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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Proprietor of Dal Pescatore Named W...
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
An Italian woman has been named the world's best chef by Restaurant Magazine. Nadia Santini, the proprietor of Dal Pescatore in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has won the honor. Until recently her family's restaurant, which is over 100 years old, was the only restaura...
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Seeing Too Much Art In Italy Can Gi...
Published on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Sixty percent of the world's art treasures can be found in Italy. That's a staggering amount of painting, frescoes, sculptures and artifacts. Its no wonder that when visiting Italy, travelers want to try to see it all, even though that is impossible. Plus there's the risk of Stendhal syn... -
Video: Preparing for The Palio in S...
Published on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Palio, held in Siena Tuscany each July 2 and August 16, is so much more than just a horse race. It is an age-old tradition that makes up the very fabric of this charming Tuscan city. Watch this video to learn more about how Siena is preparing for this summer's race: ... -
Trace Your Roots in Italy
Published on Thursday, January 17, 2013 by Steve
Do you know that one in 10 Americans has some Italian blood? More than 5.5 million Italians emigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2004 with the bulk of immigration taking place between 1880 and 1920. Chances are at least one of your ancestors was among them! No matter how l... -
Wine Enthusiast Picks Puglia As Top...
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Wine Enthusiast magazine has named the southern Italian region of Puglia as one of the 10 best wine destinations of 2013. It was the only place in Italy to make this year's list. "Flanked by two seas, magical Puglia is a thin peninsula packed tight with the same attributes that attract... -
Getting Ready for Carnevale in Veni...
Published on Thursday, January 10, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
That time of year is fast approaching...a spectacular time to visit the magical city of Venice...Carnevale. Short of Rio and New Orleans, there is no place more famous for its opulent pre-Lent celebrations. The Venetian events are getting off to a slightly earlier start this year since Ash... -
Two Christmas Markets in Trentino A...
Published on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
The area of Trentino Alto-Adige is located in the very north of Italy. This beautiful winter wonderland offers several Christmas markets worth visiting: From November 29 to December 23, the Sudtirol town of Bolzano hosts a charming Christmas market combining both German and Mediter... -
What’s Happening in Florence ...
Published on Friday, December 7, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
If Florence or Tuscany is on your must-visit list this Christmas season, there are some great Florence events for the holiday season, according to The Florentine. Here are a few of the holiday celebrations in and around Florence that caught our eye: The German Market in Flore... -
Skiing in Italy Offers Good Value
Published on Friday, November 30, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Ski resorts in Italy offer some of the best value in the world for an ski vacation, according to a newly released report by the UK Post Office's Travel-Money section. Three Italian resorts -- Livigno, Sestriere and Cervinia -- made the top 10 list for best value. Prices at certain Itali... -
Italy’s First Barter-Only Res...
Published on Thursday, October 11, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Budget travelers to Italy might want to check out L’è Maiala, an osteria that recently opened in Florence, supposedly the first barter-only restaurant in the country of Italy. The name of the restaurant means "What a pig!" or slang for "What a tough situation!" Those in a bind - or...
