The best outlet malls in Italy
January 04, 2010It’s January, and the sales have started across Italy. If you’re okay with crowds, the January and July sale periods in Italy are a fantastic time to shop. (Last time I went during the January sales I actually witnessed a fist fight…
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A Sicily itinerary: What to see and do
December 28, 2009In August I did a podcast with the Amateur Traveler about what to see on the Italian island of Sicily. Here’s the summary of our discussion. Sicily could be described as: Italy, compact and concentrate. The tourist infrastructure is…
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The best skiing in Italy
December 14, 2009Ask virtually any serious Italian skier where the best place to ski in Italy is and they won’t blink before recommending Cortina D’Ampezzo. With jaw-dropping views and 12 ski areas, there are 750 miles of downhill runs, 73 miles of…
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The best graffiti in Italy
December 11, 2009Rule #38 of Robert Reid’s “44 Little Travel Rules No One Tells You” is to take photos of things that might change. I couldn’t agree more (and I wish I had photos of the pink snakeskin fashion craze…
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Bagno Vignoni, Tuscany
December 07, 2009Known for its thermal waters and underwater piazza (seen in the photo below), the Tuscan town of Bagno Vignoni was the departure point for the 8-day Tuscany cycling trips I used to guide. We’d arrive by coach from Florence, and 25…
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5 ways to help the photographer you’re traveling with
December 03, 2009When you’re not a photographer – but are lucky enough to be traveling with one – there are lots of ways you can help bring home great photos of your trip. The five tips below may seem like common…
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Pienza Tuscany : 5 Reasons to visit
November 30, 2009There are more than five reasons to visit Pienza Tuscany but these are my favorites. The area is full of surprises: have you ever been moving along absorbed in your own thoughts, and seen something so gorgeous that it stopped…
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Calculate the Price of Gas in Italy in 3 Easy Steps
November 25, 2009[To learn more about the price of gas in Italy, download our free Driving in Italy ebook at the bottom of this page.] Three steps in order to calculate the price of gas in Italy? You might be thinking, “can’t…
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Scala dei Turchi, Sicily
November 23, 2009Just 15 minutes from the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the brilliant white and weather-formed Scala dei Turchi juts into the sea off Sicily’s southern coast. The rock is a perfect diving board for beach-goers and irresistible for…
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