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Bologna’s Gastronomic Traditions: A Hands-on Cooking Class

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Bologna’s Gastronomic Traditions: A Hands-on Cooking Class Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, beckons food enthusiasts with its rich gastronomic heritage and enticing aromas. Embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of Bologna and discover the secrets of traditional Bolognese cuisine with an immersive hands-on cooking class. Step into […]

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Eat like a local in Bologna: a guide to Bottega Ranocchi

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Bologna is a city renowned for its rich culinary history, and there’s no better place to experience the authentic flavors of the region than at Bottega Ranocchi. This historic salumeria and gastronomia has been serving up the finest local products since 1972, making it a must-visit for any foodie traveler. Located in the heart of

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Lambrusco vs. Pignoletto: Let’s Get Bubbly in Emilia-Romagna!

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Forget the leaning tower for a sec, what Italy is known for is even more exciting: wine! And in Emilia-Romagna, two sparkling stars steal the show – Lambrusco and Pignoletto. Lambrusco: The Party in a Bottle Think of rolling hills near Modena and Reggio Emilia. Now picture a fizzy red wine that comes in every

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Do you really know how to order a coffee?

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Coffee, the most popular drink in the world that can generate big doubts when is the moment to order. This can be different depending on the country, so let’s clarify it! Keep in mind that coffee culture can vary from region to region in Italy, so you might find local variations and specialties not listed

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ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY IF YOU TRAVEL TO ITALY 🤌🏻

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Italian gesticulation, or the use of hand gestures while speaking, is a cultural phenomenon deeply ingrained in Italian communication. It’s an integral part of how Italians express themselves and convey meaning beyond words. Italian gesticulation adds a unique and vibrant dimension to communication, making conversations memorable and engaging! Certainly! If you’re traveling to Italy, having

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Travelling: The major rules when moving through Italy

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Italy’s transport is quite an issue which leaves often people with mixed feelings, especially tourists. The whole system of Italian infrastructures like train, highways, metros and buses reflects perfectly the huge diversity someone can encounter according to the place where they are visiting or living. Some trains are the best and most efficient you could

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Tortellino, the King of Bologna

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Your trip to Bologna will be definitely a miss if you had no chance to enjoy the Tortellini, Bologna’s most famous dish, which is also globally adored and appreciated. There is an ongoing dispute – since the 1800 to be precise – where Bologna and Modena fight nails and teeth to be acknowledged as the

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The truth of Lasagna Bolognese

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Apart from social media, are very few the things that are able to unify people’s judgement and perception worldwide as the commonly shared idea that Lasagna, is perhaps one of the most fulfilling and enduring pleasures we could ever experience in this life. It doesn’t matter where you are, what pasta you are suing and

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Pierpaolo Pasolini: Bologna’s most unconventional son

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I believe not many artists have held the ability to inspire Madonna, David Bowie, Martin Scorsese and David Lachapelle at the same time. Unluckily his vast product is still undiscovered and not particularly popular abroad, but many people have been aware of the geniality and evocative power of Pierpaolo Pasolini, one of the most influential

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The Asinelli tower

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Bloody rivalry is still nowadays a quintessential element in the italian way of living, it is almost a sort of prerogative to show off according to italian culture. Surely todays’ competition is more grounded on who owns the fastest car, the biggest shoes collection or the heaviest weight to pull during a squat session! Well,

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