The Vespa Diaries http://vespadiaries.com Discovery and enjoyment of the Italian lifestyle Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:50:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Italian Interlude in West Village http://vespadiaries.com/italian-interlude-in-west-village/ http://vespadiaries.com/italian-interlude-in-west-village/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:13:02 +0000 admin http://vespadiaries.com/?p=222
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Here is a simple, relaxing itinerary for anyone who wants to live the Italian lifestyle in the West Village neighborhood of New York City:

  1. Savour an espresso – in a ceramic cup –  at Cafe Panino Mucho Giusto. (551 Hudson Street)
  2. Walk through the Abingdon Square Greenmarket and select produce from a nearby farm.
  3. Spend time with family or friends sitting on a park bench at Abingdon Square Park.
  4. Enjoy Italian cuisine made with local and season ingredients at Barbuto. (775 Washington Street)
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Why does life in Italy look so much more inviting than anywhere else on earth? How do the ...Continue Reading]]> View Video

Why does life in Italy look so much more inviting than anywhere else on earth? How do the Italians live so intensely, with such passion? No one has to explain that the Italians are passionate people to start with. But if you want to discover passion in Italy, just visit a small, family-owned winery.

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Not everything in Italy is perfect

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A video tour of Porto Santo Stefano, filmed from the back of a Vespa scooter. Porto Santo Stefano is ...Continue Reading]]> View Video

A video tour of Porto Santo Stefano, filmed from the back of a Vespa scooter. Porto Santo Stefano is located on the southern coast of Tuscany.

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You never know how a person is going to act the first time they visit Italy. Here’s a typical example of what I call, “the Italy effect.”

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Rick Steves’ distinctive walk, aviator eyeglasses, and slightly-slurred alliterative style of speaking, makes him the perfect candidate for a parody.

]]> http://vespadiaries.com/rick-steves-parody/feed/ 15 Vespa 101 http://vespadiaries.com/vespa-lifestyle/ http://vespadiaries.com/vespa-lifestyle/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:02:21 +0000 admin http://www.vespadiaries.com/?p=34 Continue Reading]]> There’s no better way to feel like you’re a part of Italy than to ride a Vespa. Vespas are a metaphor for the Italian lifestyle. They reflect the Italian love of beauty, design and quality of life. On a Vespa you can talk, explore, get around fast and park anywhere. This video offers you a glimpse of the Vespa lifestyle that has long been synonymous with freedom and adventure.

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