Gardens of Venice
A new book on the gardens of Venice and Veneto captures the diversity, magic and fascination of cultivated nature in and around the lagoon city.

Passa Parole: Events in Italy
Passa parole is the Italian way to spread the word and announce cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.

Italian police – Experience from a country with eight police agencies
Some encounters with Italian police representing some of the eight national police agencies and 324,339 active police officers.

Reggio Calabria to Taranto: A road trip through south Italy
Driving down Europe Road 90 from Reggio Calabria to Taranto resembles a scene from an American road movie.

The best ice cream in Italy
The Italian obsession with ice cream and the media guide consumers to the best ice cream in Italy.

Tribute to Modugno and the greatest Italian pop hit ever
Taranto exhibition is a homemade tribute to Modugno and 'Volare' - the greatest Italian pop hit ever.

Magna Grecia in Italy
It can be hard to detect Magna Grecia in Italy, but history is visible in cityscapes of the 21st century.

Growing almonds in Puglia
Most Danes regard almonds as a luxury, but in south Italy growing almonds is so commonplace they they have has lost their attraction.

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

Orvieto: A city in platform shoes
Orvieto Cathedral has been described as "more like a jewel than a building", but there are other things than churches to a visit in Umbria.

Eagles over Basilicata
Eagles over Basilicata - Big birds-of-prey circle the folded hills of the Lucanian Apennines in the sparsely populated regions of south Italy..


Stormy weather in south Italy
Stormy weather in South Italy - Summer rain in Puglia is never just a friendly shower.

Both feet firmly planted in the clouds over Pescara
d'Annunzio and Flaiano are two Italian writers and dreamers with their feet firmly planted in the clouds over Pescara and among the main attractions of the city .

La Dolce Vita and other sights in Rovereto Italy
Rovereto Italy is an unspoiled town with a real Italian feel close to the Lake Garda tourist magnet.

Ripatransone and the narrowest alley in Italy
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.

Eating lumache snails – An Italian Delicacy
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
In Rotonda, special micro climate and unique soil enable farmers to grow red aubergines originating in Africa.

Pickled memories of all things Italian
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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Italy is so stunning and beautiful! Your posts are just awesome and informative!
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