The “Festa della Zeppola”: a festival in December you can’t miss

In the midsts of Christmas celebrations, in Positano, a very special festivity takes place: the Festa della Zeppola (“donot festival” in English).

It is a winter celebration during which some judges have to vote the best “zeppola”. People try very hard to do their best, levitating dough and frying, dipping in sugar or dribbling honey. They definitely want to impress the jury and win.

That’s what happens nowadays, but back in time the donuts were offerent differently. Put in a basket lined with some lemon leaves as ornments. The meaning of the event, in fact, is putting together all the products the coast had to offer to people and tourists. That means raisins, lemon zest, pine nuts, orange peel and honey all mixed up to make the “zeppole”, keeping in mind that the hole in the middle is mandatory not only to win the competion, but to recall the original recipe.

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Getting around Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, may not be the most famous capital in Europe, but it is not a bad reason, if you think deeply: prices are not as high as in London or Paris and monuments and streets are not that crowded!

That’s why sometimes Lisbon is called the city of relax and calm, where you can really enjoy your staying in this place where the keywords are: charm, colors, suggestive atmosphere, pavement cafes, magnificent churches.

Am I giving you the idea of what Lisbon is like?

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The best cities for fun in the world (part 2)

las vegasHere we are again with the second part of this special chart thet presents areas devoted to nightlife, funny activities, art and culture. At the fifth place there is Budapest. That is not a surprise, considering it offers art, culture, fantastic food, thermal baths, big parties and so on. Budapest is not the right place for extreme fun or coolest activities but it offers  many things at a right price.

Sixth La Habana, where life moves with the sound of rumba, salsa and mambo and people knows littler of the amenities and the heaviness of the western society. Here life flows slowly, keeping pieces from the past in a pleasant atmosphere where the whole concept of fun should be revaluated in another way. The capital town of Cuba is still a paradise but it can change radically in few years.

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Visit Cortina D’Ampezzo

visit cortina d'ampezzo in italy

In the middle of Dolomiti, the most famous location wher you can spend your winter holidays is the famous city of Cortina D’ Ampezzo. This town was built for the first time in Middle Age.

During the centuries, Cortina was always the scenario of many battles, like the famous Battaglia della Lega Cambrai (Lega Cambrai’s battle), between Venice and an hostile coalition organized by the Pope of Rome.

In spite of that, Cortina became really popular only during the past century.In particular, thanks to the Olympic Games that took place there, on 1956. From that year, Cortina become a sort of “status-symbol” for the wealthy classes living into the northern part of Italy.

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The best cities for fun in the world (part 1)

best cities for fun in the world berlinWhich are the best cities for fun in the world? Places where it is possible to find funny things and amusement? According to the world travel guide Lonely Planet, here is the list of the ten cities most fun. If you like adventure, enjoying holidays with friend, then you should not miss them.

Lonely Planet examine not just clubs, but also public events, shows, shopping, beach parties and much more. Even if you can not agree with the guys from Lonely Planet, it is interesting to know their opinions and motivations. At the top of this special chart there is Ibiza, the island of love, music, coolness and sexual freedom. If you enjoy dancing until morning in an international atmosphere with the best djs, then Ibiza is made for you. It combines crowded parties with wilderness and romantic dinners.

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Versilia Wine Art festival

versiliaVersilia Wine Art Festival has come to its second edition. This event will take place from 27th to 29th March, in an open-air scenario, the wonderful city centre of Pietrasanta. It is strictly dedicated to connoisseurs and lovers of art and wine, but it’s open to everyone, as long as Pietrasanta offers many attractions in galleries, museums, restaurants and shops.

Versilia Wine Art Festival presents a wide display of Italian and international wines and an original art group exhibition called “Etichette d’autore – Author’s labels”, curated by art critic and journalist Louis Gierut.

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