Of the three large pre alpine lakes of Italy, Lake Maggiore is the westernmost and the second largest after Lake Garda. The lake acts as a border between Lombardy and Piedmont and a part of it also sits in Switzerland (which can be reached from Italy either by train […]
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Travel in Italy
Parco di Tepilora
UNESCO has once more recognized the beauty and uniqueness of Italy’s landscapes by making of the Parco Regionale di Tepilora, in Sardinia, another of its protected biosphere reserves. Tepilora Park has received the honor in June 2017 and it is hoped that the interest brought on the area by […]
Italians on holiday
Italians on holiday: 2017 trends and choices We all love going on holiday, but economic difficulties, along with lack of time, makes it sometimes hard to choose the right place. Most Italians, as everyone else in the world, plan their Summer holidays well in advance to avail of special offers; others […]
Life on Italian beaches: some basics you should know
The seaside is a favorite destination for all those choosing Italy for a summer vacation. Beaches during the summer can get overcrowded, but remain pretty organized, so that people can enjoy some deserved relax. There are several types of beaches in Italy: sandy beaches, rocky beaches, gravel beaches and cliffs. […]
Vivara Island
In Italy we still have islands whose landscape has been carefully preserved, islands that cannot be visited by tourists just to keep their flora and fauna untouched. Among these secluded, forbidden paradises, is the island of Vivara. The island The island of Vivara, which rises 109 meters above sea level, […]
Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto
Palladian Villas in Vicenza: La Rotonda Ph. depositphoto.com/FedeCandoniPhoto Vicenza is located in Northern Italy at the base of Monte Berico. The town is located close to the Venice. The city is known for its rich culture and history. It is mainly renowned for its Renaissance style Palazzi. The Palladian […]
Portofino
Portofino is a beautiful village along the Ligurian Riviera, considered by many one of the eight wonders of the world. It’s a small town of no more than 500 residents in the middle of a small bay that has become famous all over the world. Portofino is a picturesque fishing village […]
Weddings in Italy
Visit Romantic Italy for Weddings and Honeymoons Newly weds in Venice Ph. depositphoto.com/lucianmilasan Italy is becoming more and more popular as wedding destination. In 2015, 7,000 foreign couples picked an Italian destination for their wedding, spending on average 54,000 euro. As more couples seek interesting locations for their weddings, […]
Italian Ski Holidays
For the great value they provide for the money, Italy ski holidays are hard to beat. Italian slopes are among the best you can get. Ph. Luca Rossato on flickr (flic.kr/p/5Hm7oR) When you take an Italian ski holiday you are sure to discover that it is as much […]
Culture Shock
Are you going to travel or stay in Italy? Here is a list of useful things that only a native born and raised in Italy would know. Surprises Not all places allow photographs, especially museums which often retain sole rights to photograph their works. Flash photography is especially frowned […]