the charming italian way of living

Where is Turin?

Turin is chocolate, an automobile industry, a royal palace. Abroad Turin is famous for the shroud, for the National Cinema's Museum and the Egyptian one. But are you sure to know where exactly is Turin and what can you find near there? I'm going to tell you. WHERE IS TURIN? Turin is located in the north-west of Italy... read full article >>

Where to holiday in Italy?

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso: an unforgivable cultural experience in Abruzzo There are a variety of beautiful sites that Italy has to offer, spectacular places to visit before you die! Imagine the coastline of the Amalfi Coast, the glam atmosphere of Milan, the romanticism of Venice. Italy has some of world’s most ... read full article >>

Top 10 Teen Experiences in Milan

Ten reasons why you should ask your parents to take you on a holiday to Milan! Photo credit: Nerys Howell 1. Shopping Milan is a great city for shopping. There are loads of shops to choose from that suit every budget. The city centre, down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Torino is where you want to go for ... read full article >>

Local Expert: The third Charming Certificate 2013

“Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy”. Bertrand Russell Photo Credits: afafabduljalil So wrote Mr Russel a few dozens of years ago. Italy was different, the world was different, the way of travelling was different.  And yet, some things have ... read full article >>

[what else] The Island of Montecristo and more!

Interesting and useful articles about Italy Phot Credit: felisagarfer Green Holiday in Italy - The Forbidden Island of Montecristo, Tuscany My Bella Vita - The History of Pizza in Naples Italian Food Forever - Olive Oil Chocolate Cake With Sagrantino Wine .... Have you anything else to suggest? Let us ... read full article >>

A romantic weekend in Tuscany

Tuscany offers different solutions and each one can be personalized according to your preferences and idea of romantic holiday. If you are a wine and food lover, you could combine your romantic weekend in Tuscany with a Chianti tour along medieval villages, gently hills, wineries and more. If you are fascinated... read full article >>

Best beaches in Sicily

A visual guide to the blue Sicilian treasures Different islands, same enviable problems. Exactly like Sardinia, Sicily is a wide island with about 1500 km coastline surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Like Sardinia, Sicily has a great beach heritage, and if you choose it for your sea holiday, it is a hard job ... read full article >>

Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi: Luxury made in Italy

Luxury, high culture, excellent service, and beauty:  You can find it all in Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi. I recently discovered these two locations during a blogging tour of Versilia (organized by Wishversilia), a region in northwestern Tuscany. Get ready for something truly unique. The Idea of Luxury ... read full article >>

[what else] Italian slow travels, destinations and recipes

Interesting and useful articles about Italy Photo Credits: alisablu Style.it - Io viaggio slow ItaloAmericano - Not for the faint-hearted: Italian places with high emotional content Bald Hiker - Rome - Windows and Scenes Italian Food Forever - Creamy Risotto With Wild Asparagus   .... and if you found ... read full article >>

Best Beaches in Sardinia

Amazing, beautiful, paradisiacal… In other words: indescribable! Sardinia is the Italian region with the highest coastal development and guess which aspect it is best known for all around the world? Exactly, for its beaches! CharmingItaly usually backs on to this same topic because, first of all summer is coming ... read full article >>