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Shopping in Turin – historic stores

Shopping in Turin means wandering through countless beautiful streets rich in history. Many are lined with porticoes, which is handy if you have your hands full of bags, because you do not need to open the umbrella if it is raining!

Great Cheeses from Piedmont

If you have a soft spot for cheese, explore the wide variety of cheeses from Piedmont. In this North west Italy region, bordering with France and rich in alpine valleys, plenty of delicious cheeses are created from different types of milk. Cheese from cows, sheep and...

The Susa Valley

Stretching between Turin and the French border, the Susa Valley (Italian: Valle di Susa) gets its name from the little city of Susa (ca. 6.400 inhabitants). The Dora Riparia flows through it towards Turin, where it merges with the Po River. Running through the valley,...
In search of family roots

In search of family roots

Are you searching for your family roots in Italy? As everyone knows, starting from the end of the 19th Century a wealth of Italian citizens left their homes to go to remote countries such as the United States, Australia or Argentina. Ironically, soon after Italian...

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A beautiful, unexpected voyage in pleasant company

A beautiful, unexpected voyage in pleasant company

Learning a foreign language can be thrilling, but sometimes one can become discouraged, because the progress is not that evident. To help motivate you or boost your morale, I have collected some beautiful, sometimes poetic quotes, that I absolutely agree with.

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The cycle paths of Turin

ON 2 WHEELS Thank to the cycle paths of Turin, over the last years I have almost abandoned the use of my car and of the means of public transport in the historic center. Unfortunately, despite the great Italian cycling traditions, the employment of bikes on a daily...

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Private Italian lessons online

Private Italian lessons online

While staying comfortably in your own space, thanks to our Skype meetings, Italy will come to you in a lively and enriching way. No matter what level of language skills you have, you can improve it at your own pace and, at the same time, learn a great deal about Italian culture. According to your individual interests, we can use different tools and address various themes, such as song lyrics, recipes, history and literature…

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Where TO EAT in TURIN

Where TO EAT in TURIN

Where to eat in Turin ? Undoubtedly, on a trip to Italy, meals always play an important role. On a general basis, visitors adore eating in genuine restaurants, where the locals go. In Turin, there is a wide variety of restaurants. Luckily, it's quite difficult to fall...

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Arte e Memoria

Arte e Memoria

Scoprite con noi storie affascinanti  e alcune delle splendide sculture che adornano del CIMITERO MONUMENTALE di Torino, rendendolo un vero e proprio “museo a cielo aperto”.

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Bike tours in Italy with local professionals

Bike tours in Italy with local professionals

Choose one of our bike tours throughout Italy led by local English-speaking professionals, committed to offering you memorable experiences. WHAT TO EXPECT During the bike tours you will discover plenty of cultural, historical and scenic attractions: ancient ruins,...

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