Italy Travel
City Cards Can Help You Save When Visiting Italian Cities
Who wouldn't like to save a few dollars -- or euros -- while visiting Italian cities? Special city cards for tourists, which usually include discounts on public transportation and museum admissions, can be worth using when you are visiting Italy. For example, the Roma Pass which is valid for three days at the cost of 25€ gives you free admission to your first two sights or museums and then discounted prices on the rest you visit during three days. If you visit the most expensive sights first, such as the Colosseum at 12€, the pass can really pay off. It also ...
When Is The Best Time to Visit Italy?
Anytime is a great time to go to Italy. There is no right or wrong month to visit the Italian boot. Italy is filled with tourists between June and September. So if you’re traveling during this period, expect to have plenty of company. You want to make sure that you’re either on an organized Italy tour or that you have booked all of your Italy travel arrangements ahead of time. Don’t leave anything to chance. Expect warm, even hot weather. August can be a great time to visit large Italian cities. Most of the natives are at the beach on vacation. ...
A Quick Italian Language Lesson
Don’t let the fact that you don’t speak Italian intimidate you. Most of the Italians you will meet, especially in the cities, will speak at least a few words of English and many speak the language fairly fluently. Those working in tourism depend on English-speaking visitors for their livelihoods and thus try to speak English. It’s a good idea to try to learn a few words of Italian before your trip because Italians are absolutely thrilled when foreigners make an effort to speak their language. Remember that as a rule, every letter in an Italian word is pronounced. Though in some ...
Shopping in Italy: Where to Buy The Best Italian Products
While seeing the relics of ancient history and indulging in mouth-watering food are certainly a few of the highlight of a visit to Italy, for many visitors shopping is one of the activities they most look forward to. After all, here’s the chance to get those wonderful Italian products we all love, right from the source and in unique designs and offerings we can’t find at home. Here are some of the best Italian products and where to find them: Fashion: Although you’ll find great fashion stores in all of Italy’s cities, Milan remains Italy’s fashion capital. If you are looking ...
Should You Rent a Car in Italy?
If it is your first time to Italy and you’re concentrating on visiting Italy's big cities, you’re not going to need to rent a car, in fact, it would be more hassle than anything. Parking (not to mention actually driving in city traffic) in Italian cities is extraordinarily challenging and chances are you will need to park in your hotel garage which would likely charge at least 30€ per night. If you’re traveling through the Italian countryside or renting a villa, renting a car is a necessity. For instance in Tuscany, train lines don’t run to most of the small towns ...
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Go Hiking Along the Picturesque Lig...
Published on Friday, January 27, 2012 by JacobMartin
Do you love hiking? Then get set for a new adventure at Cinque Terre in Italy! Cinque Terre is a group of five colorful villages with unmatched scenic beauty. The five Cinque Terre villages are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Cinque Terre faces the pi...
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Why A Visit to Ischia Should Be Par... Published on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
When it comes to the islands of the Bay of Naples, off the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri gets the most attention. There is good reason; she's stunning, flashy and dramatic and like a Hollywood starlet, you just can't take your eyes off of her. But when you're in the mood for a quieter,... -
Must do Things to do in Italy
Published on Friday, January 20, 2012 by JacobMartin
For some a lifetime is not long enough to discover and experience Italy, every visit brings out much more to enjoy. Italy is known for great food, culture, architecture and renowned history. Listed below are 10 fascinating things to do in Italy Have Pizza in Naples Considered to be ... -
Train Travel in Italy – Relia...
Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by JacobMartin
Can’t afford your dream trip to Italy? Stop worrying and start exploring the country of vigor in cheap Italian trains. This cost-effective mode of travel takes you to those enchanting Italian cities with ease. For a starter, grab yourself an Italy Rail Map to know about the rail rout... -
Why The Strengthening Dollar Means ...
Published on Monday, January 16, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
As I write this, the euro has hit a 17-month low against the dollar. To buy one euro, it currently costs $1.267. The euro has fallen over 13 percent since the European debt crisis began seven months ago. That means American travelers have 13 percent more buying power than during the sum... -
All About Italian Food and Dining E...
Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Daniel
Do you love eating and traveling? Then, Italy is ‘the’ destination for you! Dining etiquette varies from country to country. So before you travel Italy, it is wise to know Italy's food etiquette. Italians are crazy about food. Most of the restaurants in Italy serve sumptuously del... -
La Venaria Reale: One of Italy̵...
Published on Monday, January 9, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
If your travels take you to the Italian region of Piedmont, don't miss La Venaria Reale. The former country retreat of the House of Savoy is one of the largest royal palaces in the world. It was built in the 17-th century for Duke Charles Emmanuel II who wanted a hunting lodge outside of T... -
Italian Coffee: Know How to Order C...
Published on Friday, January 6, 2012 by JacobMartin
Are you a coffee lover? Then, Italy will be a paradise for you. There are a variety of Italian coffee drinks, each with unique ingredients. . Coffee in Italy is so popular that it is known as the national breakfast. It is really amazing to know how many different types of coffee are ava... -
Spend Your Vacation Rediscovering S...
Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Daniel
Italy offers so much variety in terms of sites to visit, including museums, palaces, churches and historic sites. Tourists visiting Italy often restrict themselves only to the big cities. The reason is clearly ignorance or lack of information of the wonders the smaller cities in Italy ... -
Matera: Basilicata’s City of ...
Published on Monday, January 2, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
One of the most unusual places I have visited in Italy is the city of Matera in the southern region of Basilicata. Matera has a unique landscape made up of sassi, which are ancient cave shelters built into tufa rock. Stacked on top of each other, they almost look like a honeycomb from a d...
