SCUBA Diving in Italy: Isola del Giglio
May 28, 2009Italy’s Legambiente announced today that the Tuscan Archipelago’s Isola del Giglio is ranked as the Number 1 coastal destination in the country this year, due not only to its pristine waters, gorgeous scenery, and picture-perfect beaches, but also because of…
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Murano vs. Burano vs. Torcello: I Vote Burano
May 25, 2009Here are my top three reasons to visit the lovely Venetian island of Burano: 1. If you like to amble, or enjoy a wander off the beaten track, you'll appreciate Burano's atmosphere (less touristy, authentic, but still lots…
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Make Time for the Locals
May 21, 2009One of the best ways to get to know Italy is to get to know Italians, so if your waiter or barista or hotelier strikes up a conversation, I highly recommend making time for them. They are most likely not…
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The Amalfi Coast: a fantastic 4 day itinerary
May 18, 2009How much time do I need to see the Amalfi Coast? …. is a question I get all the time. It depends on your interests and travel pace, of course, but here are five things I would definitely include in an…
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SCUBA Diving in Italy: Giannutri
May 14, 2009The Island of Elba is the busiest and most popular of the Tuscan archipelago, but on the other end of the spectrum, visit the tiny island of Giannutri for a more off-the-beaten-track experience. Just 5 km long, it has a year-round population…
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Italy’s Best Bridges, Part II
May 11, 2009Here are my picks for best bridges south of Florence. For Italy’s best bridges of Florence and the North, see Part I. Civita di Bagnoregio An hour and a half north of Rome, this spectacular 2500 year old town…
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The Venice Biennale
May 08, 2009Venice is known for – among other things - its gorgeous Byzantine mosaics, jaw-dropping Tintorettos, and hand-blown glass masterpieces. But the city also hosts a significant contemporary art exhibition every two years, the Venice Biennale. The event is always held in the…
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Italy Bridges: picks in northern Italy
May 04, 2009Architects and engineers appreciate that a bridge is more than just a way to cross a gap, but how many of us would include bridges on our list of Things To See in Italy? These bridges are fun to visit, will give…
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The Italian Cheese Cart
May 01, 2009It's easy to go to Italy and completely miss experiencing The Cheese Cart: traveling on a budget often means pizza for dinner; and at a ristorante, after the bread basket, antipasto, primo, secondo and dolce, when the waiter rolls around with…
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