Meeting boys on Italian trains
April 09, 2010I thought it would be fun to enter this little story into the Grantourismo–HomeAway travel writing competition! An American friend and I were on a train full of Italian military boys. Noses in guidebooks, we’d been planning our day trip…
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Booking hotels in Italy: 10 tips
March 04, 2010Booking a fantastic hotel in Italy can be a daunting task. It goes without saying that you need to check recent reviews and don’t just look at the review score: read the comments thoroughly. Cross-check reviews across different review sites,…
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Amateur Traveler Podcast: The Life of an Adventure Travel Tour Guide
January 31, 2010The most fun I've ever had while also getting paid was probably when I led week-long cycling tours in Italy, but it was also the most work of any job I've ever had. I've since noticed that lots of people…
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What to do in Italy on Sundays
January 21, 2010When we create custom itineraries at Italy Beyond the Obvious, we always include the day of the week – not just the date – during the planning process. The main reason for this is that Sundays (and sometimes Mondays) require a…
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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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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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How to plan a dream trip to Italy
October 28, 2009I’ve been planning dream trips to Italy for a couple of decades, and have been getting paid to do it since 2008, when I started Italy Beyond the Obvious. I’ve personally created over 300 such trips, and I can tell…
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Doing business in Italy: 5 Tips for Foreigners
October 08, 2009When I moved to Italy for the third time, it was for an expatriate assignment at a company I’d been at for 4 years. It’s not an overstatement to say that the first few months were traumatic: finalizing my work…
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The Best Things About Autumn Travel to Italy
October 02, 2009It’s October, and so I’m working on autumn departures. If autumn travel to Italy is possible for you, do it! Travelers get warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and it’s a fantastic time to go if you’re a foodie. On the other…
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