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LA BELLA VITA
La Bella Vita: Why Italians take long summers off and how much to tip in Italy
From the reasons behind the long Italian summer break to why you don't need to leave huge tips at Italian restaurants, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.