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A Skiing Novice Hits the Italian Alps
When I say novice, I mean novice. Allow me to explain. I tend to hibernate all winter, much like a bear. But once the warm weather arrives, it's a different story. I've never met a beach I didn't like. Packing...
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Italian Dance Competition for New Choreographers
The Alto Jonio Dance Company from the town of Villapiana, Calabria, is coming to NYC looking for emerging choreographic talent. On December 26 and 27, 2011, a competition will be held at New York City Center Studios, 130 West...
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While At The Table No One Grows Old
"You must visit Nonna. She lives in the village and seldom has visitors, but she absolutely makes the best dolci!" An enthusiastic endorsement like this prompted many journeys for Francine Segan, food historian, author and speaker, in her search...
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As Above, So Below: Naples and its Underground Maze of History
Underneath the historic center of Naples lies the skeleton of another city, Napoli Sotteranea, 2400 years old and marked with the passage of time. The two cities, above and below, have been inextricably linked throughout history. Both cities are...
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La Dolce Vita in Manhattan
A famous face turns and smiles broadly. A camera clicks. A bulb flashes. A moment in time is preserved forever. This ritual occurred countless times in 1950's Italy. The paparazzi, who would not be so named until Fellini's film...
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Naples - You Won't Believe It Until You See It
Naples - what can I say that you haven't already heard? It's crowded, noisy, hectic, colorful. It has the Bay, Vesuvius and the world's best pizza. Here's something you may not have heard: Naples is a destination. Yes, you...
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The Italian Roots of Tango
The Italian roots of Tango. I confess; I never know there were any. I've always thought of Tango as a supremely Argentine creation, practiced in dark dance halls with low-ceilings filled with cigarette smoke and perspiration. It turns out...
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Tell It Like It Is: Franca Sozzani Shapes Vogue Italia
"Fashion is fashion and art is art. You create one work of art and it goes down in history. It is not a product that has to sell millions. But fashion is." So spoke Franca Sozzani, Editor in Chief...
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Le Marche - Undiscovered and Unforgettable
The Marche region is located in central Italy, its eastern coastline bathed in the Adriatic Sea. Moving inland from the beaches, rolling hills play host to half-hidden castles and hamlets surrounded by winding roads that open to endless vistas....
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The Birthplace of Eataly: Turin, Italy
Eataly is a delightful combination of food market, cooking school and restaurant. It continues to expand into various Italian cities as well as Japan and Manhattan. But before it completely conquers the world, I wanted to return to where...
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