Enjoying la dolce vita in Italy is easy for the Italians. They know just how their system works, what to do, where to go and how to go about things. 1. Behave like a good guest. Even if you speak a few words of Italian, rest assured, everyone will instantly know that you are not Italian. To travel well in Italy, you don’t need to desperately try to look and be Italian, it just means you should be yourself, as a good guest. Being a good guest means playing things by the … [Read more...]
Lago di Bracciano’s Calm Presence
To best enjoy Bracciano lake (Lago di Bracciano, in Italian), visit the lakeside town of Trevignano Romano, just 1 hour North of Rome, Italy. I love my walks along the recently upgraded and beautifully refined waterside at Trevignano, where gigantic pine trees filter the sun above your head as you stroll along. Under the trees are park-like patches with flower beds and benches, alongside the path of beautiful pavers keeping you right along the water’s edge. The views of Lago di … [Read more...]
Bernini in the Vatican
Bernini's art can be found all over Rome, with some of his most spectacular work in the heart of the city, that is, the Vatican City. Every Sunday the pope addresses the crowd on his St. Peter’s Square. The crowd sees him as a tiny speck in a window way up high above a monumental piece of Bernini’s art: the square flanking St. Peter's colonnade. The crowd even stands on Bernini’s art. Being both an architect and a sculpture, Bernini designed the entire Piazza di San Pietro. … [Read more...]
Orvieto, Italy
Orvieto in Umbria is one of those Italian dream cities. It's located on a large volcanic flat, high up in the air. City walls on the edge of the flat hold together a maze of small old city streets. Orvieto's ancient Etruscan origins are everywhere, mostly underground, and subtly on the surface. In contrast, its magnificent Roman Catholic Duomo cathedral, built in the 14th century, is its most visible treasure. The cathedral’s golden façade gleams in the sun, year-round, and … [Read more...]
La Bella Gargano, Italy
Gargano Park on the Italian coast in Italy is one of those places, where a single picture tells a thousand words. No wonder that all Italians are poets ~ it's breathtaking beautiful and romantic ... and sunny in April! … [Read more...]
Day Tours of Rome
Touring through Rome - A Journey Through Time These 1-day tours will lead you on a journey through centuries of time, all within 1 day. Rome is a city full of architectural and cultural treasures of incomparable charms. On these tours of Rome, you will see the most ancient pagan and religious sights, which comprise the rich heritage of Rome. Each day tour will take you approximately 9 hours to complete. You have three options for undertaking: buy a seat in one of the coach buses and … [Read more...]
48-Hr-Tour in Ancient Rome
Get the picture of what ancient Rome, Italy, is about for a wonderful vacation. Video of touring Ancient Rome in 48 hrs. This facts -filled video tours you around the Spanish Steps, The Pope' Vatican City with its Sistine chapel; the sparking Trevi fountain; the dome-shaped Patheon honoring the Pagan Gods; Strastevere, the ancient jewish getto; and several other sights. Besides showing the history of Rome and its ancient buildings, it maps you out where to go and what to do where on … [Read more...]
Espresso – A Taste of Italy in Every Sip
By Michael Russell Traditionally served in a "demitasse" - a special cup with a capacity of 3 oz. - as a shot, espresso is a special drink: a mouthful of sensations and flavor. Espresso defines the very essence of coffee. Italians are proud of their tradition and do know what a good espresso means. When asked, they'll even define the true test of a perfect espresso: when you ad sugar to it, the sugar should remain at the surface of the cream for thirty seconds before sinking. Are … [Read more...]
Get A Taste Of Italy In Venice
By Adam Singleton The enchanting city of Venice has long been a favorite destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Beautiful surroundings, famous landmarks, fantastic food and the inevitable gondola rides attracts many to this Italian city to bask in the laid back Italian way of life. Venice also offers the unique experience of walking around a city that was built based on a canal system to move about, making for some interesting walking tours around this maze-like historic … [Read more...]
Venice Film Festivals
By Richard Romando Venice Film Festival is one of the oldest Film Festivals in the World. It was first held in the year 1932. It is held every year in the later half of August or early September. It takes place at Lido di Venezia, which is in the historic Palazzo del Cinema situated on the Lingomare Marconi in Venice, Italy. The awards ceremony is grand and elegant. The Leone d'Oro, or Golden Lion, is the most prestigious award. Off late a new award has been introduced which … [Read more...]