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  • Why The Strengthening Dollar Means 2012 Is The Year to Travel to Italy Why The Strengthening Dollar Means ... Published on Monday, January 16, 2012 by
    As I write this, the euro has hit a 17-month low against the dollar. To buy one euro, it currently costs $1.267. The euro has fallen over 13 percent since the European debt crisis began seven months ago. That means American travelers have 13 percent more buying power than during the sum...
  • All About Italian Food and Dining Etiquette All About Italian Food and Dining E... Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by
    Do you love eating and traveling? Then, Italy is ‘the’ destination for you!  Dining etiquette varies from country to country. So before you travel Italy, it is wise to know Italy's food etiquette. Italians are crazy about food. Most of the restaurants in Italy serve sumptuously del...
  • La Venaria Reale: One of Italy’s Great Royal Palaces La Venaria Reale: One of Italy̵... Published on Monday, January 9, 2012 by
    If your travels take you to the Italian region of Piedmont, don't miss La Venaria Reale. The former country retreat of the House of Savoy is one of the largest royal palaces in the world. It was built in the 17-th century for Duke Charles Emmanuel II who wanted a hunting lodge outside of T...
  • Italian Coffee: Know How to Order Coffee in Italy Italian Coffee: Know How to Order C... Published on Friday, January 6, 2012 by
    Are you a coffee lover? Then, Italy will be a paradise for you. There are a variety of Italian coffee drinks, each with unique ingredients. . Coffee in Italy is so popular that it is known as the national breakfast. It is really amazing to know how many different types of coffee are ava...
  • Spend Your Vacation Rediscovering Small Cities in Italy Spend Your Vacation Rediscovering S... Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by
    Italy offers so much variety in terms of sites to visit,  including museums, palaces, churches and historic sites.  Tourists visiting Italy often restrict themselves only to the big cities. The reason is clearly ignorance or lack of information of the wonders the smaller cities in Italy ...
  • Matera: Basilicata’s City of Sassi (Cave Shelters) Matera: Basilicata’s City of ... Published on Monday, January 2, 2012 by
    One of the most unusual places I have visited in Italy is the city of Matera in the southern region of Basilicata. Matera has a unique landscape made up of sassi, which are ancient cave shelters built into tufa rock. Stacked on top of each other, they almost look like a honeycomb from a d...
  • Romantic Getaways in Italy – Leave the World Behind Romantic Getaways in Italy – ... Published on Saturday, December 31, 2011 by
    Take your romance to the next level witha vacation in Italy! One can list out numerous romantic places in the country, as it is a sensual place celebrated for its beauty, food, history and art. No wonder couples are seeking romantic getaways in Italy. Here are some of the charming p...
  • Opera Houses in Italy – Make Your Evenings Memorable Opera Houses in Italy – Make ... Published on Thursday, December 29, 2011 by
    Italy’s marvelous opera houses are a real treat for people who enjoy music. The country saw its first opera house in the earlier part of the 17th century. Ever since, opera has been very popular with Italians and visiting foreigners. During your vacation, visiting Italian opera houses...
  • Make your Weekends Fun by Camping at Lake Como Make your Weekends Fun by Camping a... Published on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 by
    Share the lighter moments of your life with your friends and relatives for camping at Lake Como. This spectacular lake side is visited throughout the year by tourists from all over the world. More than the fascinating facts, it is the scenic beauty and the mild temperature that has capt...
  • Bologna Voted “Most Livable” and Turin Voted “Most Sustainable” Bologna Voted “Most Livable&#... Published on Monday, December 26, 2011 by
    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...