Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Who wouldn't like to save a few dollars -- or euros -- while visiting Italian cities? Special city cards for tourists, which usually include discounts on public transportation and museum admissions, can be worth using when you are visiting Italy. For example, the Roma Pass which is valid for three days at the cost of 25€ gives you free admission to your first two...

Published on Friday, July 22, 2011 by JacobMartin For those who have decided to set off to Italy this summer, yet do not know what to pack, here’s a simple suggestion - pack light! A light luggage is always best if you want to avoid unnecessary hassle. However, make sure you pack everything you’ll need for your holiday in Italy! Read on to know what they are! Shoes: Italy has so much to offer, if you explore i...

Published on Thursday, June 23, 2011 by JacobMartin If you want to have the most memorable vacation ever, then explore interesting tourist destinations rather than visiting the same old places time and again. Visiting Italy, especially in summer will be a great idea! This beautiful country, which is the birthplace of pastas and pizzas, has an entirely different culture, and a very admirable way of life. Before touring ...

Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Anytime is a great time to go to Italy. There is no right or wrong month to visit the Italian boot. Italy is filled with tourists between June and September. So if you’re traveling during this period, expect to have plenty of company. You want to make sure that you’re either on an organized Italy tour or that you have booked all of your Italy travel arrangements a...

Published on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Don’t let the fact that you don’t speak Italian intimidate you. Most of the Italians you will meet, especially in the cities, will speak at least a few words of English and many speak the language fairly fluently. Those working in tourism depend on English-speaking visitors for their livelihoods and thus try to speak English. It’s a good idea to try to learn ...

Published on Monday, May 2, 2011 by Kathy McCabe If it is your first time to Italy and you’re concentrating on visiting Italy's big cities, you’re not going to need to rent a car, in fact, it would be more hassle than anything. Parking (not to mention actually driving in city traffic) in Italian cities is extraordinarily challenging and chances are you will need to park in your hotel garage which would likely ch...

Published on Friday, March 4, 2011 by Daniel Are you one of those travelers setting off to Italy this summer? Then, you are sure to have an exciting vacation in this beautiful foreign land. However, a trip to Italy couldn’t be as easy as you might think if you don’t know anything about the local culture and traditions. Know about Italian food habits, the best mode of transport, and much more to savor every m...