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Abruzzo featured in the movie “The American”

This article from La Repubblica discusses the movie The American (opening September 1) starring George Clooney.  Much of the movie was shot in Abruzzo post-earthquake.  The landscape of this region is central to the movie and will be surprising and fascinating to those who don’t know it. Various Italian actors are featured including Violante Placido who plays the part of the woman with whom the protagonist has a torrid affair…

Le Marche: ideal retirement and more

In this article Corriere della Sera asks if Le Marche will become like Florida for American retirees. AARP’s magazine listed the region as one of the top five places to retire abroad.   Corriere notes that there’s been a lot of media coverage of Le Marche recently as a region to explore in depth – so will it become the next Umbria (which was the next Tuscany)?

Article about NYC’s new slow pace in La Repubblica

According to this article in La Repubblica New York City’s pace is slowing down.  The article mentions new playgrounds, car-free areas, bike paths and street lights that give pedestrians more time to cross as examples of a less-frenetic lifestyle in the Big Apple.  Is the city that never sleeps getting a taste of la dolce vita?

The best gelaterie in Italy

If you’re traveling in Italy and are looking for delicious artisanal gelato this article from Corriere della Sera discusses some of the best gelaterie throughout the country.  There are those that specialize in traditional flavors, like chocolate, hazelnut and fruit.  Then there are those that propose more unusual combinations ranging from cashew with beer to basil to… gorgonzola.  Worth trying out!

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