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 Monday, December 26, 2011 by Kathy McCabe People get into endless debates about the "best" of all the Italian cities. Is Rome better than Florence or Venice better than Milan? It is impossible to pick the best city in Italy but it is definitely possible to categorize them a bit. Two Italian cities have won "best" labels this month - Bologna for livability and Turin for environmental sustainability. A surve...

Published on Friday, December 2, 2011 by Daniel Unmatched natural beauty makes the Grand Paradise National Park a very special Italian destination. It is a territory of high mountains and beautiful valleys that is home to some of the most beautiful flora and fauna on earth. Being the first national park in Italy it is an evergreen spot of interest for visitors on a tour to Italy. Tourists will have a rare experi...

Published on Saturday, October 15, 2011 by JacobMartin Can any nature lover resist the temptation of a vacation surrounded by the wilds? Even if you are not a hardcore nature enthusiast, you will not be able to resist the charm of the natural beauty of Italy. It is a naturally blessed country that knows how to keep its resources in pristine condition. A vacation in any of the below mentioned Italian national parks wi...

Published on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by David Do you think you know the cities of the world?  How fast can you identify them? The Travel IQ Challenge game from TravelPod is a timed game where you identify cities or famous landmarks by clicking on points on a map.  Your score is based on how close you get to the correct location. If you score enough points in the first round you are allowed to advance to the ...

Published on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Once the seat of the government of the Venetian Republic, the palace of justice, and the residence of the Doge (the head of republic), the Palazzo Ducale or Doge's Palace is an incredible piece of history in Venice. The building is decorated with works by numerous Italian masters, including one wall entirely taken up by Jacopo Tintoretto's Paradiso. From the main bu...

Published on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by Kathy McCabe I've been talking to people who are deciding at the last minute to visit Italy this summer. For a number of reasons (like the school schedule), their schedules only allow them to visit Italy in August. Many of them have heard horror stories about how the whole country goes on vacation, there's no one left to cater to the visitors and it is too hot. Don't worry, August...

Published on Sunday, June 5, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Italy and opera are so intertwined, one would almost think that the form was born in Italy. If you're a music buff and traveling to Italy, especially during the summer, don't miss the chance to see a live performance in the country that has given so much to the art form. Opera began in Italy around 1600 and the Italian language came to be so perfect for singing that m...