However, they serve breakfast right through to lunch while at apperativo time there’s a good selection of snacks. They boast a GIANT mojito cocktail 1 litre tall or for those wishing to indulge they have a good selection of milkshakes on offer.
]]>There are many imaginative combinations of ingredients with which a piadina is served: the classic flat bread with prosciutto, squacquerone and rocket, or roast beef piadina: roast beef prepared in the oven, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Not forgetting the ‘romagnolissima’ salad with onion and Adriatic sardines.
They also boast a Take-away service for those who want to stay on the beach in case they miss something!
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10 The Art Of Networking
Until very recently, there were few opportunities to meet-up with like-minded people from an international background in Bologna. Various groups and associations came and went. One particular success story is the International Women’s Forum. It’s an association for women and run by women with a long established history of organising events behind them. They help women in every aspect of living here and making this home so definitely a worthwhile option to look up – if you’re a woman.
Two years ago an Internations group kicked off which sought to spur on more networking within the international community. Its purpose is to get people interacting with each other whether they are here on a short term or long term stint. In this sense, it has had a more direct impact as a breeding ground for promoting commercial networking among members.
The online social sphere is now more alive than ever. Consequently, more interest groups have sprung up which is never a bad thing. You can’t have enough names and numbers in your little black book. In this regard, your social and professional circumstances in Bologna can depend on how many people you can reach out to as if you were still on your home turf.
ABC News reports that approximately 80 percent of today’s job seekers are landing their next position through networking. Based on this information, Networking should be the major focus of all those in transition (career to career, university to career, or military to career) or, considering transition.
The above quotation from an American newspaper reveals how significant being a good networker is in the US. The same is no less significant here with the exception of a few rules.
- Networking with Italians requires a lot of patience before it will actually lead to positive results. Months and years can go by before anything of substance occurs between you and them. It relates to that trust factor we referred to earlier.
- Sending a curriculum vitae is pointless but you will no doubt send it anyway because it will feel strange for you not to. Just don’t ever expect a reply.
- Face to face meetings are far more valuable than all the fancy link-ups via Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, Google+ etc. You might be a whizz with the latest technology apps but its almost certain they won’t be as eager as you.
- First impressions, second impressions, third impressions and on and on still count. Just because you may know someone better does not mean you should suddenly let your hair down. Italians drown in formalities which is partly the reason why it takes so long for them to open up in the first place.
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This small show room is a treasure trove of ideas in antique/contemporary styles: terracotta, ceramic puppets, jewellery, artisan works, frescoes on canvas.
Customers can choose from a catalogue also online and have their products posted home.
Since March 2013 Arteggiando is unique to Bologna in that it stocks handmade blankets & embroidery items using high quality fabrics from the ‘De Vivo di Napoli’ collection – previously suppliers to the Royal House of Savoy.
Private visits can also be organised by appointment.
External Links
www.arteggiandoluxuryliving.com
]]>Located just outside the city walls, it’s quite unique in Bologna and was established just over 2 years ago by the owner Lorenzo, who is very helpful and obviously has a keen interest to promote a greener, healthier city for all, especially families visiting here.
The shop is also a meeting place for those organising events or bike rides in groups through parks and around the city. Advice on the best routes can easily be obtained through someone connected to Lorenzo as they tend to meet-up regularly.
They’ve also in stock all the safety equipment required for kids and adults alike such as helmets, protective wear and locks etc.
Their biggest bike can carry up to 4 kids, which is no mean feat if you can push them around. Fortunately, Bologna does have quite a few parks and cycle routes outside the city so there is plenty of space to ride around and enjoy the scenery even on a bad day.
External Links
www.spezialcycle.it/
]]>The husband and wife team are always at hand to help and share their wide knowledge on all their beverages in stock just to make sure that you not only enjoy the right bottle of wine but that you have the right experience according to your mood.
Enoteca Storica always advertise plenty of great offers and evenings with specials so it’s just a matter of passing by or checking them out online and even on Facebook.
External Links
www.enotecastoricafaccioli.it
]]>Some of these include tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle, balanzoni, ravioli, strichetti, lasagne and many more.
Ingredients are of course fresh and picked according to the seasonal variations.
They offer a local free-phone service and especially for tourists, a pre-pack solution for those who want to bring a little something home to impress family or friends.
They are actually opened all day long, Monday to Friday from 10am-7pm and on Saturdays from 9-2pm.
Il Piacere del Gusto is run very efficiently, boasting a dedicated and very helpful staff. They even sharing some of their secret ingredients online and can also be seen on Facebook!
External Links
http://www.ilpiaceredelgusto.net
]]>Casa Della Zia offers rooms with antique furniture, paintings and free Wi-Fi.
The accommodation of which there are four rooms includes satellite TV and a work desk as well as coffee and tea-making facilities. There’s a small balcony over the quiet internal courtyard.
Guests have free use of the shared kitchen that is fitted out with all the modern utensils for all your needs.
Breakfast is served every day. In the surrounding area there are many restaurants, which serve traditional Bolognese cuisine, and markets, where you will have the opportunity to purchase local products.
Bologna Centrale Train Station is only a 5min drive away or a 15min walk.
External Links
http://www.casadellazia.it
]]>The historic building includes bed & breakfast rooms completely renovated with a refined classical style and furnished with antique furniture, paintings and objects of Italian and international artists from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. Each accommodation includes satellite TV and a work desk.
The breakfast buffet includes fresh seasonal fruit, and is available every morning in the breakfast room or on the internal terrace. Free tea and coffee are offered throughout the day.
In the same building, there are 2 spacious and bright apartments with kitchen and modern decor. Air conditioning and WIFI are of course also available.
The Bologna Central Train Station is less than 20 minutes away on foot.
Friendly and multi-lingual staff can recommend restaurants and sights in the surrounding area. The streets below are quite famous for their traditional craft shops and cafés nearby.
Guests arriving by car should contact the property in advance since Le Stanze Del Carro is located in the restricted traffic area.
]]>It has 1 mixed 5 bed dorm, 2 bathrooms, a fully functional kitchen and an open spaced living room.
There are personal wardrobes with lockers and little tables equipped with a personal light for each bed, and a ventilator for the hot summer months; blankets are provided during the winter.
They do not have 24 hour reception so it’s best to notify them in advance of arrival. There’s a 48 hour cancellation policy and payments are only accepted in cash.
Staff will help with tourist information and to make sure your stay is pleasurable as well as memorable.
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