20 things that will surprise first time visitors to Italy
It's all about the sweet life there, from the food to the fashion, the villas to the vineyards, the piazzas to the Piaggios. Right? Well, not always…
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Why is finding a truly great carbonara so hard?
For a true Roman carbonara, you're allowed four ingredients. And they do not include cream or garlic.
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This is the reason everyone loves Lake Como
Its picture-book setting, glorious gardens and stylish restaurants welcome everyone from the famous and fabulous George Clooney to the not so famous visitor.
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On every person's bucket list, Italy is a star-studded destination. From the Dolomites in the north, to its volcano dominated south, historic Rome in the centre, the coastal splendour of the Cinque Terra or Tuscany's arts capital of Florence - it could take a lot of time to tick all the sights off in one trip, especially since eating could take a large chunk of time out of your visit.
