Hiking the Dolomites Via Ferrata: trails with bridges, ladders and ropes
May 13, 2011The Dolomites are one of my favorite places to hike, because of the scenery, the many mountain-top refugi that serve lunch, and the fact that the ski lifts take hikers up the mountain throughout summertime; but add to that some…
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Driving in Italy? 10 Italy driving tips
March 30, 2011[Learn more about Italy driving tips with our Driving in Italy ebook, which you can download for free at the bottom of this page.] So you’ve given some thought on whether to rent a car in Italy, and decided to…
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What to do in Ponza
March 21, 2011We want to visit the Amalfi Coast for many reasons, including spending a few days on a white sandy beach – preferably somewhere with whitewashed houses that cascade down to a fishing village. This was a recent request from clients. There…
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Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome: 30 sculptures on Italy’s birthday monument
March 16, 2011Italy’s 150th birthday celebrations are being kicked off on March 17th at the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II – aka the Vittoriano- and it will be the seat of the birthday celebrations in Rome this year. But you didn’t…
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Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista: An incredible modern art hotel near Verona
February 15, 2011Like any business person, I keep track of what makes my clients happy. I know the guides, restaurants, hotels and attractions across Italy that will make a majority of clients fall (more) in love with the country. But I also…
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An unusual client request
February 03, 2011I'm planning a trip for a group of Italy travelers right now who have an uncommon request. They said: We'll have 9 days in Italy and would like to see the main highlights of Rome, Florence and Venice. …
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A fantastic easy bike ride near Venice
January 27, 2011I’d love to hop on a bike, circle St. Mark’s Square, ride over the Rialto Bridge past the markets, cycle through the city’s narrow calle and bump down its many short staircases. But if you’ve been to Venice, you…
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Roman Assisi
January 24, 2011One of the most beautifully written articles about Assisi that I’ve ever come across is by the author of today’s guest post, Rebecca Winke. Below, she delves into the fascinating evidence of the city’s Roman past, which is being uncovered as…
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Palermo Nightlife
January 10, 2011Palermo is Sicily’s biggest city, and there is a lot to see and do. Locals – known as palermitani – eat late, so a 9.30 pm dinner reservation is completely normal. The Teatro Massimo is an incredible place for an…
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