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<description><![CDATA[Andrew J Smith has lived in Italy for over ten years.  He has fallen in love with Italy and devotes his time to sharing his insider knowledge of Italy. His dream is to bring some of the little known places and products of Italy to a wider audience.  

Andrew shares his passion for his Italy through his websites.]]></description>
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<title>Best of All Italian Wine and the Ultimate Italian Wine Region</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Italian wine is famous throughout the world. Unfortunately there is so much of it that it is often difficult to find the wonderful wine that is hidden in there somewhere. Here then is the hiding place of lots of that good wine.]]></description>
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<title>Best Costa Smeralda Beaches</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:06:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for the best beaches on the Costa Smeralda? Well we have discovered a number of beaches on the Costa Smeralda that are absolutely stunning!]]></description>
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<title>The Secrets of the Cinque Terre</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:37:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Discover the best time to visit the Cinque Terre, Italy at its most seductive!" Take the time to wonder the twisting lanes and join in the gossip in the piazzas, even if you don't understand much the passion for life of the local folk is very catching.]]></description>
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<title>Best Italian Wine</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:23:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The name Biondi Santi is THE name in Italian wines. With over seven hundred years of tradition and having invented the famous Brunello di Montalcino this is a Tuscan family that is, like their wines, truly exceptional. ]]></description>
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<title>The Best Italian Wine - The Romans Thought So</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:26:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Valsusa and more especially Chiomonte Wines were once one of the most popular with the leaders of the Roman Empire. By 2002 these wines had been virtually forgotten until the family saved the vines of their grandfather "Camillo" by buying the "Rocce del Bau" vineyards, birthplace of the celebrated "Fortunato" wine.]]></description>
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<title>Boring Old House Insurance - Italian Style</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:12:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our series on buying a property in Italy we look at an aspect of utmost importance but sadly something that is often neglected. Overlook this and the consequences can be disastrous.]]></description>
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<title>Which is the Best Italian Dish?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:04:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Italy has the best cuisine in the world and thousands upon thousands of recipes that are exceptional. After well over ten years of living in Italy I have begun the arduous and nearly impossible job of trying to discover the greatest Italian dishes. ]]></description>
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<title>The Five Best Towns in Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:23:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the Five Best Towns in Italy? We have the answer for you, five of the loveliest little towns you will find anywhere on earth.]]></description>
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<title>Best Spas in Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of the best spas in Italy are near Venice. In this and future articles we discover the best of them here and elsewhere in Italy.]]></description>
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<title>How to Buy Property in Italy - An Easy Italian Real Estate Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:22:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most stable property market in the world and some of the most desirable real estate on the plant make Italy a wise choice. Italian real estate is surprisingly cheap, if you look in the right places, and this article should answer all you questions on how to buy property in Italy. The good news is that it is very easy to do...]]></description>
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<title>Our Best  Homemade Ravioli Pasta Recipe</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:27:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I adore this recipe. It is authentically Italian - taught to me by my mother-in-law. A real Italian Mamma!]]></description>
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<title>When is the Best Time  To Visit Venice Italy?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 13:35:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am often asked this and having lived in Italy for ten years I have the answer to this question.  Venice is the most wonderful city in the world but its weather is definitely not. If you visit Venice at the 'wrong' time you are sure to have a miserable experience. Unfortunately a large number of people - in fact most of them do just that.]]></description>
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<title>Best Beaches in Venice Italy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The beaches here are not quite up to the standard of the best beaches in Sardinia but they are still lovely and amongst the best beaches in the north of Italy. After lots of lying on sand and swimming in the sea - painstaking research for sure. My family and I have produced our Venice Italy Beach Guide and the beaches featured are the beaches that we think are the best beaches in the Veneto.]]></description>
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<title>A Traditional Polenta Recipe Straight From Italy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Polenta and Gnocchi are the most popular staples in the mountain regions of the Veneto. Our home is near Vicenza, in the heart of Veneto Italy, and here polenta is even eaten for breakfast, served in a bowl of hot milk, it is hands-down better than cornflakes for breakfast.]]></description>
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<title>The Six Best Sights in Venice</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:42:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My wife and I live in the Veneto with Venice Italy on our doorstep. Venice is so often visited but so little known and in this series of articles we intend to share with you the sights that must not be missed in Venice. ]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Christmas Or Birthday Gift - The Four Top Gift Ideas - Italian Style</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I live in Italy and many friends who don't often ask me what would be the perfect gift to give with an Italian theme. Something to give to a friend who really loves Italy. Here is the answer in four easy steps.]]></description>
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<title>How to Sell the Best Shoes in the World</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:57:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The funny thing is I never realized that the "designer shoes"  I once wore were so inferior.  For years I lived in the UK and USA and thought I knew about shoes... Then I moved to Italy. What a surprise - I discovered some marvelous shoes made by small artisans in tucked away corners of Italy. These are people who make handcrafted leather shoes of such an exquisite quality that it literally takes your breath away.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Italian Cookery Books</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my book review article this month I review three of the best Italian cookbooks. I have lived ten years in Piedmont Italy and my Italian wife is a fabulous cook. Once I moved to Italy I realized that very few English language Italian cookery books come close to capturing that special something that real Italian cooking is about. I set about finding those that do and this is the result.]]></description>
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<title>Italian Mother-In-Law's Cannelloni</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This in my mother-in-law's Cannelloni recipe. I can never get enough of it. The mother-in-law is always welcome to stay but only if she cooks this recipe for me. ]]></description>
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<title>Evocative and Beautiful Journey Through Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:54:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Piedmont is the region of Italy that my family and I live in. We believe it to be the most beautiful region of Italy and one of the most beautiful and magical places on earth. ]]></description>
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<title>Authentic Italian Food - The Best on Earth</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 10:52:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Italian food is virtually unknown outside of Italy. That might sound like quite a statement but it is true. Most restaurants and cookery books that profess to be about Italian food are anything but ... after ten years of living in Italy I can share a little of what I have learned...]]></description>
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<title>Why Learn Italian?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 09:53:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article provides a simple guide to how to learn Italian. Follow the tips provided here and you will soon be on your way to speaking one of the loveliest languages on earth.]]></description>
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<title>The Three Best Italian Cookbooks</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 09:52:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ten years ago my family moved to Italy. Many a time have I been asked for advice on good English language books featuring authentic Italian cooking. This article is my answer to that question.]]></description>
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<title>Venice Hotel Heaven</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:45:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Few hotels epitomize the elegance, style and fine dining that are synonymous with Italy in general, but with the city of Venice in particular. Venice is a city that is world renowned for style and superb taste it is no easy feat to be the best and most luxurious hotel in Venice. This rare distinction is however something that these hotels have managed to achieve.]]></description>
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<title>Live the Italian Dream Life - I Do and So Can You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:59:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I live in Piedmont Italy - perhaps the most beautiful Italian region. I enjoy good food, travel and savor the joys of life in this lovely corner of the world. I no longer work and my passion for Italy pays my bills. Many people envy that, but you don't need to...]]></description>
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<title>My Granny's Chicken Marengo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:07:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have lived in Italy for close on ten years and of the many things I love perhaps the food is top of the list. Eating in Italy is a serious business.      Some of the best meals you will ever eat in Italy aren't to be found in restaurants but in people's homes.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Italian Pasta Books</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:18:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good English language pasta book is hard to find. Which are the best? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Homemade Lasagna</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:41:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I love this recipe. It is genuinely Italian and was taught to me by my mother-in-law. A real Italian Mamma!]]></description>
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<title>Authentic Italian Cookbooks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:17:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most Italian recipe and cookbooks are not at all authentic. You might eat some tasty meals, but they most certainly won't be anything like the cuisine of Italy. These books on the other hand are the real thing...]]></description>
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<title>The Best Italian Cook Book?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:38:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Which is the best authentic Italian cook book? This is a question I am asked a lot. I have lived in Italy for ten years and many of my family and friends have in the past asked me for advice as to which Italian cookbooks give you a real "taste" of Italy. These are the essential books for those who love Italian food.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Books on Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:31:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the second in my series of articles on the best books about Italy.  In my first I mentioned that after having lived in Italy for ten years many people ask me for advice on good books on Italy. Books that will really give you the feeling of what life is really like in Italy.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Beaches in the World</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:56:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Which are the Best Beaches in the World?  Not an easy question to answer but after much testing this is my selection.]]></description>
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<title>You Can Stay in the Kings Castle or Nobles Mansion</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:45:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever thought of taking a vacation break in the style you deserve? I have found some palaces and castles for you to stay. ]]></description>
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<title>Explore Italy in a Yacht</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:21:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Italy is perhaps the most beautiful of the Mediterranean countries and very few other places on earth can compare. The coastline is spectacular with stunning beaches and quiet little bays, most of which can be reached only by sea. The islands of Sicily in Sardinia are perfect for exploring - with an average of 300 days of sunshine and with warm winds off Africa this is a great sailing spot.]]></description>
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<title>Which is the Best Italian Wine?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:56:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do so many people only know Pinot Grigio and Chianti? These Italian wines are far better.]]></description>
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<title>The Top Luxury Hotels - Resorts And Villas In Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Old fashioned luxury in the style of yesteryear: exquisite places, uncompromising luxury. Italy is synonymous with style and any stay in Italy should be likewise.  Six places that must be visited - if you can afford it.]]></description>
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<title>Which Are the Best Books on Italy?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have lived in Italy for ten year. I am often asked by friends as to which book they should read to really experience Italy. These are the one I recommend.]]></description>
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<title>Shoes With a Difference</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:32:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A pair of Italian shoes handmade for you. Only the finest leather painstakingly crafted into the perfect shoe over six weeks. ]]></description>
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<title>The Only Way to See Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:57:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to discover the real Italy? Well there is only one way to do it. Chose a little known and little explored, yet stunningly beautiful region. My two favorites are Piedmont and Le Marche.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Italian Food in the Whole Wide World?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:33:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where can you find the best Italian food in the whole world? Well that is a question that I can answer for you.]]></description>
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<title>The Ugly Festival</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:31:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A world wide global movement has started! Ugliness is celebrated and admired.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:59:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This could be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Yea, sure! I hear you say. What's the big deal about setting up a web site?  ]]></description>
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