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Gardens of Venice and the Veneto by Alex Ramsay
November 10, 2013

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.

Photo of the garden at Venaria Reale - italian Notes
July 9, 2012

Italian villas and gardens

photo of flower from Italy
April 12, 2012

Flowers in Italy

Palm trees in Italy
June 9, 2010

Palm Trees in Italy

Photo of Fig Tree
April 26, 2010

The sweet aspirations of a fig tree

Photo from musical Event in Italy

Passa Parole: Events in Italy

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August 29, 2009
Passa parole is the Italian way to spread the word and announce cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.
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Italian police – Experience from a country with eight police agencies

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August 28, 2009
Some encounters with Italian police representing some of the eight national police agencies and 324,339 active police officers.
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Reggio Calabria to Taranto

Reggio Calabria to Taranto: A road trip through south Italy

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August 27, 2009
Driving down Europe Road 90 from Reggio Calabria to Taranto resembles a scene from an American road movie.
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The best ice cream in Italy

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August 24, 2009
The Italian obsession with ice cream and the media guide consumers to the best ice cream in Italy.
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Image from Tribute to Modugno Exhibition in Taranto

Tribute to Modugno and the greatest Italian pop hit ever

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August 23, 2009
Taranto exhibition is a homemade tribute to Modugno and 'Volare' - the greatest Italian pop hit ever.
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Magna Grecia in Italy

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August 20, 2009
It can be hard to detect Magna Grecia in Italy, but history is visible in cityscapes of the 21st century.
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Growing almonds in Puglia

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August 18, 2009
Most Danes regard almonds as a luxury, but in south Italy growing almonds is so commonplace they they have has lost their attraction.
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Photo of the Sassi district in Matera

The Sassi District in Matera

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August 16, 2009
In the Sassi district in Matera there are cave dwellings leading back to the first human settlements in the world.
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Orvieto: A city in platform shoes

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August 12, 2009
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.
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Eagles over Basilicata - Italian Notes

Eagles over Basilicata

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August 9, 2009
Eagles over Basilicata - Big birds-of-prey circle the folded hills of the Lucanian Apennines in the sparsely populated regions of south Italy..
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Image of handheld fans as a means to survive the heat.

Tips to survive the heat

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August 8, 2009
11 tips to survive the heat in south Italy in the summertime.
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Stormy weather in south Italy

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August 2, 2009
Stormy weather in South Italy - Summer rain in Puglia is never just a friendly shower.
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clouds over Pescara

Both feet firmly planted in the clouds over Pescara

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July 29, 2009
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 .
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La Dolce Vita and other sights in Rovereto Italy

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July 28, 2009
Rovereto Italy is an unspoiled town with a real Italian feel close to the Lake Garda tourist magnet.
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Ripatransone and the narrowest alley in Italy

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June 25, 2009
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.
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Eating lumache snails – An Italian Delicacy

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June 21, 2009
In Salento, lumache snails are seasonal treat in line with prawns, and they can bring a good extra income.
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Red aubergines – Basilicata’s strange fruits

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June 17, 2009
In Rotonda, special micro climate and unique soil enable farmers to grow red aubergines originating in Africa.
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Pickled memories of all things Italian

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March 5, 2009
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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  1. Agness of eTramping
    Agness of eTramping says:
    May 9, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    Italy is so stunning and beautiful! Your posts are just awesome and informative!

    Reply
    • Mette
      Mette says:
      May 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.

      Reply

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