Travel in Italy
If you are planning a visit to Italy with a baby, or聽young children, but are possibly feeling a little concerned about eating out in Italian restaurants, now is the time to take a deep breath, relax and cross this off your 鈥榳orry list鈥�! On reading the previous section, Visiting Italy […]
Tuscany Tuscany was founded by the Etruscans in the 11th century BC. The region was originally called Etruria and constituted the majority of the area controlled by the Etruscans. Most of what we know about the Etruscan people was learned from archeological data collected in Tuscany. The complex culture of […]
Tours of Lombardy Duomo of Milan Although almost all of Italy has breath-taking landscapes, Lombardy, (or Lombardia), is said to have one of Italy鈥檚 most varied landscapes. It鈥檚 diverse and incredible hill towns and lakeside resorts are interconnected through the powerful slopes, vineyards and crop fields. The number one element […]
Tolfa – Panorama – Photo courtesy of Pippo-b/Wikimedia The city of聽Tolfa, which has a history that dates back to the Bronze Age and is known for its well preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture, is also famous for the nearby聽Castle of Rota. Situated 195 meters above sea level it can be […]
General Information about Traveling to Italy Passports/Visa Requirements: A U.S. PASSPORT or valid entry document is necessary to enter Italy. A VISA IS NOT REQUIRED for a U.S. or Canadian citizen holding a valid passport unless he/she expects to stay in Italy more than 3 months, and/or to study or […]
聽 聽 Andora – Castle’s Remains – Photo courtesy of Dapa19/Wikimedia Castello di Andora is located on top of a secluded hill in the small town of Andora. Historically the town was known as Paraxo and is located in the province of Savona in the Liguria region. Today only the […]
Sometimes going abroad can result in a hefty phone bill The downside of a trip to Italy can be an hefty mobile phone bill. That is the price for telling your family how magical is the sunset over the Basilica of San Pietro, or describe to your friends how real […]
The Baronial Castle or Castello Baronale, Fondi Plain between Terracina and Fondi – Photo courtesy of MM/Wikimedia The Baronial castle in the town of Fondi in Lazio is quite a typical military structure from its era. The castle has round towers which stand up to a height of more than […]
Stelvio National Park – Mountain In the heart of Italy’s Central Alps is a park dominated by the Ortles-Cevedale massif group, where one can watch the majestic beauty of ice and water pouring from the summits into the waterways of the green valleys below. Lucky visitors will spy glaciers, grassland, […]
Love the Second Time Around Your first marriage ended in divorce but you’ve fallen in love and would like to try it all over again. What to do? You probably did the church service and no holds barred reception with 200 of your dearest friends and family the first time […]