People & Places

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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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- Mette says:
  May 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm
  
  Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.
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