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. […]
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Italy Travel
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 […]
8 American Dining Customs You Won’t Find in Italy
Oberrichter Restaurant in Malborghetti, Val Canale, Udine (Photo by Johann Jaritz via Wikimedia Commons) There are certain cultural customs that don’t always translate in a foreign country. What you’re used to at home isn’t always accepted in the place you are visiting. In Italy, you can be sure that most people are […]
Italy by Train: Southern Italy
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 […]
Unordinary time in Italian restaurants
We usually go to the restaurant to celebrate a special event, have a romantic dinner, or out of curiosity, to try dishes from another country or that we don’t usually cook at home. But what about going beyond the ordinary idea of restaurant? What about subverting our routine and habits to […]
10 Things to Look for Before Booking a Hotel
We would like to offer you a general guideline on what to seek when searching for an hotel in Italy. Most of the rules are common to other countries, so feel free to apply them to your needs. Hotel Moderno, Palermo (Luca Savettiere/flickr flic.kr/p/4p91jL) Location The most important thing is clearly location, […]
UNITED US-Italy flights cost to Americans up to 3 times more what they cost to Italians
I am a dedicated United frequent flyer and love the way they have improved food and service, so I have no intention of picking on United, BUT . . . A couple of days ago, I was checking out flights to Italy for the end of May, when I saw a […]
Observations on Italy
Raw Impressions of Italy My first time in Italy was in 2003 when I visited my brother-in-law, who at the time was doing a Master’s in the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University. We mainly spent time in Sicily (Siracusa and Taormina), Bologna and Rome: […]
Tips for Saving Money in Italy
When traveling in Italy things are beautiful, but with the Euro/Dollar conversion things can get very expensive, so let’s look at some great ways to save some money when travelling in Italy. Lira, the old currency in Italy. Ph. coolfonk on depositphotos The first issue is where […]
Traveling With a Pet to Europe
Bringing Your Pet to Italy Soft sided pet carrier like this one are often the best choice for in-cabin traveling (Tatiana Mik.flickr) With suitcase in hand and carry-on strapped over one shoulder, it is time to wonder where dear old pussycat will fit among the traveling gear. We […]