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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Top 5 Beaches in Italy for Party Lo...
Published on Monday, January 30, 2012 by Daniel
Blessed with unique landscape and a wonderful coastline, Italy is a paradise for tourists. The best beaches in Italy in particular are alluring. The unique features of each beach will make it difficult for you to decide as to which one to visit during your Italian vacation. Italian beac...
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Train Travel in Italy – Relia...
Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by JacobMartin
Can’t afford your dream trip to Italy? Stop worrying and start exploring the country of vigor in cheap Italian trains. This cost-effective mode of travel takes you to those enchanting Italian cities with ease. For a starter, grab yourself an Italy Rail Map to know about the rail rout... -
Challenging Map Travel Game
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. ... -
Great Venice Video
Published on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by Steve
Here is a great video I found of Venice Backstage... Enjoy! [vimeo 21688538 nolink]... -
Traveling by Train in Italy
Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by Kathy McCabe
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... -
Should You Rent a Car in Italy?
Published on Monday, May 2, 2011 by Kathy McCabe
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 ...
