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Tuscany’s wild heartbeat: cowboy traditions in Maremma
Cowboys ride their horses with one hand and tend giant cattle in a rustic ranch, with a cloud of dust rising in the air in contrast with the intense blue sky. However, we are not in the Wild West, we are in Maremma – the beautiful and unspoilt southern part of...
Northern Lombardy… not just for winter sports
Lombardy, the mountainous region of northern Italy is best known for its capital Milan, the city of fashion, a center of history, the heart of finance and business. The team at Italian Special Occasions DMC are also fans of Lombardy’s stunning northern alpine...
Slow Food & Wine at Expo Milano
On 1 May 2015, Milan became the capital of the world with the official opening of the Universal Exposition – Expo Milano – that will be held until 31 October 2015 under the theme “Feeding the planet, energy for life”. Thus, food and diet of the past, present and...
Literary Travel: Private Tours in Italy’s most beautiful libraries
If you are traveling to Italy with a group of friends who love literature, or are planning a family vacation and want your children to discover the magical world of books, visiting Italian libraries can be a fun and enriching experience. After all, there is something...
The clay boot: pottery itineraries in Italy
Various Italian regions have embraced the art of pottery at different times in history, creating a rich artisanal treasure that goes from simple dishes to precious art objects and from rough tiles to magnificent paneling for lavish buildings. It is possible to admire...
48 hours in Turin
Turin, the first capital of a united Italy, offers great cuisine and surprising cultural gems. Current headlines feature it for the Exhibition of the Holy Shroud from 19 April to 24 June 2015, and for reopening its Egyptian Museum after a pharaonic €50 million revamp....