Lifestyle in Italy

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The 2018 Quality of Life ranking leaves little room for doubt – living in the centre of a small Italian city gives added value from many different points of view.

Jamie Oliver's back, this time in 'pucker' Italy. After almost twenty years of TV shows, books and recipes, Jamie Oliver is one of the most famous chefs in the UK, alongside Gordon Ramsay. His cookbooks have sold over 70 million copies and he is very active on social media: he h

From north to south, here are all the best designer outlets and malls not to be missed around Italy. Want to buy something unique without spending a fortune? Want to make purchases and go home loaded with bags?

Christmas is just a few weeks away and every Italian city is preparing to celebrate this holiday in style. As tradition dictates, there will be lights, decorations and the inevitable Christmas markets.

The thousands of British ex-pats who live in Italy and the many more tourists who go on holiday there each year will still be able to receive healthcare after Brexit, thanks to the new Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill going through parliament now. For now, the UK is still a member of th

There are places whose beauty makes them seem unreal, as if they had been created by an artist or as a stage for a theatrical show. In Italy there are many places that we could classify as "too beautiful to be true" and today we present you with 5 of them.

When it comes to high street fashion, the Italian retail market ranks sixth place in the world (after Hong Kong), with the standard bearer for Italian shopping being the Via Montenapoleone street in Milan.

Maybe you’ve just moved to Italy and are missing your country, or maybe you’ve been living here a while now but want to catch up on the news and your favourite TV programmes from home. Well, why don’t you watch the English-language TV channels in your Italian home on your Italian telly?

Piedmont has officially been voted the most beautiful region in the world. This is according to Lonely Planet's ‘Best in Travel 2019’ guide, which presents its ranking of the best tourist resorts in the world to visit in the new year.

Italy offers the best conditions for a holiday with your dog, thanks to the many outdoor activities on offer. If you want to avoid any problems during your vacation, though, you should find out in advance about the entry rules for pets in Italy and Italian dog laws.

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is an individual card that allows the holder to receive medical attention during a temporary stay in any country in the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. What is the European Health Insurance Card f

Everyone enjoys a good pasta dish, but there's just so many types to choose from. Pack your suitcase and set off to discover some of the most popular and typical pasta dishes in Italy, region by region, those specialties that are immediately associated with a specific location.There are many re

Italy is famous for its many fashion streets, the streets where the shops of the best international fashion brands and designers are present.

Winter is coming and that mean the fuel bills can start to ramp up. To make sure you don’t pay too much to stay warm in your house when the temperatures drop in Italy, it's important to know how to regulate the heat in your home.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. All travellers, wherever they are in the world, want to live like a native and not as a tourist. Food and drink on demand, attractions and cultural places to visit, and streets where you can discover the authentic soul of the city.

Italy is a gorgeous land with a romantic language and unbeatable food, so it’s not surprising that so many people want to live, work and retire there.

Italy, the Belpaese or 'beautiful country', is an amazing open-air museum. A substantial percentage of the world's cultural treasures are gathered here.

If you really want to know the culture and history of a country in detail, soaking in its art and immersing yourself in its traditions, you simply have to visit its museums.

Italy is the undisputed home of opera.

In September, everything starts again.

The Truffle is a real delicacy typical of some regions of Italy, such as Piedmont and Umbria. In the kitchen it is used to season pasta and risotto and to prepare delicious main courses enriched with its aroma, but it is also excellent spread on bread as a creamy topping.

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Italy is more known for its wine than its beer, although there are some brands that have broken through into the international market to become recognisable household names, such as Moretti and Peroni.

With the arrival of the summer sun, something in our body compels us to get out of the city and go searching for the nearest beach. Listen to your body!