Charming Italy

The Blog of CharmingItaly.com


Stories, tales, legends and curiosities...

A blog to tell the most beautiful and evocative Italian locations, discover its traditions, events, and browse through flavors and peculiarities. Imagine the blog Charmingitaly.com as a collector of stories, tips and information to deepen the knowledge of your favorite destinations and explore new ones, through the eyes of who has always lived there. Through our articles we will introduce you our passion for Italy and we will present you the best of the “Made in Italy”. A useful and enjoyable read that will guide you in choosing  your holiday destination.

After all, even a journey begins with words…

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The largest ice cream cone

The largest ice cream cone

The largest ice cream cone has a recent history: it has been created on January, 2011 from Mirco della Vecchia. The creation of the largest ice cream ever took place at the International ice read full article >>
Non ci resta che piangere (Nothing Left to Do But Cry)

Non ci resta che piangere (Nothing Left to Do But Cry)

Italian comedy full of fun, Italian style gags and historical referencesThe main protagonists are the big Roberto Benigni and Massimo Troisi, also directors and writers of the same movie. read full article >>
Wake up: it's coffee time!

Wake up: it's coffee time!

"Good coffee must be black as night, hot as love and as sweet or bitter as life itself" (Arabic proverb) Credits: Flickr The history of coffee is ancient and its legend has several read full article >>
A Taste of Summer on the Amalfi Coast

A Taste of Summer on the Amalfi Coast

A sample of the summer flavors and specialties to enjoy on southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Credits: Flickr The famous Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania is a fabulous summer spot for a read full article >>
Railroad Cherries

Railroad Cherries

An early summer delight... Credits: Flickr The Ferrovia (or Railroad) variety of cherry, grown in the area of the Puglia region around the towns of Turi and Conversano, comes to market in read full article >>
What else....

What else....

Charmingtips from the blogosphere Credits: Flickr The Blogosphere is populated by blogs and bloggers of great value. This is why CharmingItaly.com decided to collect them every week and read full article >>
Vasanello: Did you know the lovely legend of the bottle?

Vasanello: Did you know the lovely legend of the bottle?

Many years ago, in the small village of Vasanello (about 30 Km from Rome), there was a pretty tradition linked to the Feast of St. John (June, 24th). The evening of June 24th, the girls of read full article >>
Sardinia, one island with thousand faces...

Sardinia, one island with thousand faces...

...15 symbols one soul...check it out!Sardinia has thousand different faces. For lots of people, it is symbolized by sun and sea. But how Sardinians would like to describe their island? read full article >>

Suggested Hotels

Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica
Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica (Sardinia)
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa (Veneto)
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel (Sicilia)
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma (Sardinia)
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande (Veneto)
Masseria Cervarolo
Masseria Cervarolo (Puglia)
Villas Resort
Villas Resort (Sardinia)
Faro Capo Spartivento
Faro Capo Spartivento (Sardinia)
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery (Toscana)
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf (Puglia)
Verdura Resort
Verdura Resort (Sicilia)
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa (Sardinia)
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme (Puglia)
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa (Sardinia)
Maison La Minervetta
Maison La Minervetta (Campania)
Lupaia
Lupaia (Toscana)
Monaci delle Terre Nere
Monaci delle Terre Nere (Sicilia)
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga (Lombardia)
Resort Baia Scarlino
Resort Baia Scarlino (Toscana)
La Plage Resort
La Plage Resort (Sicilia)
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia (Sardinia)
Le Grotte della Civita
Le Grotte della Civita (Basilicata)
Le Dune Suite Hotel
Le Dune Suite Hotel (Puglia)
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel (Campania)
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma (Umbria)
Hermitage
Hermitage (Toscana)
Villa Armena Relais
Villa Armena Relais (Toscana)
Grand Hotel Minareto
Grand Hotel Minareto (Sicilia)
Relais Todini
Relais Todini (Umbria)
Hotel Il Porto
Hotel Il Porto (Puglia)
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel (Puglia)
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme (Lombardia)
Mari del Sud Resort
Mari del Sud Resort (Sicilia)
Relais Blu Belvedere
Relais Blu Belvedere (Campania)
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso (Abruzzo)
La Posta Vecchia
La Posta Vecchia (Lazio)
TownHouse 33 Milano
TownHouse 33 Milano (Lombardia)
Il Pellicano
Il Pellicano (Toscana)
Masseria San Domenico
Masseria San Domenico (Puglia)
La Peschiera
La Peschiera (Puglia)
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa (Lombardia)
La Villa del Mare
La Villa del Mare (Sardinia)
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet (Umbria)
Colonna Pevero Hotel
Colonna Pevero Hotel (Sardinia)
Le Capase Resort Salento
Le Capase Resort Salento (Puglia)
Del Golfo
Del Golfo (Toscana)
Gran Melia Rome
Gran Melia Rome (Lazio)
Hotel Pitrizza
Hotel Pitrizza (Sardinia)
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Metropole (Sicilia)
Tenuta Centoporte
Tenuta Centoporte (Puglia)

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