My Piedmont and le Marche Blog

Turin Italy, my home town. Join me in discovering this elegant city

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:47:41 GMT

Turin or Torino, in Piedmont North Western Italy, has been my home for eight years. It is a city that I love deeply.

Skiing in Italy - The best resorts

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:42:29 GMT

The best skiing in Italy options, great deals and insider resort information.

Beach Holidays in Sardinia

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:49:58 GMT

We have selected the five best beaches in Sardinia but a visitor reckons that this beach should have been included. Beach holidays in Sardinia are...

Italy Travel Books

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:39:40 GMT

My Italy Travel Books sections is full of my favourite books on Italy. I have lived in Italy for ten years and these books truly tell it like it is some of them are so beautifully written and

The Ivrea Carnival, A Fabulous and Very Scary Battle of Oranges

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:52:28 GMT

If you enjoyed food fights when you were a child then get to the Ivrea carnival in Piedmont - you will love this the mother of all food fight.

An Exceptional Landmark Hotel - The Castello di Pavone

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:42:51 GMT

This landmark hotel is a magnificently restored medieval castle, words cannot describe this luxury hotel. It astounds you from the moment you first see it rising up in the distance.

Piedmont - an Insiders Guide to Discovering this Magical Italian Region

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:32:38 GMT

Piedmont is perhaps Italys most varied region and arguably the most beautiful.

Barolo is the village home of the famous Piedmont Barolo wines.

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:04:39 GMT

Barolo is a delightful little village that is home to a big wine. One of the worlds best red wines, the Barolo is produced here.

Trains in Italy

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:28:07 GMT

Trains in Italy are a good option but only in certain circumstances. Let me explain.

Italian Cookies

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:52:07 GMT

A Delectable Italian Cookies recipe. Really decadent but delicious.

Restaurants in Italy - Our Pick of the Best

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:27:03 GMT

Our guide to restaurants in Italy offers personally selected restaurants, nearly all of which are unknown to tourists and in few if any - guide books. Most are very reasonably priced.

Restaurant Site Maps of Our Best Restaurants in Piedmont, Sardinia and Marche

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:20:56 GMT

Our restaurant site maps of the best restaurants in our Italy. Just click on the map icon for more info on each restaurant.

Torino Italy - The Tram Restaurant

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:24:12 GMT

If you are visiting Torino Italy then the Tram Restaurant is a lovely way to see this magnificent city while eating great food.

The Val Chisone - home of the Waldensians and the Fenestrelle Fortress

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:18:33 GMT

The Val Chisone and the Germanasca Valley are some of the loveliest mountain areas in Italy. From good food through to the Great Wall of Europe this area has something for everyone.....

Homemade Lasagna - An Authentic Italian Recipe

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:52:35 GMT

A delicious homemade lasagna recipe. This is the way my old Italian granny-in-law cooks it and I can tell you it is great...

Beach Hotels Sardinia

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:20:03 GMT

One of the best beach hotels Sardinia can offer. If you are looking for charming resorts in Sardinia this is ideal

Sardinia Map featuring some of the Best Hotels and Beaches

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:15:06 GMT

Our Sardinia Map page features a map highlighting the best beaches in Sardinia and some of the best places to stay.

Turin Restaurants Review Au Lapin Agile, a Wonderful Restaurant

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:59:30 GMT

Filippo has a great moustache but is also a master of Italian cooking. The agile rabbit is one of my favourite Turin restaurants.

The finest Italian Food online and the best Italian wine delivered to your door

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:29:04 GMT

Our gourmet Italian food and wine is sourced exclusively from traditional small producers endorsed by the Slow Food Association. Ensuring you a genuine taste of Italy. The best Italian food online.

Learn Italian Easily

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:54:15 GMT

Learn Italian the worlds most beautiful language and one of the easiest languages to learn.

Piedmont, le Marche & more - discover the most beautiful regions of Italy

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:32:04 GMT

Ten years ago my wife and I moved to Piedmont Italy. This site is dedicated to sharing our passion and knowledge of the places, people and cuisine of Piedmont, le Marche and Sardinia - my Italy

Stuffed Roasted Peppers

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:25:52 GMT

Stuffed Roasted Peppers. This is a really simple recipe and it is 100 authentic Italian.......

The Riviera of Monte Conero Italy. My Little Sons Favourite Place in Le Marche

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:59:18 GMT

Great beaches lapped by the waters of the Adriatic and stunning scenery make the Riviera of Monte Conero a great place for a family holiday.

Le Marche Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay Guide

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:02:10 GMT

The Le Marche Bed and Breakfast guide features only a handful of places. These are all places that we know and love. They are all exceptional, tucked away in some of the loveliest corners of........

Ascoli Piceno Italy A Beautiful Medieval le Marche City

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:44:56 GMT

Ascoli Piceno is a beautiful and perfectly preserved medieval city founded by the Piceno tribe after a woodpecker lead them to the area where the city now lies.

Gourmet Chocolates Welcome to the Home of The Worlds finest Chocolate

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:35:07 GMT

Think of Switzerland when you think of gourmet chocolates ? Close but not quite. Go a little further South to Turin Piedmont and you have found the home of fine chocolate.

The Best 4 star Hotel Venice can offer?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:08:04 GMT

The Liassidi is perhaps the best 4 star hotel Venice can offer. Read more about this and some of the other great hotels in Venice.

Sardinia in Winter

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:32:16 GMT

Sardinia in winter is a good time to visit cities like Cagliari.

Italian Recipe and Le Marche cooking Guide

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:50:00 GMT

A truly authentic Italian recipe, made from fresh ingredients, grown on Italian soil, is without doubt one of lifes great pleasures. Here you will find some of the great Italian recipes

Best of Le Marche discover this beautiful but little known Italian region

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:29:05 GMT

The Best of Le Marche. Discover my personal guide to this magical region.

San Leo is a Virtually Unknown Medieval Le Marche Hill Town

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:33:58 GMT

San Leo is together with the Piedmont towns of Montiglio and Saluzzo, my favourite hill town in Italy. I was completely stunned the first time I came here

The Complete Turin Cafe Guide

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:58:39 GMT

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Property in Piedmont Italy

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:53:26 GMT
Our selection of the finest property in Piedmont Italy. From country cottages to alpine chalets..

Guide to Travel Sites My Italy chooses the top ten travel sites

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:57:13 GMT
Guide to Travel Sites These are some of my favourites.

Italian Real Estate

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:10:18 GMT
Italian real estate offers a selection and variety of properties that is unmatched. These are our favourite properties.

Alternative Lifestyle Business Opportunities - not get-rich-quick-schemes

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:27:39 GMT
A year ago I changed my life completely. Let me share my secret with you. One of the few genuine Alternative Lifestyle Business Opportunities.

Slow Food Italy - The finest foods endorsed by Slow Food Italy

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:35:48 GMT
The Slow Food Italy products on our site are all made by families that have been producing products fresh from the land. Organically grown products long before organic became popular.

Christmas In Italy

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:31:44 GMT
If you are spending Christmas in Italy or just coming over for a weekend break then this is the ideal place to stay.

Our Tours Sardinia and the Beaches of Italy

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:43:03 GMT
Tours Sardinia takes you on an exploration of this most magical of Mediteranean Islands. From beautiful beaches through to ancient villages Sardina has it all. There are many ways of exploring..

The Best Italian Cooking Courses

Tue, 27 May 2008 07:52:42 GMT
The best Italian cooking courses in Italy and suggestions on learning Italian cooking if you can't make it to Italy...

The finest Marche/Italian Mens Walking Shoes

Sat, 24 May 2008 16:29:49 GMT
Mens walking shoes of the finest quality. Hand Made in Italy to the highest specifications.

Italian Handmade Boots and Shoes

Sat, 24 May 2008 16:12:05 GMT
If you are looking for Italian Italian Handmade Boots and Shoes then this is the site for you, these are the worlds finest. Handcrafted in the le Marche region of Italy.

Italian Custom Handmade Shoes

Sat, 24 May 2008 16:10:49 GMT
The finest custom handmade shoes, made to order for you in le Marche Italy.

Italian lessons in a Beautiful Italian City

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:32:13 GMT
Italian lessons at a great school in an elegant Italian city. I would suggest you consider learning this wonderful language here.

Italian Luxury Handbag and Purse Selection

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:24:59 GMT
The finest Italian luxury handbag and Purse selection at the most competitive prices. Prada, Fendi and Gucci bags and purses plus many other famous Italian designer products and accessories.

Study Italian in Italy at the Scuola Italia

Mon, 19 May 2008 08:06:38 GMT
Study Italian in Italy. The Scuola Italia is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. In this ancient town surrounded by rolling hills you are guaranteed to be speaking Italian ....

A Polenta Recipe - Genuine Italian Style

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:11:50 GMT
An authentic homemade Italian polenta recipe that is easy to make

A Superb Sardinia Boat Vacation

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:57:59 GMT
A Sardinia boat vacation is ideal if you are looking for resorts in Sardinia for kids or for a luxury Sardinian holiday away from it all. My guide will show you how to go about it.

The Val di Susa little known but worth discovering

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:31:10 GMT
The Val di Susa or valley of Susa is an area of towering alpine peaks and green valleys glowered over by medieval monastries and castles.

Italian Custom Handmade Leather Shoes

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:02:42 GMT
If you are looking for Italian custom handmade leather shoes, handmade boots or any Italian mens formal shoe then this is the site for you, these are the worlds finest.