At the Villa Borghese there's lots you can do. There is something for everyone. Rent a bike, rickshaw or scooter, go rowing, take in some theater, or just relax!

While Francesca is getting ready to lead Stella to the round pen, we find out why horses don't like being looked at. We also discover that the horses at this stable go shoeless and without bits. And yes, Francesca does finally get on the horse!

Francesca starts her lessons at the stable by taking a halter and lead rope to go and meet a young horse by the name of Stella.

We follow Francesca along to a riding stable for lessons. The place is called Ciampacavallo and its peculiarity is that its horses would have ended their lives badly, had it not been for this charitable organization.

Office gossip, the Italian way. Marika and Anna dish about the boss, the boss's nephew, the boss's nephew with the wife of the old boss, a temp--all while pretending to work.

Adriano and his girlfriend Vladi demonstrate Jive dancing, a dance that in Italy goes by the name "Boogie Woogie".

Capocotta is the name of the Latium beach where Francesca is spending the last day of summer. This stretch of shore became a nature preserve in the '80s at the behest of President Sandro Pertini.

Francesca has a relaxing day at the beach, buys some cheap earrings from a beach vendor, then tries the water.

Anna and Marika talk about winning the lottery. They have fun imagining all the things they would want to do if they won.

It's a late September day and Francesca takes advantage of the sun and warm temperatures to spend a day on the beach near Rome.

Adriano, a big Palermo soccer fan, highlights important dates and the many name changes for Palermo's beloved stadium.

Francesca finds a note on the windshield of her car. Her driving instructor has to explain that it's not a note, but a parking ticket.

The parents are arguing and Palla worries that it will end in divorce, and this could mean being flushed down the toilet. Luckily, the parents patch things up.

Summer heat brings on unnerved parents, a power failure, chaos, and amused fish.

Francesca and her travelling companion have just gotten a flat tire. Learn the steps for changing a tire along with Francesca.

This time Minivip meets up with an opera singer/pianist, who goes a just little too far.

A beautiful but functional modern distillery near Bassano del Grappa designed by Massimiliano Fucsas, and a look at one of the latest fashion shows in Italy, characterized by the bizarre and geometric.

Minivip tells the doctor about trying to help an old lady. But she was afraid of him and took him for the Devil!

Join Francesca for her first driving lesson! She learns the various important things to do before starting off, like putting on her seat belt, checking the mirrors, and putting the car into gear.

Aline talks to us from the beach at Bibione, a town near Venice. She's playing in an ultimate Frisbee tournament, which she also helped organize.

Fashion shows are not only a way to let the world know about new collections. They also show off the creativity and genius of designers who, in addition to creating new styles in clothing, create the staging and music for their shows.

Anna and Marika tell us about their favorite games and how they had fun as children.

Everything you need to know about buying a used car! Join Francesca as she talks to the dealer, and get up to speed on your automobile vocabulary.

The two kids want to go on strike because their father won't raise their allowance. But they are having a hard time finding something to strike over, and decide to take advice from the fish in the acquarium.