What struck me about Frommer's Italy Day by Day is how well the book is organized. I love the organization of the book - You can easily navigate through the book and quickly skip to the part(s) that interest … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Venice, Italy.
February 17, 2010
Venice! Romantic! Exotic! Exquisite! Splendid! Trendy! All these & yet I could still not describe the ambience of this amazing gem of Europe! Ok, may be switch … more
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coldsteel7 posted a Quick Tip about Venice, Italy.
February 06, 2010
It was this DVD recording of a concert of Il Divo that brought The Coliseum back to life for me that very night, after a lapse of more than a decade since my very first visit to The Coliseum in … more
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cpw1952 posted a Quick Tip about Taormina, Sicily.
December 17, 2009
I am a huge fan of anthology films, and foreign films. And short films, and films by great directors. I’m also all about good causes and anything that helps children. So when I first heard about … more
As a lifelong and very active Catholic I was shocked to learn just how little I knew about the history of St. Peter's in Rome. For example, I was totally unaware that Constantine erected … more
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ajrawls posted a Quick Tip about Silvio Berlusconi.
October 07, 2009
When it comes to wine or spirits, I'm no expert. But when it comes to packaging, I can tell you if an item is going to sell or not. And sell away this one did. Alexander Grappa Aqua di Vita! … more
My sister gave me The Italian CD about 4 or 5 years ago. I heard it and fell in love with Patrizio's voice there and then. It was a compilation full of romantic Italian songs... well, the Italians … more
After leaving Paris on a night train, he arrived in Rome at approximately 12:30, 3 and a half hours after the arrival time on the ticket. Well, the Italians were sure not off to a good start, and things … more
Our first night in Vernazza, we decided to eat outside at Trattoria Gianni Franzi and enjoy the view of the port and sea beyond it. Originally called “Trattoria Della Stella,” the establishment … more
As an Italian who speaks no Italian, I was terrified about Trenitalia. Here are some tips based on my experience: Buying a ticket (singular "biglietto," plural "biglietti") without a reservation just … more
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SteveDiBartola reviewed Hotel Casci.
June 19, 2009
We booked a room at this 2-star, family-run hotel (Via Cavour 13, 50129 Firenze) online several months before our trip and they followed up with us by email shortly before we left the USA to confirm our … more
Albergo San Martino (Via della Dogana 9 Lucca 55100 Italia) is a wonderful little hotel (3 star) on a tiny street (more like an alley) just off the Corso Garibaldi and just inside the city wall on the … more
Was Fascist Italy a safe haven for Jews during World War II? It turns out the answer to this question is "yes." Although not widely known, thousands of Jews survived the holocaust because of … more
Characterized by crisp phrasing and impressive descriptions, Dunant has fashioned a story that easily transcends the typical mystery-thriller genre. With a practiced and skillful … more
In Gomorrah, Saviano wades through the gates of hell, revealing the extent of criminal enterprise in southern Naples, the long tentacles of the Camorra infecting every aspect of business from the port … more
Perched high above the rolling hills of Tuscany, Volterra is a quaint town to visit. The drive up to the town is beautiful with plenty of twists and turns to give you multiple views … more
I'm writing this in Rome. We are renting a flat in Trastevere for two weeks and we came prepared with three guide books. After the first few days, this was the only one … more