Published on Friday, October 7, 2011 by Daniel Looking for the ideal travel destination that satisfies your thirst for art in the form of historic museums and monuments? Well, your search ends at the city of Florence! Known for its architectural wonders, Florence located in the central part of Italy is the capital of Tuscany. Offering innumerable tourist attractions, Florence is the perfect destination for trav...

Published on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 by JacobMartin Umbria has a historical background that goes back to more than thousand years. This Italian region's beautiful architecture is a testimony of its past. The  abundant natural vegetation, a haven in today’s brick and mortar world, makes it a perfect choice for family vacationing. Visit towns such as Assisi, Spoleto and Perugia when in Umbria. So, holiday in Umbria...

Published on Saturday, October 1, 2011 by Daniel You are standing in the most exotic place in the world wearing a wedding suit, eagerly waiting with a ring in your hand. While you are surrounded by a swarm of friends and relatives, your ladylove arrives wearing a beautiful smile on her blushing face. The wedding bells ring to announce the beginning of a new chapter in your life! You exchange the wedding rings with y...

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Italy is home to thousands of museums (this list of museums features the most famous ones) and those numbers are in the increase with the opening of the new Gucci Museum in Florence and a new museum opening in Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (also known as Fiumicino). The  new Gucci Museum in the 14th-century Palazzo della Mercanzia, in Florence's Piazza Signor...

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by JacobMartin Italy is always a hot favorite among tourists! This exotic place is frequented, especially for its unique culture, tradition, and gastronomical treats. Are you done exploring all of these facets and still have the thirst to discover more? No worries! Attend dozens of film festivals in Italy starting from early September through late December. Let’s take a look at so...

Published on Saturday, September 24, 2011 by JacobMartin Are you tired of the everyday hustle and bustle? Then you should be desperate for a refreshing break. Have you brainstormed about the different ways in which you can revitalize yourself, but ended up undecided? Don’t strain your brain and plan a spa vacation! Think spa vacation, think Italy! Many people assume that Italy is well-known only for its stunning landsc...

Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Many visitors to Rome take the opportunity to mail postcards and letters back home from another country, no, not Italy -- Vatican City! The Vatican has had its own post office and stamps since 1929. More items are mailed from the Vatican City postal code (00120) per inhabitant than from any other postal code in the world. The Universal Postal Union has called th...

Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by JacobMartin If you’re a discerning gastronomist, then you have no reason to miss the excitement of truffle hunting in Alba Italy. Of course, you can make a stop at Alba’s  autumn weekend truffle markets to shop for these so called “diamonds of the kitchen”, but you might have to pay top dollar for them! Instead, give yourself a deserving break from your busy life and sav...

Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Daniel Of course, animated movies capture the interest of wider audiences, but nothing is as great as films that portray real life locations. The more the interesting places shown in the movie, the more we get to like them. Italy is one such country that has gained worldwide fame through countless movies. Let’s see some of the popular ones that featured famous Italian citi...

Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by JacobMartin Torino is one of the major business centers of Italy. But, what many of us aren’t aware of is the city’s stunning architecture reflecting its past glory. With ancient porticoes, arcades, parks, and palaces scattered across the city, you will discover the past visiting them! Save a couple of days exclusively for this northwestern Italian city when you’re heading...