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New! Italy Photo Contests – Show Off Your Photos of Italy
If you, like me, you think Italy is extremely photogenic, you might be interested to hear that Italy Chronicles is to run photo contests. The
Wild Boar Hunting in Italy
Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not but perhaps you might like to. Italy has a bit of a problem with wild
Berlusconi Heart
On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news that Silvio Berlusconi, a former and controversial prime minister, required an urgent heart operation and had
Ferrari Gets a New Boss
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of Italian sports car maker Ferrari in mid-October. Rumours about the change had been flying around
Recent Events and Italy’s Ferguson
Last week was, as usual, rather hectic and peppered with announcements from Italy’s vociferous prime minister. Italy’s Prime Minister is forging ahead with announcements, if
Wild Boar Hunting in Italy
Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not
Berlusconi Heart
On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news
Ferrari Gets a New Boss
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of
Recent Events and Italy’s Ferguson
Last week was, as usual, rather hectic and peppered with
Italy
Big Bugs Cast Shadows Over Italy
There are some mighty big bugs in Italy. Some of the wasps I’ve seen are huge, and scary. Luckily, for those of you who are like me, not the world’s greatest bug fans, these miniature giants of the Italian bug world are not often to be spotted.

The Pizza Quiz
After Italy Chronicles recent and popular Pasta Quiz, here’s a quiz about another Italian, and world, staple: pizza! [WpProQuiz 6]

No Ordinary Election for Italy
Next weekend Italy votes. This is no ordinary election, and even if many Italians may not realize it, nor care, many from beyond Italy’s borders will

How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the
Why Visit Italy? Get this video and You’ll Find Out Why!
Italy’s tourist boards don’t do enough in terms of showing off the delights of Italy to the world. Luckily though, others do. For example, there

How To Survive the Heat, Scorpions and Mosquitoes in Italy
The summer heat has finally hit Italy. Milan, where I live, is hot and very sweaty. The rest of Italy is becoming an oven too.

How to Deal with Italy’s Police Checkpoints
If you’ve ever been to Italy, you may well have
Being Accused of Arrogance
I have been accused of being arrogant and self-opinionated, which
Properties

How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the

The Admirable Admiral’s Villa in Taormina
If you know your history pretty well, you may be aware that one of England’s most celebrated Admirals possessed a rather charming villa in the scenic Sicilian town of Taormina.

The Admirable Admiral’s Villa in Taormina
If you know your history pretty well, you may be aware that one of England’s most celebrated Admirals possessed a rather charming villa in the scenic Sicilian town of Taormina.

How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the
Places to stay in Italy
Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome
Perfectly located in a safe and quiet but extremely central Rome neighborhood, the Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome is the ideal base for your Roman holiday.
Villa Miller Bed and Breakfast, Puglia, Italy
Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.
Casa Villatalla B&B, Liguria
By far the most important members of the Casa Villatalla household are Nellie (an elderly but loveable chocolate Labrador), Bonnie, a fluffy and rather scatty American Spaniel, and Pickle, aneccentric cat who walks like John Wayne.
Villa Miller Bed and Breakfast, Puglia, Italy
Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.
Casa Villatalla B&B, Liguria
By far the most important members of the Casa Villatalla household are Nellie (an elderly but loveable chocolate Labrador), Bonnie, a fluffy and rather scatty American Spaniel, and Pickle, aneccentric cat who walks like John Wayne.