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Articles about Italy and anything related giving a better insight to Italian life, culture and people.

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Coffee
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0010: THE HISTORY OF COFFEE
The name Cappuccino comes from the resemblance of its color to the robes of the monks of the Capuchin order.

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Italian Life.
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0009: LEARN ITALIAN IN ITALY
Studying Italian in Italy is the best possible experience you can have to learn the language.

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Italian Life.
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0008: ROMANTIC ITALY - Want To Know More Why Italy Is Considered Romantic?
Romantic Getaways In Italy As Perceived By Maria Liberati, Author Of The Basic Art Of Italian Cooking.

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Italian Life.
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0007: CUSTOMER SERVICE, ITALIAN STYLE
When you patronize a retail store or restaurant in Italy, it is almost always the owner of the business that takes care of you.

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Food and Drink.
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0006: BARBERA WINE
Barbera, the ultimate Italian summer red is also known as the perfect pizza wine for many.

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Coffee
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0005: ITALIAN ROAST COFFEE: For An Authentic Espresso
Why the name Italian Roast when coffee comes from Brazil?

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Coffee
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0004: CAPPUCCINO SECRETS: Creating the Perfect Foam
Here is an article that tells the secret of creating the perfect foam with steamed milk for making a wonderful cappuccino.

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Italian Life.
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0003: LIVE TO WORK OR WORK TO LIVE?
We found a house in Italy, sold up in the UK and after restoration, opened Villa Sibillini Country House.

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Coffee
Xtrallusion offers Adventure, Activity, Escorted and Independent self-guided Walking holiday itineraries on the Italian Rivieras, in the Italian Lakes, in the Italian Alps and in some of the most beautiful corners of Italy. 0002: THE HISTORY OF ITALIAN COFFEE
Early Italians embraced coffee as if it were their own discovery and did much to advance the popularity of the beverage worldwide.

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The thing with Italy and many of it's towns and cities, is that you are always aware of the great contrast between beauty and 'ugliness' - the beauty and the beast. Nothing conforms to a standard level of tidiness, order or cleanliness - you see in one direction graffiti covered walls and badly maintained buildings and streets, and then the other way, a beautiful Piazza, boutique, park or building. An old scooter passes ridden by an immaculately dressed woman. Nothing borders onto sterility here, nor is there ever a constant level of perceived 'perfection' and order that you get in Switzerland for example. Wherever you go, there are new surprises for all your senses - maybe it is these great contrasts in the daily life which gives Italy it's charm, it's vibrant life and it's visitors a never ending curiosity.

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