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Murano glass jewelry and a special form of art


by Ken Wilson
The art of Murano glass making is famous in every corner of the world. Every year, millions of tourists visit this amazing part of Italy and discover the amazing island of Murano. The tradition is long and it is incredible how glassmakers still use techniques invented centuries ago. Their creations are unique [...]

Ski duty free? Livigno, Italy is the place to be


by Andrew Regan
Tired of paying Ј5 plus for an aprиs ski beer? Livigno’s tax free slopes offer great terrain at much lower prices than the rest of Western Europe.
France, Austria and Switzerland are some of the most famous ski resorts for British skiers and snowboarders. But these traditional favourites are now also some of the [...]