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29 July 2010. Ferragusto, the traditional holiday on 15 August, falls on a Sunday in 2010. This note explains the implications for public transport timetables.
Petrol and diesel prices in Italy and San Marino
28 July 2010. Updated prices - it's hardly worth driving to San Marino for a fill, unless you're going anyway.
2 May 2010. More information on railway station pitfalls, particularly concerning timetables and non-related stations.
2 May 2010. When considering your residence in Italy, remember that central and southern parts may be subject to earthquakes. This may affect your negotiating and bargaining when buying a property; likewise, poor mobile phone reception may colour your decision.
La Befana, pictured in Le Marche, Italy
12 December 2009. Detailed picture of the witch-like character, La Befana, during a ceremony in Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Le Marche on 6 January 2008.
Children in Le Marche receive presents from La Befana
12 December 2009. Taking place on the same day as the Christian Feast of the Epiphany, La Befana sits quietly and waits for the next child who will receive a present.
Italian Speed Camera Sign showing the Controllo Elettronico Della Velocita message
24 October 2009. Picture of an Italian speed camera sign, warning vehicles about these new devices.
24 October 2009. Updated information on the plastic roadside speed cameras.
Petrol and diesel price comparison in Italy and San Marino
17 July 2009. Updated prices from the UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Italy and San Marino; the strong Euro in 2009 means that UK drivers no longer get much cheaper fuel, with the exception of Luxembourg and Austria.
Banner of La Quintana, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy, taken in August 2008
16 May 2009. La Quintana is an annual historical festival that takes place in the ancient city of Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, on the first Sunday in August.
Procession for La Quintana in Ascoli Piceno, August 2008
16 May 2009. It is this ancient city's medieval joust, and is preceded by a huge costumed procession through each of the city's six neighbourhoods
La Giostra della Quintana, Ascoli Piceno; Assembly for the Italian medieval games, 3 August 2008
16 May 2009.The joust and games take place in the city's football stadium; this photo shows the processions from the various districts of Ascoli Piceno assembling before the grand proclamation.
Costumed lady at the Quintana festival, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
16 May 2009. Even the children of this ancient city become involved, donning the apparel of their forefathers and engaging in a cultural highlight.
Horse-mounted jouster at La Quintana, Italy, preparing for the forthcoming games
16 May 2009. At the Tournament a (horse) rider represents each Sestieri (borough) and is dressed in their colours
Italy by train and bus: An introduction
30 January 2009. More useful information about Italian railroad stations, providing details of how to use timetables and platforms.
Use of language in hidden Italy
25 October 2008. Did you know - why Italian windows are much easier to clean than British windows.
22 July 2008. Updated diesel and petrol prices added for UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Italy and the Republic of San Marino.
21 May 2008. "Il bicchiere della staffa" = the class of the stirrup. But what does it mean?
Petrol and diesel price comparison in Italy and San Marino
20 May 2008. Some more information added about Serravalle, San Marino and the ease by which you can get cheaper fuel.
San Ginesio (MC) and Sibillini mountains, Le Marche
7 May 2008. Evocative picture of the countryside showing San Ginesio and the Sibillini mountains.
7 May 2008. Some wonderful and colourful expressions and proverbs in the Gravinese dialect.
Italian road signs; take the test and check your knowledge
2 February 2008. Going to drive in Italy? Think you know a bit of Italian? Nervous about finding your way around? This fun self-test gives you a chance to see and learn about road signs and their meanings.
10 January 2008. A new dialectic saying from Puglia.