enthusiasts can follow the national cycling festival live on RAI 2, among other places. The Giro is of course not just about sport, but certainly also about tourism. […] More
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