Italy by train is an excellent way to see the country whether you have two weeks or two months to travel. It is a great way to see some of the Italian countryside without the hectic traffic or crowded buses. Service ranges from the “classic” state room trains whose speeds vary to ultra-modern high speed EuroStar Italia trains with world class amenities
It only took me a week to realize the trackies belonged back in the suitcase, and I shouldn’t have even brought the sandals. The hoody could be kept at a pinch, but only for around home. It’s an unwritten dress code, but one that I felt obliged to adhere […]
Milan Metro Sign I have finally realized how shockingly average the Milanese public transport is. For a classy, chic city, the state of the trams and the metro is disgraceful. Actually, I’m inclined to lump even the buses into this lot. You’re lucky to sit down on a seat free […]
Lombardia The Lombardy or Lombardia region of Italy occupies a major portion of the northern Po River valley between the Tincio and Mincio rivers. It is bordered by the Alps and Switzerland to the north and Emilia-Romagna to the south. Lombardy is home to Italy’s famous lakes Maggiore, Como […]
Italy by train Travelers already familiar with Northern Italy will find much more to explore in the lesser known south. A trip to Southern Italy via rail is perfect for a second or third adventure in Italy as it touches on places far from the sights of Venice […]
All Italians remember fondly the delicious, comforting dishes of childhood cooked by their mothers, grandmothers, or other relatives. Today restaurant food has become overly processed and bland, and it’s hard to find those soothing dishes we grew up with unless we have learned to cook ourselves. Since 2004, the Association […]
Arezzo Panoramica The town of Arezzo, which lies on a low hill of the Poti Alps, opens out fanwise onto the broad, fertile depression in the Apennine mountains, where the upper Arno and Tiber valley, the Casentino, and the Valdichiana meet. The town is the administrative and economic capital […]
Sicily is the largest of the Mediterranean’s islands. Because of its location and its history, it is one of Italy’s major tourist destinations, both for its beaches and its cultural offerings. Touring Sicily would take months in itself because there’s simply so much to do and see, so we are […]
Piazza Grande in Arezzo Ph. depositphotos/karambol Arezzo is situated in the south-eastern part of Tuscany, encircled by four magnificent valleys: the Val Tiberina, Casentino, Valdarno and Valdichiana. Arezzo Town A town of culture history and elegance. Arezzo is easy to get to whether you are traveling by car or train. […]
We were taught at school that languages were divided into two broad categories: those that were generally defined as “living” and those considered as “dead.” The former were spoken in some part of the globe, while the latter were only studied, but did not constitute a means of communication anywhere, except under exceptional […]