Three of the best Spring cheeses

Three of the best Spring cheeses: "

Words by Carla Passino

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Soft and sweet, savoury and hard, mouth-melting and strong. Italy makes excellent cheeses all year round, but each season brings delicious surprises.

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Nebbiolo - Masterclass

Nebbiolo - Masterclass: "

Words by Marc Millon - Pictures by Kim Millon

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We explore the great grapes of Italy with a closer look at Northern Italy’s most aristocratic variety.

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CENSORED TRAILER ON AIR VIA SATELLITE

CENSORED TRAILER ON AIR VIA SATELLITE: "

(ANSA) - Rome, August 28 - A controversial documentary

trailer refused by public broadcasters is scheduled to air

Friday night on a paid satellite channel.

Executives for Current, an independent television

network, (Sky channel 130) said they would begin running

previews for Vidoecracy on prime time.

The film, by Italian-Swedish director Erik Gandini,

chronicles the impact of television on Italian society over

the past 30 years with a special focus on the rise of Premier

Silvio

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Veronica Lario Berlusconi - Playing the Aggreived Wife - Who is Ridiculous?

Veronica Lario Berlusconi - Playing the Aggreived Wife - Who is Ridiculous?: "

In reading the New York Times article, remember that Veronica Lario Berlusconi, prior to marrying previously twice married Silvio, who brought with him the public reputation of being a 'womanizer' ( a man who puts smiles on many women's faces), and therefore his actions should NOT have come as a surprise, but instead an expected part of the 'package'.

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Scandal-hit Berlusconi in service on sin

Scandal-hit Berlusconi in service on sin: "

Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi is planning to attend a religious service on the remission of sins alongside a top Vatican official.

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Torino, Italy Welcomes Pilgrims for Holy Shroud of Turin Viewing

Torino, Italy Welcomes Pilgrims for Holy Shroud of Turin Viewing: "Pope Benedict XVI announced last June that the Holy Shroud of Turin will be removed from its casket for a rare public display from April"

Barrage of New Rules Targets Italy's Drinkers

Barrage of New Rules Targets Italy's Drinkers: "In an effort to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages, Italian lawmakers have recently concocted a series of measures that critics describe as a cocktail for confusion."

PREMIER PRAISES WOMEN BETTER THAN MEN AT SCHOOL AND AT WORK

PREMIER PRAISES WOMEN BETTER THAN MEN AT SCHOOL AND AT WORK: "

(ANSA) - Milan, August 18 - Premier Silvio Berlusconi

said on Tuesday he thinks women outdistance men at school and

on the workplace, singling out their ability for getting to

the root of any problem without beating about the bush.

``Women have an instictive gift for finding a solution

to problems whereas we men doodle around before we get

there,`` said the premier, who appeared to be weathering a

media storm over his private life.

Speaking to reporters after a late night dinner

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In search ancient spas in Italy

For the past 1 month I have been searching out ancient spas around the region of Piedmont my new found interest is fueled by my discovery of how good the spring vapor will do for my allergy problems. Coming from Asia I have my fair share of spas but they were mostly man-made. The ones here are ancient some dating back a few centuries. Searching on the net I found even more fascinating ones down South. Obviously it's not as convenient for me to make a day trip but I am listing them down and prioritizing for my vacation plans. Everyone tells me those on Ischia island are the best. This is quite far South towards Naples.

Last week I went to 2 at Cuneo province. 1 call Lurisia which was quite pricey and I was not impress at all with their facilities. The pricing blew my mind you have to pay in  10 mins increment for the services you use!! I had to ask twice to make sure I understand that it was indeed 10 mins. Taking a look inside it was empty. Emmmm..........usually spa in Italy do have an all day rate for weekdays. This one said they don't. Ok no problem go on to the next. Next was Terme di Vinadio the picture shown here. It was certainly more fun. It is located very high up the mountain, the drive to get there was exhilarating. Although at some junction there were reminders of past avalanches that took place which does give you a chill as I was the only car on the road and the only person in my car! I had a great time here. Good price - all day rates, mud soak - this is new to me. This was the only service they put a time restriction which is 10 mins. Everything else you can enjoy as long as you like. Ofcourse I spend alot of time in the vapor caves which the Italian call Grotta. Pretty scary if you are the only one as you have to walk deep into the cave. 

If anyone has any suggestions where else I should explore that offer mud soak and a nice old vapor cave. I am all ears!!