A Day in Florence
[caption id="attachment_451" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Ponte Vecchio in Florence[/caption] What is more, you can book your own seats on the trains from home, on the Internet, and, with Eurostar, move comfortably…
Glamour and Gelato along the Italian Coast
Italia Fashion and fast cars are other fine Italian traditions. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo are all born of the Latin spirit while nothing compares to the atmosphere of watching…
Italian hotels throughout the country
This article is provided by booked.net Moreover, Italy will surprise you with the variety of sightseeing's, starting from ancient ruins in Rome and ending with the luxurious boutiques in Milan.…
Italy Comes Out On Top At Condé Nast Awards
The Awards American magazine Condé Nast has released the results of its readers' poll on the most popular European cities to visit, with three Italian cities featuring in the top…
Living with Sicily
Carmelina migrated to Perth, Australia and returned to Sant'Ambrogio, Sicily. Sant' Ambrogio, a small village in northern Sicily sits comfortably on a steep slope of the coastal Madonie Mountains. Below…
Milano by Night
Guide to some of the most trendy clubs and bars in Milan Besides its wonderful Navigli and Porta Ticinese night life, for those in search for fun, Milano by night…
Explore Italy with peace of mind
Millions of tourist want to explore Italy. Italy is decorated by sites and colours that bring new life to the millions of travellers who come here every year. While its…
How to choose the best beaches of Sardinia
A colourful point of view! Do you know why Sardinia is one of the most voted destinations for beach vacation? Why are Sardinian Hotels so special? 3 points are enough…
Free Sardinia Travel Guide
As it usually happens to most Italian regions, Sardinia is mainly described as a summer destination and it is hard to get a clear picture of the island when relying…
How To Save On Airport Parking
Book your airport parking early to make savings of up to 60% Taking a trip abroad entails many challenges. Not only do we need to book our destination, having considered…
It is in Italy where I feel most alive
Why Italy? It's not what you think! This is a question I am asked often when people find out I have been leading writing and culture tours to Italy since…
Italy and its culture
A living museum Italy is a living museum. Her public structures comprise vivid, visible art and architecture that stand as testaments to the country's history and culture. The Roman and…
Images of Florence
Florence lies on the Arno River and has a population of around 400,000 people, plus a suburban population in excess of 200,000 persons. The greater area has some 956,000 people.…
Images of Lake Como
Lake Como (Lago di Como in Italian, also known as Lario; Latin: Larius Lacus) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km²,…
Images of Lake Garda
Lake Garda (Italian Lago di Garda or Benaco) is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, about half-way between Venice and Milan. It is in an…
Images of Naples
Naples (Italian: Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule, from Greek 'New City') Capital of the Campania region and the Province of Naples. The city has a population of about 1 million. By one…
Images of Milan
Milan (Italian: Milano) is the main city of northern Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy. The city proper (Comune) has about 1,308,500 inhabitants (2004). The population of the urban…
How to use a Cell Phone in Italy
If you're in Italy and want to use a cell phone, here's how to do it Italians are known for talking and their zest for talking on their cell phone…
Budget Travel Guide to Backpacking in Italy
Venice The number one aim of anyone visiting Venice should be to get lost. The island is a rabbit warren with small streets haphazardly linking the beautiful architecture. Attempting to…
Italy’s Top 10 Must See Destinations
Our top 10 Italy destinations Italy has much history to be found in its beautiful cities and crisp green countryside, with a superb public transport system to facilitate this (particularly…
Region of Umbria
[caption id="attachment_181" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Assisi[/caption] Within its borders Umbria contains a dozen or so classic hill-towns, each resolutely individual and crammed with artistic and architectural treasures to rival bigger and…
Region of Basilicata
[caption id="attachment_175" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Matera[/caption] Culturally impoverished, underdeveloped and - owing to emigration - sparsely populated, Basilicata was long considered only good for taxation, and even then it was mismanaged.…
Region of Calabria
[caption id="attachment_172" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Capo Rizzuto[/caption] In the 7th century this province, which had been part of the Byzantine Empire, was overrun by the Lombards, and the name "Calabria" was…