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Andrew J Smith - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Andrew J Smith has lived in Italy for over ten years. He has fallen in love with Italy and devotes his time to sharing his insider knowledge of Italy. His dream is to bring some of the little known places and products of Italy to a wider audience.
Andrew shares his passion for his Italy through his websites.
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- Live the Italian Dream Life - I Do and So Can You
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] I live in Piedmont Italy - perhaps the most beautiful Italian region. I enjoy good food, travel and savor the joys of life in this lovely corner of the world. I no longer work and my passion for Italy pays my bills. Many people envy that, but you don't need to...
- Best Spas in Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure] Many of the best spas in Italy are near Venice. In this and future articles we discover the best of them here and elsewhere in Italy.
- The Best Ski Resorts in Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure:Ski-Resorts] The Italian ski resorts I know and love best are those in Piedmont and those in the Dolomites. In this, the first in a series of articles, I look at those in Piedmont, my home region. Some are well known, others are not.
- The Only Way to See Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure] Would you like to discover the real Italy? Well there is only one way to do it. Chose a little known and little explored, yet stunningly beautiful region. My two favorites are Piedmont and Le Marche.
- Vicenza by Car
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Why Visit Vicenza Italy? It is far nicer than Verona as a base to explore and a lot more central and cheaper than Venice. Bottom line is that Vicenza is a beautiful, well organized and extremely well-positioned town, discover some of it's secrets here...
- How to Buy Property in Italy - An Easy Italian Real Estate Guide
[Real-Estate:Buying] The most stable property market in the world and some of the most desirable real estate on the plant make Italy a wise choice. Italian real estate is surprisingly cheap, if you look in the right places, and this article should answer all you questions on how to buy property in Italy. The good news is that it is very easy to do...
- Our Best Homemade Ravioli Pasta Recipe
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] I adore this recipe. It is authentically Italian - taught to me by my mother-in-law. A real Italian Mamma!
- When is the Best Time To Visit Venice Italy?
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] I am often asked this and having lived in Italy for ten years I have the answer to this question. Venice is the most wonderful city in the world but its weather is definitely not. If you visit Venice at the 'wrong' time you are sure to have a miserable experience. Unfortunately a large number of people - in fact most of them do just that.
- Best Beaches in Venice Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The beaches here are not quite up to the standard of the best beaches in Sardinia but they are still lovely and amongst the best beaches in the north of Italy. After lots of lying on sand and swimming in the sea - painstaking research for sure. My family and I have produced our Venice Italy Beach Guide and the beaches featured are the beaches that we think are the best beaches in the Veneto.
- Explore Italy in a Yacht
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Italy is perhaps the most beautiful of the Mediterranean countries and very few other places on earth can compare. The coastline is spectacular with stunning beaches and quiet little bays, most of which can be reached only by sea. The islands of Sicily in Sardinia are perfect for exploring - with an average of 300 days of sunshine and with warm winds off Africa this is a great sailing spot.
- A Traditional Polenta Recipe Straight From Italy
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Polenta and Gnocchi are the most popular staples in the mountain regions of the Veneto. Our home is near Vicenza, in the heart of Veneto Italy, and here polenta is even eaten for breakfast, served in a bowl of hot milk, it is hands-down better than cornflakes for breakfast.
- The Best Beaches in the World
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Which are the Best Beaches in the World? Not an easy question to answer but after much testing this is my selection.
- The Six Best Sights in Venice
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] My wife and I live in the Veneto with Venice Italy on our doorstep. Venice is so often visited but so little known and in this series of articles we intend to share with you the sights that must not be missed in Venice.
- The Perfect Christmas Or Birthday Gift - The Four Top Gift Ideas - Italian Style
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] I live in Italy and many friends who don't often ask me what would be the perfect gift to give with an Italian theme. Something to give to a friend who really loves Italy. Here is the answer in four easy steps.
- Homemade Lasagna
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] I love this recipe. It is genuinely Italian and was taught to me by my mother-in-law. A real Italian Mamma!
- How to Sell the Best Shoes in the World
[Business:Retail] The funny thing is I never realized that the "designer shoes" I once wore were so inferior. For years I lived in the UK and USA and thought I knew about shoes... Then I moved to Italy. What a surprise - I discovered some marvelous shoes made by small artisans in tucked away corners of Italy. These are people who make handcrafted leather shoes of such an exquisite quality that it literally takes your breath away.
- The Best Italian Cookery Books
[Book-Reviews:Cookery-Cookbook] In my book review article this month I review three of the best Italian cookbooks. I have lived ten years in Piedmont Italy and my Italian wife is a fabulous cook. Once I moved to Italy I realized that very few English language Italian cookery books come close to capturing that special something that real Italian cooking is about and so I set about finding those that do and this is the result.
- Authentic Italian Cookbooks
[Book-Reviews:Cookery-Cookbook] Most Italian recipe and cookbooks are not at all authentic. You might eat some tasty meals, but they most certainly won't be anything like the cuisine of Italy. These books on the other hand are the real thing...
- Which Are the Best Books on Italy?
[Book-Reviews:Travel-Leisure] I have lived in Italy for ten year. I am often asked by friends as to which book they should read to really experience Italy. These are the one I recommend.
- Pension Gone and No Job - I Could Not Be Happier
[Business:Careers-Employment] I have no pension left, I have no mutual funds of any value anymore, I don't have a job. I have found happiness like never before!
- The Top 6 Romantic Wedding Destinations
[Relationships:Wedding] For romance there is only one country that should be top of every girl's list. If you can't get married here at least make it over for the honeymoon. Your wedding and honeymoon is the most important event of your life. Don't compromise make sure it is special. So where are these six places?
- The Top Beaches in the World
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] After lots of lying on sand and swimming in the sea - painstaking research to be sure. My family and I have produced our Beach Guides. This article looks at some of the best beaches near Venice but our main guide features many more top beaches in Italy.
- Italian Mother-In-Law's Cannelloni
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] This in my mother-in-law's Cannelloni recipe. I can never get enough of it. The mother-in-law is always welcome to stay but only if she cooks this recipe for me.
- The Best Italian Food in the Whole Wide World?
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] Where can you find the best Italian food in the whole world? Well that is a question that I can answer for you.
- The Best Italian Cook Book?
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] Which is the best authentic Italian cook book? This is a question I am asked a lot. I have lived in Italy for ten years and many of my family and friends have in the past asked me for advice as to which Italian cookbooks give you a real "taste" of Italy. These are the essential books for those who love Italian food.
- Why Learn Italian?
[Reference-and-Education:Languages] This article provides a simple guide to how to learn Italian. Follow the tips provided here and you will soon be on your way to speaking one of the loveliest languages on earth.
- Evocative and Beautiful Journey Through Italy
[Book-Reviews:Travel-Leisure] Piedmont is the region of Italy that my family and I live in. We believe it to be the most beautiful region of Italy and one of the most beautiful and magical places on earth.
- Authentic Italian Food - The Best on Earth
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] Italian food is virtually unknown outside of Italy. That might sound like quite a statement but it is true. Most restaurants and cookery books that profess to be about Italian food are anything but ... after ten years of living in Italy I can share a little of what I have learned...
- My Secret Shared
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] I can only thank God for the life I have. It could not be better. This is how I achieved it. This is my secret.
- The Three Best Italian Cookbooks
[Book-Reviews:Cookery-Cookbook] Ten years ago my family moved to Italy. Many a time have I been asked for advice on good English language books featuring authentic Italian cooking. This article is my answer to that question.
- Venice Hotel Heaven
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Few hotels epitomize the elegance, style and fine dining that are synonymous with Italy in general, but with the city of Venice in particular. Venice is a city that is world renowned for style and superb taste it is no easy feat to be the best and most luxurious hotel in Venice. This rare distinction is however something that these hotels have managed to achieve.
- My Pick of The Best Italian Bed and Breakfasts
[Travel-and-Leisure:Bed-Breakfast-Inns] Tucked away in the hidden corners of the Italy you will find some of the most wonderful bed & breakfasts and lovely farmhouse holidays. Our aim is to discover the best of these.
- My Granny's Chicken Marengo
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] I have lived in Italy for close on ten years and of the many things I love perhaps the food is top of the list. Eating in Italy is a serious business. Some of the best meals you will ever eat in Italy aren't to be found in restaurants but in people's homes.
- The Best Italian Pasta Books
[Food-and-Drink:Pasta-Dishes] A good English language pasta book is hard to find. Which are the best? Read on.
- The Best Books on Italy
[Book-Reviews:Travel-Leisure] This is the second in my series of articles on the best books about Italy. In my first I mentioned that after having lived in Italy for ten years many people ask me for advice on good books on Italy. Books that will really give you the feeling of what life is really like in Italy.
- You Can Stay in the Kings Castle or Nobles Mansion
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Ever thought of taking a vacation break in the style you deserve? I have found some palaces and castles for you to stay.
- Which is the Best Italian Wine?
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Why do so many people only know Pinot Grigio and Chianti? These Italian wines are far better.
- The Top Luxury Hotels - Resorts And Villas In Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Old fashioned luxury in the style of yesteryear: exquisite places, uncompromising luxury. Italy is synonymous with style and any stay in Italy should be likewise. Six places that must be visited - if you can afford it.
- Shoes With a Difference
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A pair of Italian shoes handmade for you. Only the finest leather painstakingly crafted into the perfect shoe over six weeks.
- The Great Restaurant in the Twelfth Century Cellar
[Food-and-Drink:Restaurant-Reviews] Even if the food was not out of this world this restaurant would be worth visiting anyway. Not many restaurants are to be found in the 12th century cellar of an olive mill.
- The Perfect Place For A Holiday
[Travel-and-Leisure] Whether you want a straightforward Italian skiing holiday or something even more adventurous I have the perfect place for you. The mecca for adventure holidays, one of Europe's biggest wildlife areas, good food and wine and some really strange festivals.
- Elena's Globally Renowned Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] This has to be one of the greatest recipes I have ever tasted. So easy to make too.
- The Ugly Festival
[Travel-and-Leisure] A world wide global movement has started! Ugliness is celebrated and admired.
- The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make!
[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] This could be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Yea, sure! I hear you say. What's the big deal about setting up a web site?
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