by Nicole Martinelli posted Thu 12 June 11:36 am Joining the chorus of cell phones animating Italian beaches this year will be warning bells from a kiddy safety device that works like an electronic bracelet for criminals. In an effort to restore some peace to the burning sand, use of the electronic ‘restraining’ device has [...]
Each month we introduce you to someone who has made the dream of picking up and moving to the Bel Paese a reality. In their own words they share the good parts, the bad parts and the just plain absurd moments of day-to-day life in Italy.Looking to move to Italy?Try the reader-recommended Survivor Package If [...]
A program featuring high-kicking grannies accidentally flashing their panties was served up as an alternative to the usual sexy ‘garnish girls’ gracing Italian TV programs. “Velone” is low-budget summer TV fare at best: a 20-minute pseudo-talent contest for women over 65 that kicks off with a recycled theme song from last years’ version — a [...]
1,850 kilometers of Italian coast off limits for cleanliness 70% Italians plan to vacation in Italy 2003 10 beaches get top ratings As vacations approach, so do competing beach rankings — we’re banking on environmental group Legambiente’s list, which uses 128 parameters to comb 243 coastal spots for its yearly quality test. Not all of [...]
by Nicole Martinelli posted Mon 9 June 16:07 pm A co-op in Turin has started the first nonprofit funeral home in a move to get trust back into Italy’s troubled hallowed ground. Italy’s problems in dealing with the dear departed aren’t about just overpriced caskets, it’s a nationwide nightmare — from archaic laws that prohibit [...]
