People & Places

Lugo and the Ferrari logo

September 13, 2009

Lugo and the Ferrari logo - Why does the Baracca memorial in Lugo, a small town in Emilia-Romagna - sport a 'Ferrari logo'?

Faux marble – non-figurative church decorations

September 12, 2009

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The beautiful marble pillars in many south Italian churches are nothing but a faux marble optical illusion.

Calabrian chili: Hot weekend at the Mar Tirreno

September 10, 2009

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Calabrian chili is a local delicacy and Calabrians can sniff their way to the strength of chili on the Scoville scale. According to a chili vendor I met along the road.

Riccione Italy – Disco lights on the Adtriatic coast

September 9, 2009

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Riccione Italy is city south of Rimini which is famous for its discos, beach parties and the Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Holiday entertainment: Circus in Italy

September 8, 2009

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Circus in Italy line up snakes, tigers and tightrope walkers without a safety net as family holiday entertainment.

Ferry to Sicily: Whirlpools around the Strait of Messina

September 3, 2009

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Thoughts sitting on the deck of the Ferry to Sicily: A floating rust pile with a phenomenal view of Sicily and the Calabrian coast.

Puglia and the traditional Tarantella dance

September 2, 2009

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Pizzica is traditional folk music that springs from Salento’s vines and tobacco plants. Accompanied by Tarantella dance to cure bites from poisonous spiders

Passa Parole: Events in Italy

August 29, 2009

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Passa parole is the Italian way to spread the word and announce cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.

Reggio Calabria to Taranto: A road trip through south Italy

August 27, 2009

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Driving down Europe Road 90 from Reggio Calabria to Taranto resembles a scene from an American road movie.

The Sassi District in Matera

August 16, 2009

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In the Sassi district in Matera there are cave dwellings leading back to the first human settlements in the world.

Ripatransone and the narrowest alley in Italy

June 25, 2009

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Italy offers some of the greatest attractions in the world - and some of the smallest. Try eg a visit to Ripatransone and the narrowest alley in Italy.

Italian Notes

Eating lumache snails – An Italian Delicacy

June 21, 2009

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In Salento, lumache snails are seasonal treat in line with prawns, and they can bring a good extra income.

Red aubergines – Basilicata’s strange fruits

June 17, 2009

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In Rotonda, special micro climate and unique soil enable farmers to grow red aubergines originating in Africa.

Pickled memories of all things Italian

March 5, 2009

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This blog is an attempt to preserve memories of Italy. A recalled and randomized diary of people and places, wild life and culture, religion, food, shopping, customs, graffiti and gardening. In short, a personally biased view on Italy seen through Scandinavian eyes.

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Agness of eTramping says:
May 9, 2017 at 1:14 pm

Italy is so stunning and beautiful! Your posts are just awesome and informative!
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  May 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm
  
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Lugo and the Ferrari logo

Faux marble – non-figurative church decorations

Calabrian chili: Hot weekend at the Mar Tirreno

Riccione Italy – Disco lights on the Adtriatic coast

Holiday entertainment: Circus in Italy

Ferry to Sicily: Whirlpools around the Strait of Messina

Puglia and the traditional Tarantella dance

Passa Parole: Events in Italy

Reggio Calabria to Taranto: A road trip through south Italy

The Sassi District in Matera

Ripatransone and the narrowest alley in Italy

Eating lumache snails – An Italian Delicacy

Red aubergines – Basilicata’s strange fruits

Pickled memories of all things Italian

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