La Bella Vita is our regular look at the real culture of Italy \u2013 from language to cuisine, manners to art. This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to newsletter preferences in \u2018My Account\u2019 or following the instructions in the newsletter box below.<\/em><\/p>\n When thinking of Italy, the country’s famed art capitals may be the first thing to come to mind.<\/p>\n But, beyond Rome, Florence and Venice, there’s a world of sweeping vistas and green valleys waiting to be discovered by those willing to put on their walking boots and work up some sweat.<\/p>\n Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just getting started, here are five Italian walking holiday destinations that are perfect for spring.<\/p>\n Five Italian walking holiday destinations that are perfect for spring<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re visiting Rome this April – or are lucky enough to live in the Eternal City year-round – you’ll have no shortage of things to see and do in the coming weeks, as the city’s cultural calendar fills up with exciting events.<\/p>\n From Easter celebrations and a festival honouring the ‘Romanesco’ artichoke to a special art exhibition and the blossoming of the city’s gardens, here’s what to look out for next month.<\/p>\n What\u2019s on in Rome: Eight of the best things to do this April<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n It’s undeniably exciting to realise you’re finally gaining mastery of Italian \u2013 but you probably weren’t bargaining on it messing with your native tongue.<\/p>\n Anglophones learning Italian are sometimes surprised to find phrases like “I\u2019ll make a photo” escaping from their lips as the language seeps into their English.<\/p>\n But there are some undeniable advantages to multilingualism – not least gaining access to a whole new set of Italian swear words<\/a>.<\/p>\n