Info about keeping cool in Italy when it gets HOT

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 5 SEPTEMBER 2016)

Here are some links about keeping cool in Italy when it gets HOT:

HOW TO STAY COOL

• Hot weather in Italy – "This article was written in Venice as July temperatures climbed well above 30 degrees Centigrade, and sightseeing became uncomfortable." – Source: Italy Heaven – "Italy Travel, Holiday and Tourism Guide"
• How to Survive the Heat in Italy: 10 Easy Ways to Keep Your Cool – July 4, 2012 – by Amanda Ruggeri – Source: Posted under the category of Travel tips within THE WALKS OF ITALY BLOG – "About Us" – of WALKS OF ITALY – "About Us"
• How to keep cool in the summer weather in Rome, Italy – "" – Source: Explore Italian Culture – ". . . and discover your inner Italian!"
• How to keep cool in the summer weather in Rome, Italy. – "Here are the first five of our ten tips on how to keep cool in the summer as the Italian climate seems to get hotter each year, and what to do in Rome to avoid sun stroke."
• How to keep cool in the summer weather in Rome, Italy - continued. – "Here are the final five of our ten tips on keeping cool in the summer."
• Italy in the Summer: Creative Ways to Keep Cool – Tuesday, July 17, 2012 – Posted by: Alexandra Korey – Source: travelhoppers – "it's all about value" 
• Keep cool on a tuscan holiday – "Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun", Noel Coward" – (issue no. 10/2005 / June 23, 2005) – by Suzi Jenkins – Source: The Florentine – "The English-speaking news magazine in Florence"
• No Air Conditioning - But You Can Still Keep Cool – "Most Italian vacation rentals do not have air conditioning for those hot, humid summer days, but there are ways to keep your house or apartment cool." – by Pauline Kenny – Source:  Found in the Instructions for Visitors section of slow travel italy within slow travel – "Spend a week in a vacation rental and see what is near you. Slow down, immerse yourself in the local culture and avoid the fast pace of rushing from one guidebook "must-see" to the next. A great way to travel!"
• Staying Cool While Visiting Italy – 19 July 2010 – by Jessica Stewart – Source: Context Travel Blog – "An insider's resource for visiting the world's cultural capitals from our local experts." – section of Context Travel – "About Us"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• 5 Tips for Sleeping in a Room with No Air Conditioning – July 10, 2008 – blogger: Mrs. Micah – "About" – Source: Finance for a Freelance Life 
• 19 tips to stay cool in the heat – "As summer hots up and our bodies struggle to adjust to non air-conditioned spaces, Olivia Goldhill finds 19 theories on how to stay cool." – "Reports of a June heatwave will be met with celebration by anyone who spends afternoons languishing in the garden, and slightly more apprehension by those of us who are locked in an office 47 weeks of the year. If you want to enjoy the summer without getting all hot and bothered, here's how to keep your cool." – 1:38PM BST 01 Jun 2015 – By Olivia Goldhill – "About us" – Source: The Telegraph – "Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph" 
• 20 hot tips to stay cool – By NATASHA COURTNAY-SMITH and CHARLOTTE DOVEY, Daily Mail – Source: Found in the Health section of the Mail Online AKA dailymail.co.uk
• Child safety - hot weather – "Hot weather can be dangerous for babies and young children. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration, which leads to dehydration. Children need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool. Never leave a baby or child in a car, even in cool weather." – Source: Better Health Channel – "About us"
• Here Comes Summer: How to Keep Your Cool No Matter How Hot it Gets – "" – Source: apartment therapy – "Saving the world, one room at a time"
• How to Cool Yourself Without Air Conditioning – Edited by Zack, Krystle C., Jack Herrick, Lily A and 143 others – Source: wikiHow – "How to do anything" – "The world's collaborative how to manual."
• How to Keep Cool When It’s Hot Outside – "Temperatures here in Southern Oregon are on their way UP! We hit 90 degrees yesterday, and we’re supposed to hit 90 again today. Yep, it’s gone from mild to hot in a hurry! So how do you stay cool without breaking the bank?" – Source: beingfrugal.net – "Live More. Spend Less."
• How To Stay Cool In Extreme Heat: Tips From Phoenix, Arizona – Posted: 07/06/2012 3:29 am Updated: 07/06/2012 10:38 am – By WHITNEY PHILLIPS – Source: Found in the HUFFPOST GREEN section of the The Huffington Post – "Edition: U.S."
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about, for or on things to do in Tuscany/Toscana *, dated, Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  

* = Blog entry has been updated. 
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That's it for Sunday, 30 June 2013: domenica, 30 giugno 2013

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Impara l'arte e mettila da parte."
"Learn a trade and you got it made."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 5 SEPTEMBER 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved

Info about gardens in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2013)

Here are some links about gardens in Italy:

BACKGROUND/INFORMATION

• Gardens in Italy – "(Botanical Gardens and Ornamental Parks in Italy)" – "List of the botanical gardens and ornamental parks in Italy, per region." – Source: YourGuidetoItaly.com – "Italy Bit by Bite"
• Gardens in Italy – Source: Gardenvisit.com – "The Garden and Landscape Guide"
• Take a Stroll Down the Garden Path – ". . . Here's another idea to consider: the glorious Italian gardens that have been so carefully recreated by landscape artists all over the world. Many of the originals are open to the public, and they offer fantastic places to slow down, regain some of your waning strength, even have a picnic lunch if you plan ahead (just be sure not to litter!). The most famous gardens are those in the Lakes District, the Medici villas outside Florence and the papal villas just outside Rome. . ." – Source: In Italy™ Online – "Expert trip planning for your vacation in Italy, Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Sorrento and throughout Italy"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

BLOGS/BLOG ENTRIES

• 5 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Italy – April 15, 2013 – by Amanda Ruggeri – Posted under the categories of All around Italy – Source: Found within THE WALKS OF ITALY BLOG – "About Us" – of WALKS OF ITALY – "About Us"
• Famous Gardens in Italy – "" – Jul 19, 2010 – blogger: Robin Locker Lacey – Source: my mélange – "Savor. Italy. France."
• The Gardens of Southern Italy – Friday, November 19, 2010 – blogger: Jeffrey Bale – Source: Jeffrey Bale's World of Gardens – "This blog is a view in to my World as a builder of fine gardens and mosaics, and the beautiful places and things that inspire me as I travel the globe."
• Gorgeous gardens to visit in Italy – ". . . This year, why limit yourself to England’s most beautiful gardens? There’s a world of amazing gardens to explore – and some of the best are in Italy. Here are just a few of the finest" – Apr 18 2013 – Article by Jessica – Source: Found in the Destinations section of Monarch Blog – "The latest news, travel tips and behind-the-scenes action from Monarch Airline"
• Top new plants from Italy garden tour – May 17, 2013. 6:52 am – Posted by: stevewhysall – Source: Found in the Section: In the Garden within the Blogs portion of The Vancouver Sun – "Latest Breaking News | Business | Sports | Canada Daily News"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""
•  

GARDENS IN ITALY BY NAME (JUST A FEW OF MANY)

• THE BOBOLI GARDENS – "Hours, tickets, bookings" – Source: Polo Museale Fiorentino – In English, Italian
• Gardens of Bomarzo AKA Park of the Monsters (Parco dei Mostri) – "" – by wyboston – Source: Found in the Inspiration – "a collection of images and ideas to inspire others" section of cultureodyssey.com – "About Us"
• The Villa Borghese Gardens – Source: Rome File – "Everything you need to know about the Italian capital"
• Villa d'Este, Tivoli (Italy) – "History" – "Villa d’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles." – Source: Villa d'Este, Tivoli (Italy) - Official Site  – In English, Italian
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

LISTS

• Enchanting Gardens in Italy – Janice Therese Mancuso – Source: La Gazzetta Italiana – "began publication in May of 1992 to meet the growing demand by the Italian American community in the Greater Cleveland area for an Italian American newspaper. The publication's primary objectives at that time were to not only recognize our proud Italian heritage, traditions and culture but also to disseminate recent news, upcoming social events and local achievements." –  "About Us"
• Gardens of Tuscany – "Formal Tuscan gardens of the villas of Tuscany" – ". . . Gardens of the late Renaissance and Baroque periods became more elaborate symbols of power, adorned with rare plants, sculpture and water works. Uniting natural and artificial beauty, they were designed to recreate Paradise on Earth, an achievable Utopia, an accessible Arcadia. . . ." – by Anna Maria Baldini – Source: web site – "" – In English, German, Italian
• Grandi Giardini Italiani (Great Italian Gardens) – "is a network of around 80 gardens open to the public in 13 Italian regions, with the addition of Malta and the Ticino Canton in Switzerland.is a network of around 80 gardens open to the public in 13 Italian regions, with the addition of Malta and the Ticino Canton in Switzerland." – Source: web site – "About us"
• List of botanical gardens in Italy – "This list of botanical gardens in Italy is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in Italy." – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

RESOURCES

• Gardening Resources – Source: The American Horticultural Society (AHS) – "Improving Life Through Plants and Gardening" 
• Gardenvisit.com – "The Garden and Landscape Guide" – Source: web site – "Garden Tours | Garden Products | Garden Finder | Nursery Finder | Trip Planner | Garden Design | History & Theory | Landscape Architecture | Blog"
• Garden and Landscape History Resources
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

TOURS OF/TRIPS TO GARDENS

• Florence Parks and Gardens Tour – ". . . The gardens architecture was considered an art and provided geometric flowerbeds and surrounded by a wall to allow an inner private space. The first to acknowledge and to carry out this new ideas was Medici family who committed Michcelozzo to restore and rebuilt the Cafaggiolo Villa and the Careggi Villa. Lorenzo de’ Medici committed to Giuliano da Sangallo the restyling of the villa in Poggio a Caiano. In these gardens were conceived many of the most important poems and art works of this period. In the last years of the 15th century there were 138 gardens in Florence." – Source: florenceinitaly.com – "florentine point of view"
• GARDENS OF ITALY – "15 September– 4 October 2013" – Source: ROSS GARDEN TOURS – "Let us take you to the most beautiful places in the world." – "ABOUT"
• Gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes – "June 11-21, 2013" – Source: The American Horticultural Society (AHS) – "Improving Life Through Plants and Gardening" 
• Garden Tours – "The Americas | Europe | Asia | Africa | Australasia" – Source: Gardenvisit.com – "The Garden and Landscape Guide"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""
• X – "" – Source: X – "" 

VIDEOS

• Monty Don's Italian Gardens – "Gardening expert Monty Don journeys from the south of Italy to the north, visiting some of the country's most beautiful, impressive and interesting gardens along the way. From lovingly created romantic hiding places to enormous formal gardens of the Catholic Church, this four-part series is bursting with great characters, compelling stories and captivating insights." – Source: tvo – "Makes you think" – "Ontario's Public Educational Media" – "About TVO"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about, for or on things to do in Tuscany/Toscana *, dated, Wednesday, July 13, 2011

* = Blog entry has been updated. 

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

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That's it for Sunday, 23 June 2013: domenica, 23 giugno 2013

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"La fortuna aiuta gli audaci."
"Fortune favours the bold."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:
Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2013)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2013, All Rights Reserved.

Info about dams in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2013)

Here are some links about dams in Italy:

BACKGROUND/INFORMATION

• Dams in Italy – "Travelers are voting Vajont Dam, Alpe Gera Dam and Lago di Livigno as the best of 4 dams in Italy. Also popular is Punt dal Gall Dam in Merano." – Source: Found in the Italy portion of the World section of  touristlink – "Get Connected with the Locals, From Travel Guides to Homestays, Share Reviews and Experiences"
• Category: Dams in Italy – "This category contains articles pertaining to dams in Italy." – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• Italy Bridges & Dams – "A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Bridges & Dams in Italy." – Source: WorldWeb.com – "Travel & Tourism Guides"
• Small Dams in Italy – PAPER_23.09.2010 – Author: Masera Alberto – Source: CESI – "Trust the Power of Experience" – "About CESI"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

DAM FAILURES AND DISASTERS

• STAVA
• The Stava tailings dam failure (Trento, Italy) – (last updated 13 May 2009) – by R.J. Chandler and G. Tosatti – Source: WISE Uranium Project is part of World Information Service on Energy – "WISE is an information and networking center for citizens and environmental organizations concerned about nuclear energy, radioactive waste, radiation, and related issues."
• Val di Stava dam collapse – "occurred on 19 July 1985, when two tailings dams above the village of Stava, near Tesero, Northern Italy, failed. It resulted in one of Italy's worst disasters, killing 268 people, destroying 63 buildings and demolishing eight bridges." – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• VAJONT AKA VAIONT
• Expecting disaster. The 1963 landslide of the Vajont dam. – "On October 9, 1963, at 10:39pm 260 million cubic metres of rock broke off from the top of Monte Toc, on the border between Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia." – Source: Environment & Society Portal – "is a nonprofit education, research, and outreach project that aims to make digital multimedia and interpretive materials in environmental humanities freely and openly accessible to academic communities and the interested public." – "About"
• Vajont Dam – "(or Vaiont Dam) is a disused dam, completed in 1959 in the valley of the Vajont River (it) under Monte Toc, 100 km north of Venice, Italy. A 1963 (9 October) landslide caused the overtopping of the dam and around 2,000 deaths." – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• The Vaiont (Vajont) landslide of 1963 – Thursday, 11 December 2008 – by Dave Petley – Source: The Landslide Blog – "This blog provides a commentary on landslide events occurring worldwide, including the landslides themselves, latest research, and conferences and meetings. The blog is written on a personal basis by Dave Petley, who is the Wilson Professor of Hazard and Risk in the Department of Geography at Durham University in the United Kingdom." – "This blog is a personal project that does not seek to represent Durham University."
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

MAPS

• Dams in Italy – "View a list of Dams in Italy below." – Source: MapAtlas.org – "World Map Atlas - Powered by Google Maps" – In multiple languages
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• Hydroelectricity in Italy – "In Italy 67% of energy produced by renewable sources comes from hydroelectric." – Source: Found in the Energy section of eni scuola – "Eni in brief" – In English, Italian
• Key Developments in the History of Gravity Dams – "Ancient Times" – "The Roman Empire" – Source: Found in the Cracking Dams section of SimScience – "A web site devoted to areas of science where computer simulations are at the forefront of discovery."
• List of Roman dams and reservoirs – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
•  Info about, for or on things to do in Tuscany/Toscana *, dated, Wednesday, July 13, 2011

* = Blog entry has been updated 

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

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That's it for Friday, 14 June 2013: venerdi, 14 giugno 2013

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Tutto il mondo e' paese."
"Nothing changes wherever you go."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:
Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2013)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2013, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on Italian food

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 JULY 2013)

Here are some links about, for or on Italian food

BACKGROUND

• Food Tripping In Italy – January 3, 2010 – Source: Travel Guide Italy AKA www.travelguideitaly.net – "Activities | Italian Food | Resorts | Shopping | Sites To See | Travel | Tips" – "About"
• Italian Food – Source: Kwintessential – "'Helping you Speak the Local Lingo' - Professional Document Translation, Interpreters, Multilingual Business Services and Training"
• Authentic Italian Food – "Wondering what the Italians like to eat? Dig into some knowledge about authentic Italian food. Our guide to real Italian cuisine gives you the facts & information you want to know."
• Famous Italian Food – "Italian food has taken the world by storm. Find out about the most famous Italian dishes that are driving people crazy around the world."
• Northern Italian Food – "Want to know about Northern Italian cuisine? Find out about the rich and tasty types of foods that are trademark items of the people of the North of Italy."
• Gourmet Italian Food – "Thinking about Italian gourmet food? Find out what makes the gourmet food of Italy great to eat and even better to share with others."
• History of Italian food – "Amazed by the diversity and deliciousness of Italian cuisine? Want to know more about how the Italian foods evolved through the ages? Read on to find out as we trace the history of Italian food."
• Italian Fast Food – "The fast pace lifestyle of today requires fast food. Ever wonder what kind of fast food they have in Italy? Read on to find out about the fast food trend in the country that brought the world fast food items like the pizza" 
• Italian Food Guide: Regional Food in Italy – "Are you going on holiday to Italy? Looking forward to sampling some of the delicious food in Italy? Our guide to Italian food gives you the facts & information you want to know."
• Italian Food Names – "Looking for a particular Italian dish but forgot the name? want to know the names of some of the most common types of Italian food? Our guide to Italian food names gives you the facts & information you want to know."
• Italian Food Terms – "Interested in knowing the different terms the Italians use for different parts of their meal? Find out more about the Italian food terms most commonly used in Italy."
• Italian Specialties Food – "Want to dig in to something special? Take a look at the Italian food specialties and what treats they have to tantalize your taste buds." 
• Types of Italian Food – "Interested in knowing about the types of food that form the cuisine of Italy? Read on to find out what the major items in the cuisine are and why there is so much variety in the Italian cuisine."
•  X – "" – Source: X – ""

BLOGS, BLOG ENTRIES AND WEB SITES

• BLOGS
• Mangia Bene Blog – "" – blogger: Deborah Mele – Source: Found on Italian Food Foreve  – In English, Italian
• X – "" – Source: X – "" 
• BLOG ENTRIES
• Traditional Italian Food – Posted in Food, Italy – February 17th, 2013 – "" – Source: Colors of Italy – "A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority."
• X – "" – Source: X – ""  

• WEB SITES
• Italian Food Forever – "" – Deborah Mele – Source: web site – In English, Italian
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

ITALIAN FOOD

• Food in Italy – "Italy" – Source: Food in Every Country – ""
• Italian Food – "Italian Food  |  Quick/Easy Recipes  |  Le Basi [, Or: Italian Cooking 101] |  Classic Recipes" – From Kyle Phillips, former About.com Guide – Source: Found in the Italian Food section of About.com
• Know Your Signature Italian Foods by Region – "From the alpine heights of northern Italy to the sun-drenched island of Sicily, take a tantalizing culinary tour around Europe's most famous boot-shaped country." – By Sara Schwartz – Source: Found in the Recipe & Menus section of  Delish – "Recipes,Party Food, Cooking Guides" – "About Us"
• X  – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Italian Food – "Italy offers so many appetizing types of food it’s going to be hard to choose just one of our recipes to cook. Our Italian dishes are all authentic, delicious and easy to make. Learn how to make pizzas, pastas, lasagna and more of your favourite Italian d" – Source: Found in the Food & Drink section of videojug – "Get Good at Life. The world's best how to videos plus free expert advice and tutorials." 
• Italian Food Net – "Video recipes of Authentic Italian cooking and Italian food recipes" – Source: web site – In English, Italian
• X – "" – Source: X – "" 

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• BEVERAGES
• APERITIVO AKA APÉRITIF
• Info about an Italian aperitivo in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 22, 2011
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 14, 2012
• COFFEE
• Info about espresso (coffee) in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 27, 2009
• Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, August 28, 2007'
• SPIRITS
• Info about alcoholic drinks in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
• Info about, for or on the wines of the Abruzzo region of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 07, 2011
• Info about, for or on prosecco in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 25, 2011
• DESSERTS
• Info on some of the best gelaterie (where to buy gelato) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 20, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian pastries in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 25, 2012
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• FOOD / FOOD PRODUCTS
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info about, for or on rice and risotto in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• Info about, for or on soups (minestre) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian gourmet foods in and from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 21, 2011
• Info about, for or on truffles (tartufi) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 19, 2011
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• Info about, for or on pizza in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
  
• Info about, for or on salumi (Italian cured meats) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• Info about, for or on formaggi (cheeses) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• Info about, for or on pasta in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 28, 2010
• Info on some of the food delicacies/specialties from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Monday, March 08, 2010
• Info about chocolate in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 13, 2009
• Info on Olive Oil in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• Info on Food Products of Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 31, 2006
• FOOD STORES / GROCERY STORES
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 06, 2010
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 12, 2009
• Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy *, dated, Monday, November 21, 2005
• HERBS AND SPICES
• Info about, for or on herbs and spices used in Italian cooking *, dated,Thursday, June 28, 2012
• RECIPES
• Info about. for or on recipes from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 04, 2012
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES
• Info on food and wine products guide to the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated,Thursday, July 05, 2012
• Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) about, for or on food in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 16, 2011
• Info on food blogs in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: CHRISTMAS
• Info about traditional Italian Christmas foods and drink, meals and recipes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: MISCELLANEOUS
• 
  
• Info about, for or on Italian versus Italian-American cuisine *, dated, Sunday, April 14, 2013
• Info about "Slow Food" in Italy and beyond *, dated, Wednesday, August 15, 2012
• Info on food museums in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
• Info on Cooking Classes in Italy *, dated, Friday May 12, 2006
• Info on Visiting Food Shrines in France and one in Italy *, dated, Sunday, January 15, 2006
• TERMS / TERMINOLOGY AND KITCHEN TOOLS / UTENSILS
• Info about, for or on kitchen or cooking utensils (tools) from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info on culinary terms / cooking terminology used in Italian cooking *, dated, Wednesday, August 10, 2011

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

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That's it for Sunday, 9 June 2012: domenica, 9 giugno 2013

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown. 

"Cucinare è una forma d'amore."

"Cooking is Love made visible."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:
Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 JULY 2013)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2013, All Rights Reserved.

Info on what to wear/how to dress/what to pack when traveling to Italy and beyond

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 26 MAY 2016)

Here are some links on what to wear/how to dress/what to pack when traveling to Italy and beyond:

WHAT TO WEAR/ HOW TO DRESS/WHAT TO PACK

• WEAR
• What Should I Wear? – "" – Source: JOURNEYWOMAN™ – "The Premier Travel Resource for Women"
• What to Wear in Italy from a Local’s Point of View – by alex – on May 26th, 2013 – by Jacopo Grazz – Source: Posted in "Destination Packing Lists" of Travel Fashion Girl – "OFFERS WOMEN ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO PACK CLOTHING, BEAUTY PRODUCTS, AND TRAVEL GEAR THAT COMBINES FORM, FUNCTION, AND FASHION.!" – "About"
• What to Wear  . . . – Source: Found under Travel Tips within the  TRAVEL section of USA TODAY – "Latest World and US News"
• What to Wear in Rome to Dress Like a Local – by Gabi Logan, Demand Media
• What to Wear for the Summer in Italy –  Gigi Starr, Demand Media
• What to Wear on Vacation in Italy  – Elizabeth Smith, Demand Media 
• What to Wear When You're Traveling to Italy in October  – Elizabeth Smith, Demand Media
• What to Wear in Italy – July 2nd, 2009 – by Jessica (Spiegel) – Source: Italy section of WhyGo, Part of the BootsnAll Travel Network – "ONE-STOP INDIE TRAVEL GUIDE EST. 1998"
• What to Wear in Italy in the Summer – May 12th, 2009
• What to Wear in Italy in the Winter – September 25th, 2008
• What to wear in Italy  – "Photo of Italian Summers" – Source: Pinterest – "is an online pinboard. Organize and share things you love."
• What to Wear & What Not to Wear in Italy! – Published on Thursday, May 24, 2012  – by JacobMartin – Source: Italy Travel by Perillo Tours – "Get Italy Travel Vacation Tips, Ideas on Italian People, Cities, Food, Culture"
• X  – "" – Source: X – ""
• DISCUSSIONS/FORUMS
• what to wear in Italy – [Started by:] tmaun – Oklahoma – Aug 13, 2012, 11:12 PM – Source: Found in the Rome Travel Forum subsection within the Rome Tourism section of tripadvisor^® – "features reviews and advice on hotels, resorts, flights, vacation rentals, vacation packages, travel guides, and lots more."
• What to wear in Italy – [Started by:] Pam – Folsom, CA 5/5/12 – Source: Found in Graffiti Wall subsection of Plan Your Trip section of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door – "Europe Tours, Trip Planning, Travel Guides & Information"
• X  – "" – Source: X – "" 
• DRESS
• 10 Tips on How to Dress in Italy – "Edited by Divax, Pranit, VC, Krystle and 11 others" – Source: wikiHow – "How to do anything"
• How to Dress Like an Italian – "Dress Italian Style" – April 1, 2010 – By Eleonora Baldwin – Source: Travel Belles – "About"
• How to Dress in Italy During Summer – on May 16, [20]12 – by Selene – Source: Select Italy blog section of Select Italy – "The ultimate source for travel to Italy" – In English, Russian
• Italian Dress Code? – "How to dress and what not to wear when traveling to Italy"  – by Catherine de Luca – Source: YourGuidetoItaly.com – "Italy Bit by Bite"
• X – ""  – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
• PACK
• How to Pack Smartly for Your Italian Vacation – on Dec 12,, [20]12 – by Martina – Source: Select Italy blog section of Select Italy – "The ultimate source for travel to Italy" – In English, Russian
• Italy Packing List – June 20th, 2011 – by Jessica (Spiegel) – Source: Italy section of WhyGo, Part of the BootsnAll Travel Network – "ONE-STOP INDIE TRAVEL GUIDE EST.1998"
• What to Pack for Italy: Spring & Autumn – June 6th, 2011
• What to Pack for Italy: Winter Travel  – June 16th, 2011
• Italy What to Pack– "Most Viewed What to Pack in Italy" – Source: VirtualTourist – "The People Behind the Places^®"
• Checkout on this web page: What to Pack: Cities in Italy
• Packing for an Unforgettable Trip to Italy – Published on  Wednesday, June 20, 2012 – by JacobMartin – Source: Italy Travel by Perillo Tours – "Get Italy Travel Vacation Tips, Ideas on Italian People, Cities, Food, Culture"
• Packing tips for Italy – "Some personal thoughts on efficient packing and space-saving techniques" – Source: Italy Heaven – "Italy Travel, Holiday and Tourism Guide" 
• The Ultimate Guide to Travel Packing – "Welcome to IndependentTraveler.com's comprehensive guide to packing for a trip. On this page, we offer expert tips on what to pack, what to leave at home and how to solve the most common packing dilemmas. You'll also find cool interactive tools such as an interactive packing list and a quiz to find out your packing personality." – Source: Found in the Packing & Accessories subsection within the Travel Tips section of IndependentTraveler.com – "Real Travelers. Practical Advice."
• 14 Things You Might Not Think to Pack -- But Should
• Confessions of an Overpacker 
• Packing 101  
• Expert Packing Tips for Every Type of Trip 
• Interactive Packing List 
• Must-Read Advice for Overpackers 
• Common Packing Problems: Solved! 
• Quiz: What's Your Packing Personality? 
• What Do I Pack For My Trip to Italy? – July 1, 2011 – by Amanda Ruggeri – Source: Posted under the categories of All around Italy and Travel tips withinTHE WALKS OF ITALY BLOG – "About Us" – of WALKS OF ITALY – "About Us"
• What to Wear in Rome: Italy Packing List – "When in Rome, do as the Romans!" – by alex – on September 27th, 2012 – Source: Travel Fashion Girl – "OFFERS WOMEN ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO PACK CLOTHING, BEAUTY PRODUCTS, AND TRAVEL GEAR THAT COMBINES FORM, FUNCTION, AND FASHION." – "About"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

LISTS

• PACKING LISTS– "Travel Fashion Girl offers Functional and Fashion Packing Lists!" – Source: Travel Fashion Girl – "OFFERS WOMEN ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO PACK CLOTHING, BEAUTY PRODUCTS, AND TRAVEL GEAR THAT COMBINES FORM, FUNCTION, AND FASHION." – "About"
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• 10 Things You Should Never Wear When Traveling Abroad – "" – Source:  IndependentTraveler.com – "Real Travelers. Practical Advice."
• Fashion Travel Tips for Italy  – Elizabeth Smith, Demand Media – Source: Found under Travel Tips within the  TRAVEL section of USA TODAY – "Latest World and US News" 
• How to Pack – November 27, 2011 – Source: J’s Everyday Fashion – "About"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy"
• Packing For Europe: Tips and Regrets! – "Follow me on INSTAGRAM: Ultimakeover"  Published on Oct 12, 2012 – by: Claire Ashley
• Packing for Europe: Tips and Regrets! Part 2 – "" – Published on Oct 12, 2012 
• Packing for Italy | 2015 Travel Series – "I'm back with another installment of my 2015 Travel Series! Today I am sharing what I brought on our trip to Italy last fall and how I packed for it. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching ☺" – Published on Jul 6, 2015 – Pretty Neat Living
• Haul & Review | Travel Accessories | 2015 – " I'm back with another installment of my 2015 Travel Series! Today I am sharing a haul & review featuring travel accessories I bought for our trip to Italy last fall. Check out my blog for pics & links. Thanks for watching ☺" – Published on Jul 12, 2015   

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info on pickpocketing in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
• Info on Scams and Ripoffs in Italy *, dated, Friday, May 26, 2006
• Info on Personal Safety in Italy *, dated Wednesday, November 30, 2005

* = Blog entry has been updated 

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 450+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 2 June 2013: domenica, 2 giugno 2013

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Mangia quello che piace a te, vesti come piace agli altri."
"Eat what you like, wear what others like."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 26 MAY 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.