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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Is That An Italian Dish? Think Agai...
Published on Saturday, August 13, 2016 by Kathy McCabe
Italian cuisine is among the best in the world, and its delectable, gourmet dishes embody the passion of a country devoted to cooking as craft. Italian-American food is also delicious, ranking high on the list of staple comfort foods that are easy to prepare. To the surprise of many Americ...
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5 Things Not to Do in Italy
Published on Saturday, December 27, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The goal of the Italy Travel Blog is to give you lots of great ideas on what to do in Italy but every so often, it is helpful to give you some ideas on what not to do in Italy: 1. Ask for parmesan cheese on your seafood. Or a cappuccino after lunch. Of course, if you insist on a sprin... -
Shopping in Italy: Don’t Touc...
Published on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Italy is the land of luscious, colorful produce - giant, bright yellow lemons, eggplant that's the perfect shade of purple, peppers as shiny and red as they get. The flavorful bounty is usually lovingly and carefully displayed just so in outdoor markets and supermarkets. All of th... -
Save on Perillo’s New Food an...
Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 by Steve
A true Italian journey includes experiencing Italy's culinary traditions. When in Italy, eat and drink, and that's the name of our new tour Mangia e Bevi! Save$250 Off Per Person on June 13, September 19, October 3 DeparturesHere's what's included:eat your way through Bologna's tortelli... -
The Italy Mix: New Tuscany Hotels, ...
Published on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Our new feature on ItalyTravel.com is The Italy Mix, a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: Meet the Three People Pope Francis Wanted Front and Center: Pope Francis celebr... -
Why I Love Eating in Italy
Published on Friday, September 7, 2012 by Steve
I start planning my meals in Italy as soon as I book my trip. There’s just no better place in the world to experience such incredible tastes. Here is what I love best about eating in Italy: Local, Fresh Ingredients: Chances are that anything you eat in Italy was grown or produced no...
