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Posted by internetauthor on August 31st, 2010 — in Italy
If you’ve always dreamed of traveling to Italy and are dazzled by the potential romance and the antiquity of it all, you need only take care of a few tedious details before beginning your trip. After all you can’t relax and enjoy the scenery until you’re sure you’ve taken care of the legalities.
Arrange a Passport or Visa
If you’re traveling from the United States, Canada, Australia or the UK you’ll be required to present a current passport when traveling to Italy. Most other countries will require you to obtain a visa for travel ahead of time. Clearing up these details and arranging for the passport or visa before you even start packing will ensure you’re not rushed and can handle the details created by government paperwork in time to simply enjoy the experience. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on August 26th, 2010 — in Rome and Surrounding
One of the most popular attractions in Rome is one of the largest as well. The Roman Forum continues to expand with excavations and new discoveries of the ancient Roman city, but even today, walking through the Roman forum lets you experience a feeling of what life must have been like for those living in the prosperous town of Ancient Rome.
The Roman Forum
Located in a valley between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, the forum was developed in an area that was once a marsh. The Romans of old drained the marsh and the area became a bustling center of commerce and worship. The Forum officially contains the Roman marketplace, the business district and the civic center. It also includes temples, the senate house and the courts of the time. Following the fall of the Roman empire, the forum was reclaimed by the earth and covered in a grassy meadow. Cows even grazed over the forum during the middle ages. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on August 20th, 2010 — in Trentino Alto Adige
So far north in Italy it’s practically Switzerland, the Dolomites are a beautiful mountain region ideal for hiking. Beautiful mountain views surround you as you hike through limestone geology with a beautiful array of colors and shapes. This UNESCO World heritage site offers a variety of hiking and skiing opportunities, but visiting the region in the autumn offers you some of the most scenic hiking in the world.
Hiking the Dolomites
In the winter, the Dolomites offer wonderful skiing, but before the first snowfalls of the late autumn, (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on August 13th, 2010 — in Abruzzo
Near Abruzzo National Park is the newest of Italy’s scenic wildlife preserves and park. Majella National Park is truly beautiful and a wonderful destination when you’re seeking something outside of the museums and shops of the big cities. Founded in 1993, Majella has more than 86,000 hectares of stunning land and vistas covering three provinces. With plenty to see and do, it’s a great weekend escape in Italy.
Terrain and Views
The land encompassed by Majella National Park is anything but flat. It contains very steep mountains beside deep valleys and even a few canyons. Plateaus make natural grazing grounds for wildlife and the rolling hills and green lush valleys are often covered in any number of plants and flowers. The peaks of the park are some of the tallest in Italy. In fact, more than half of the park is over 2000 meters (6,500 feet) in altitude. Rugged mountains are split by deep gorges and valleys and the Orta and Foro flow across the region creating stunning waterfalls over the rocks and ridges. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on August 6th, 2010 — in Italy
There’s a good reason Italian food is loved the world over. It’s delicious and when in Italy, you can expect some fine meals. Often these meals come with fine price tags as well, but eating in Italy can be worth every penny if you know a few tricks of the trade.
Eating Cheaply
When you’re trying to eat well for less, don’t sit down. There are additional service charges added to your meal beyond the normal tip you’re familiar with when you sit. The service charges can be high as can the bread and seating charges. Instead of taking a seat, simply eat standing at the bar or order your food to go. Take it back to your hotel room to eat or stop and eat it as a picnic in the first piazza you come to with a nice view. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on July 30th, 2010 — in Italy
While we’d all love to splash money all over Europe, traveling often costs more than we’d like to spend. Fortunately, you can do Italy on the cheap by taking advantages of many of the specials available to travelers and some local accommodations and transportation options.
Travel Off Season
The peak tourist season in Italy is April through August. The earlier in these peak months you go, the less crowded it will be, but to get the most for less, travel in September through March. The weather will be cooler and there might be more rain, but in some cases, price are halved – especially on accommodations. You’re also able to see more thanks to fewer tourists and shorter lines. (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on July 23rd, 2010 — in Italy
As much as we’d love to think that every day is a good day to visit Italy, there are definitely some days that are better than others. The best days for a general visit to Italy are in the spring – April through June. These early months are warm without being overwhelmingly hot. Of course if you’re planning a trip to Italy to do a bit more than just peek in the famous museums, you’ll want to plan accordingly for that.
The Best Overall Time for Italy
The spring is a lush time in Italy. The snow is melting in the Alps, the fields of Tuscany are covered in greenery and wildflowers and the weather is agreeable. There might still be bouts of rain from time to time, but the temperatures are easy to deal with – bring along a light rain jacket for warmth and protection as you need it in the major cities and you’ll be fine. (more…)
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