Published on Monday, February 20, 2012 by Daniel An alluring festival that pulls in thousands of spectators; a tradition that casts its spell on whoever crosses its path; a gala that celebrates the spirit of humans is none other than the Venice Carnival. Escape from the mundane everyday life and get drowned in the fantasy of this amazing festival! Women sashaying in exquisite gowns and men clad in clever disguise...

Published on Sunday, February 19, 2012 by JacobMartin If you are a hard core fan of pizzas and on a visit to Italy, then you have to get a taste of these delicacies from the authentic Italian pizzerias. These pizzerias prepare pizzas in a wood burning brick oven to give you the original taste. Since pizzas take their origin from Naples, any pizzeria in Naples can provide you a decent pizza. But the real mouth watering pi...

Published on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Daniel Are you a lover of architect? Do you love to visit places that are famous for their architectural work? Then, you must make a trip to Florence in Italy. Florence is one of the major Italy tourist attractions where the renaissance architecture began. Italian renaissance architects were responsible for the revival of Classical architecture of Greek and Rome and hence ar...

Published on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by Daniel Sicily, the island of awe-inspiring beauty, is not only the largest island in Italy, but in the Mediterranean Sea too. Sicily is as much famed for its cuisine and fascinating history, as it is for its breathtaking beaches. It has so many beautiful beaches, that a new traveller might find it really difficult to settle on the best beaches. So, here’s a small list of s...

Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by JacobMartin Ice-creams are loved by people of all ages and are one among those important things that Italy is famous for! Give your taste bud a sweet, semi-frozen treat with delicious Italian Gelato ice creams. Gelato selling shops in Italy are called ‘Gelateri’ and can be commonly found in most of the tourist areas. Tubs of deliciously-flavored Italian Gelato ice creams a...

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 available in Italy. You will find an Italian coffee bar on every corner in Italy. Â...

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 hold. One such small historic Italian city that is a must-visit is Parma in n...

Published on Thursday, December 29, 2011 by JacobMartin Italy’s marvelous opera houses are a real treat for people who enjoy music. The country saw its first opera house in the earlier part of the 17th century. Ever since, opera has been very popular with Italians and visiting foreigners. During your vacation, visiting Italian opera houses can enliven your evenings. You will find plenty of them throughout the country....

Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by JacobMartin As a country blessed with natural beauty and ancient ruins,  days  spent in Italy are glorious for tourists. But does the same apply to the nightlife? People who have been to Italy would definitely say nightlife in Italy is an experience anyone who likes to party would love. Visiting Italian night clubs, discos, deejays and cinemas make evenings, fun and enjoyabl...

Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Kathy McCabe It isn't too late to plan a trip to Italy to ring in 2012! Spending New Year's Eve (Capodanno)  in Italy can be as much a cultural experience as a celebration. Italians have very particular ways that they say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new one: Natale con I tuoi, Capodanno con chi vuoi. This  Italian expression sums up the holiday -- "Christmas w...