Paola Cirino

In Italy, the birthplace of opera and a land of poets where deep passions are woven into daily life, love finds its voice in music. There are so many Italian love songs to chose from, to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply setting the mood.

Here are five classics to create a Valentine’s Day playlist that will make your heart skip a beat.

Do you already know the most colorful villages in Italy? Set off on a journey to discover the fifteen most cheerful villages to visit and photograph

An exciting journey through Monte San Pietrangeli's historic center. Among churches, palaces and ancient walls, let's go and find history and beauty.

This will make me look like a grumpy old lady or even an evil witch, but it’s part of my personal I-don’t-care-about-other-people’s-judgment program. So here we go.
"I need a favor"
“Guys, can anyone help this afternoon?”
“Damn, school is closed tomorrow, and I have to go to work. WHAT COULD I POSSIBLY DO?"
Not to be dramatic, but that’s how a nightmare starts.
To give you some context, I have a group chat with some friends and another with family, and this is the kind of messages that made m...

If you don't know what to do in spring in Venice here are 7 top destinations to choose from, from the must-sees to the hidden gems of the Lagoon.
Venice and its art treasures never lose their charm and yet, with nature awakening and the colors becoming more vibrant, the lagoon city undoubtedly becomes even more beautiful. So, what to do in spring in Venice? Long walks through the narrow streets are certainly an excellent way to get to know the city and its dreamy atmospheres and if the weather is still a little uncertain, t...

If you love traveling with your pet, this is the article for you. Let's discover together
Year after year, pet-friendly destinations in Italy are multiplying in order to satisfy those who can't part with their little companion even in their getaways from everyday life.
Do you love art cities and small villages to be discovered? Do you dream of the blue sea or green mountain paths? In any case, use this guide to choose the perfect destination for you and your four-legged friend among many opti...

Have you ever noticed it? Sometimes, when we try to erase a negative stereotype (and rightfully so!), we end up creating another one. It’s made in good faith, but it still gives an unrealistic depiction of a certain group, situation etc.
We are no exception. Many things have been said and taken for granted about us poor, lonely and unhappy childless women. How many times have we been represented as eccentric old ladies, surrounded by cats, perhaps with a tragic love story in our past that jus...

Outdoor life and landscapes of incomparable beauty: Vitalpina® Hotels Südtirol will turn your holidays in South Tyrol into a unique experience.
A land where the beauty of the Dolomites, Unesco heritage site, reigns supreme. A place where the environment is protected and respected thanks to the existence of eight parks. A region where, between villages and valleys, a millenary culture is preserved and handed down. If you are looking for a place to regenerate mind and body, then South Tyrol is ...

a long tradition still alive in Fabriano, but not only there.
Italy boasts an artisan tradition whose richness and variety have few rivals in the world. Italian handmade paper, however, is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Italy, yet the spread of paper in Europe was due to local master paper makers.
This very useful and versatile product, in fact, came to us in the Middle Ages after a centuries-long journey that began in China, paused in the Middle East an...

From Sardinia’s crystal clear sea to the rugged peaks of the Alps, Italy is hardly short on dreamy landscapes. But with summer winding down and beaches less on the collective brain, it’s an apt time to spotlight several of the most spectacular canyons in Italy, each shaped by water and wind over the millennia.
In most cases, those natural wonders are easier to reach than you might think — perfect for both expert hikers and garden-variety nature lovers.
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Il 15 agosto 2007 la strage di Duisburg costringe la Germania ad aprire gli occhi sulla presenza della ‘ndrangheta nel paese. A quindici anni di distanza Tommaso Pedicini e Cristina Giordano realizzano un podcast per riflettere su cosa è stato fatto e cosa c’è da fare in Germania per arginare la presenza della criminalità organizzata.
Sangue a Duisburg è un podcast in tre episodi realizzato da Cristina Giordano da ascoltare su Cosmo Italiano, il programma radiofonico di WDR, radio pubblica te...

Ha più di otto secoli di storia alle spalle l’Historische Wurstkuchl di Ratisbona. Oggi accogliente ristorante, un tempo bancarella per operai e portuali
Non c’è nessun altro locale al mondo che possa vantare una storia così lunga, e mai interrotta. L’Historische Wurstkuchl inizia a servire cibo nel 1146, ma esisteva ancora prima. La sua origine infatti è contemporanea a quella dello Steinerne Brücke il ponte di pietra di Ratisbona, costruito fra il 1135 e il 1146.
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Sicuramente sono di parte, quando si tratta di uno dei miei luoghi del cuore, ma è difficile concentrare in poche righe tutte le meraviglie che il piccolo angolo di mondo, noto come Costiera Amalfitana, offre. Cosa rende quei posti così speciali? Non è mai una cosa sola, ma più probabilmente un mix perfettamente bilanciato di tanti fattori.