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  • Where to Go in Abruzzo: Sulmona and Coculla Where to Go in Abruzzo: Sulmona and... Published on Monday, July 25, 2011 by
    You practically can't get more different experiences than a small city famous for its almond candies and a town famous for its snakes. Where to find these experiences? In the region of Abruzzo... Ever wonder where those colorful sugar-covered almonds called confetti come from? Sulmona i...
  • Eating in the Italian Region of Puglia Eating in the Italian Region of Pug... Published on Friday, July 15, 2011 by
    So you think you've eaten well in Italy? Suspend all judgment until you've visited the region of  Puglia, where the Mediterranean sun waves its magic wand to produce a true bounty of magnificent, flavorful gifts. Here are some examples of the fresh ingredients Puglia produces and how they...
  • Visit Turin to Eat Your Way Through The Very First Eataly Visit Turin to Eat Your Way Through... Published on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 by
    When Eataly, the giant Italian food and wine emporium and experience, opened in New York last year it got tons of buzz. But for the true and bigger Eataly experience, I recommend you visit the very first Eataly which opend in Turin in 2007. Located in the former Carpano Vermouth product...
  • Enjoy Summer Opera Festivals in Italy Enjoy Summer Opera Festivals in Ita... Published on Sunday, June 5, 2011 by
    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 Ita...
  • Traveling by Train in Italy Traveling by Train in Italy Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by
    If you’re traveling between Italy's cities, you should consider going by train. Enjoy the ride, look out at the lovely countryside and even take a nap while you’re whisked from one city to another. If you’re traveling between Italian cities, the train is definitely the way to go. For...
  • Great Ideas for Visiting Rome with Kids Great Ideas for Visiting Rome with ... Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by
    Did you know that Italians absolutely adore children? Maybe it has to do with their family-oriented culture as well as the fact that the country of Italy has a fairly low birth rate so there just aren't as many little ones around. This means Italy is the perfect place for a family vacation...
  • When Is The Best Time to Visit Italy? When Is The Best Time to Visit Ital... Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by
    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 orga...
  • A Quick Italian Language Lesson A Quick Italian Language Lesson Published on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by
    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 l...
  • Should You Rent a Car in Italy? Should You Rent a Car in Italy? Published on Monday, May 2, 2011 by
    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 ...