5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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Timelapse Video: Costa Concordia Mo...
Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
922 days after it sank off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 souls, the Costa Concordia, has finally been raised and moved to the port of Genoa. Two tug boats pulled the wrecked craft to its new port and this fascinating time lapse video shows the process. ...
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Are Donors the Answer to Italy̵...
Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
A country in never-ending economic trouble. Crumbling national treasures and monuments. What's the answer? For the Italian government, it has come in the form of private companies willing to foot the bill to save the country's national heritage. Rome is a great example of this. The Co... -
The Italy Mix: The South Rises Agai...
Published on Monday, July 14, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Southern Italy Revitalized: More and more travelers are heading south and it is a new dawn for the Mezzogiorno. ... -
Video: Learn Italian Hand Gestures ...
Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
A staff member at the United States Consulate in Milan has put together an hilarious rap video to help Americans and other foreigners to learn the mysterious world of Italian hand gestures. Intern Brian Griffin put together the two and a half minute video that teaches, among other things... -
The Italy Mix: Wine Hotels, Pompeii...
Published on Saturday, July 5, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Wine Hotels in Italy: Where to sleep among the vines. Wine resorts are popping up all over Italy's wine regions. ... -
The Italy Mix: Gluten-Free Italy, I...
Published on Thursday, June 26, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Gluten-Free Dining in Italy: Italy can actually be quite enjoyable for the gluten intolerant. You might be surprise... -
Get in Free: New Rules at State Mus...
Published on Monday, June 23, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
As of July 1st, new rules will apply to visits of Italy's state museums, such as the Uffizi in Florence. One significant change is that on the every first Sunday of the month state museums will be free for everyone as part of the initiative “Sunday at the Museum.“ While... -
Italy Travel Photo: Showing Our Wor...
Published on Friday, June 20, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Italy is playing in the World Cup again today! The team plays in blue (azzurro) so fans shout "Forza Azzurri" roughly translated as Blue Power! Buona fortuna (good luck) to the team.... -
The Italy Mix: Florence Baptistery ...
Published on Saturday, June 14, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Baptistery Dressed in Pucci: Florence's famous Baptistery is undergoing renovations and there are some fashionable d... -
Rome’s Trevi Fountain Under R...
Published on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Where is the one place any visitor to Rome must go? Why Trevi Fountain of course! As throwing three coins in the fountain promises a return trip to the Eternal City. The beloved fountain will be undergoing some changes however, but have no fear, it will still be open to the public. ...
