Twenty-five years ago this year Manfred Weis travelled 36,030 kilometres by train in the space of just one month. This gave him a place in the Guinness Book of Records and a whole new perspective on the world. In a former railway station in Leipzig, Manfred Weis steps onto a […]
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Travel in Italy
Travelling to Italy with Your Pet
Would you like to visit Italy, but don’t want to leave your beloved pet behind? No problem! Here are some requirements when it comes to bringing your furry friend along for the ride, as well as some tips to make it as easy as possible. In general Italians aren’t a […]
Val Grande National Park
Val Grande National Park Enter Val Grande National Park and leave the modern world behind. There are no paved roads here or modern amenities, no people who live here either, just miles and miles of natural wonder and trails to help you explore it. Just try to restrain your wonder as […]
Borgo Castello di Castiglione
The Borgo Castello di Castiglione or the castle town of Castiglione is located one km away from the town of Palombara Sabina. The castle is quite magnificent and is known to be one of the best examples of medieval structure. The building of the castle itself dates back to the […]
Shopping the Sales in Italy
A few Reminders to Keep your Cool During January and July every year, “Saldi” is the talk of the town in big cities and little villages alike. It is time for the sales in Italy! It is customary for stores to begin selling their merchandise at 30% off beginning in […]
Italian Bargains
Italy is full of culture, history, fabulous architecture, and artisans of every sort. Tourists flock to Italy for romance, the delicious cuisine, and to experience the wonders of this lush country. But did you know that Italy is also a shopper’s haven? From linens to glassware to ceramics to jewelry, […]
Italian Honeymoon Ideas
Honeymoon in Italy: a romantic sunset over Praiano in the Amalfi Coast Ph. flickr/Mariano Mantel Italy is known to be one of the most romantic places on earth. Whether it is the enchanting city of Venice or the beautiful beaches of the Amalfi Coast, there are plenty of things that attract […]
Castel Nomentum, Mentana
Nomenutm – The Castle – Entrance – Photo courtesy of MM/Wikimedia During the 10th and 11th century the Castle of Nomentum was under the possession of the Roman family of Crescensi. The Normans destroyed the castle in 1058 and the population reduced significantly. The Capocci family acquired the castle and, […]
Bargain Shopping in Italy
Bargain shopping You can easily combine a love for travel with a love for shopping in Italy if you know where to look! Most of the major fashion houses have outlet stores, and outlet malls are springing up quickly all over the country. What better way to do your shopping […]
Marrying in Italy
To be married in Italy by a rabbi who spoke Hebrew with an Italian accent was almost as funny as listening to Jerry Lewis speaking Italian in a dubbed film. Jerry’s high-pitched, squeaky voice in Artists and Models and the rabbi’s deep, solemn tones in our marriage ceremony ranged […]