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Italy Tours & Itineraries – Calandar of Events When to go to Italy and what will be happening when you get there? This is a question many travelers ask themselves before planning their trip to the Old Country. Italy is spectacular no matter what time of year you choose to […]
Salami (Salame in Italian) is yet another example of an Italian sausage tradition that has been abused by mass production and over processing. In America salami has been reduced to pre-sliced waxy discs on sandwiches and pizza that barely resembles their namesake. However just like many foods still made in […]
The Bridge of Love in Rome When one thinks of Rome’s Ponte Milvio, also known as the Milvian Bridge, they could be forgiven for not identifying this edifice as a symbol of love. In fact, the opposite has been true for most of the bridge’s two millennia existence. Since its […]
The eastern coast of Sicily has historically been one of the most geologically active in all of Europe, dominated by the hulking mass of Mount Etna, Italy’s largest active volcano. Etna’s fiery history has been documented since ancient times, bestowing its slopes and the plain of Catania with rich and […]
Sicilian Puppets – Pupi Any visitor to Palermo has seen them: shops selling wooden marionettes, bedecked in bronze armor with historic names like Orlando and Rinaldo. They may look like tacky souvenirs made for the tourist market but these marionettes are a core symbol of Sicilian folk-art and as […]
Assisi is between Rome and Florence, it is 30 miles north of Spoleto and 16 miles east of Perugia. This city began in the 7th Century and was conquered by the Romans 400 years later. It was Christianized in 238 by St. Rufino but is remembered for St. Francis. This […]
Cruise liner in Venice Whether you are a fan of big cruise lines, a sailing enthusiast or just fascinated by that beautiful blue Mediterranean, there are numerous options to see Italy by ship. Usually the itineraries covered by this type of travel include Italian ports of call among […]
Sailing on Tuscan Sea. Ph. rabendeviaregia on flickr (flic.kr/p/488uNg) You do not have to be a sailor to want to visit Italy by sea. But what if you are a sailor, or a power boat owner? For those of us who are not interested in large, activity laden “floating resorts” […]
View of Positano Ph. Depositphoto.com/Maugli So you have decided to include Italy in your cruise itinerary, or maybe you have decided to explore the excitement associated with “Italian Style” cruising in other destinations. There are hundreds of cruising options available; considering that most companies offer similar routes and ports of […]
Rimini is famous all over the world for its nightlife; in fact its many bars and discos close at dawn! You can start your night by having an aperitif in one of the street bars where people of all ages meet: here you can taste a nice glass of wine (the […]