Life + Style

Michele Ferrero, the man renowned for giving the world Nutella, Tic Tacs, Kinder Eggs, and the ever-famous Ferrero Rocher chocolates, has passed away on Saturday, February 14th.  He had been suffering from a long-term illness and ultimately lost the battle …

Ranked #1 must-visit destination in 2015 by the New York Times, Milan has always had a controversial charm. Most people either love or hate it. It’s colder – in all senses – than other Italian cities, and it has to …

“A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale!” Anything goes at Carnival, Italians say.  It doesn’t matter if you are a celebrity, a politician, or even the Pope, the giant puppets parading in the historical Carnivals of Viareggio or Putignano can resemble anybody. …

The water canals in Venice, are being stripped of one of its most famous attractions: the serenading gondola ride experience. Newly issued water traffic regulations in Venice are not allowing for gondolas to group around in the canals.     …

There’s been a lot of Oscar buzz for Nightcrawler, in particular for the daunting performance by Jake Gyllenhaal, but the movie also marks Rene Russo’s return to the big screen after a long hiatus, broken only briefly to play Thor’s …

This Saturday January 24, Bologna’s city center will come alive at night with art. During Art City White Night, the city’s museums, palaces, cafes, art galleries, and shops will host contemporary art exhibitions and events until midnight. There will be …

Every year in January, the Consumer Electronic Show showcases the latest technology from countries all around the world to the general public. This year at the CES (held at Las Vegas, Nevada) Italy had the opportunity to prove itself as …

He became a teen idol while on the popular show Gilmore Girls, he has been a promising movie star, he has reached world wide recognition with the series Heroes, yet actor Milo Ventimiglia never subscribed to the ways of young …

In a world where color photographs are ubiquitous, we tend to be unaware of its humble beginnings. Born in Scandiano, Italy in 1943, Luigi Ghirri became a champion of contemporary photography. He pioneered color photography, often taking snapshots of landscape …

Every year in early January, the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicks off the award season that leads to the world famous Golden Globes and Academy Awards. Over the last two decades, the Festival has grown in terms of popularity …