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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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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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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Where is Piedmont Italy?

When I first told friends I was moving to Turin, Italy. They looked at me with blank faces. Where on earth is this Turin? This goes to show what a well kept secret this place is. Actually to be honest I didn't know myself too - had to go look at my map. Now I know it so well because I took up a new hobby to create a website that talks about it. Ofcourse many of my husband's and father-in-law friends were laughing because it unheard of that a Chinese woman would write about Italy!! It had help me 'moved' in better and became a vehicle for me to use to talk with locals. We'll talk about Talking in Italy another time. 

There's 1 thing I am still struggling with which is driving on Italian roads. You need to be a dare devil to get from point A to point B. Trying to make sense of road planning has gotten me no way. My friends here say do as the Italian does or you will get no where. Which means literally break all the rules on the road. Next is the parking I am convinced they are put there to confuse you. Blue lines, white lines, free space, paid space --- what time is the blue space a free space? I need to go to Road Transport University to qualify to drive here. So to avoid getting any ticket I often look for side lanes, parking garage, friends house to park and often have to walk quite a distant to my destination. Will I ever learn?