Italy Travel

As I write this, the euro has hit a 17-month low against the dollar. To buy one euro, it currently costs $1.267. The euro has fallen over 13 percent since the European debt crisis began seven months ago. That means American travelers have 13 percent more buying power than during the sum...

Do you love eating and traveling? Then, Italy is ‘the’ destination for you!  Dining etiquette varies from country to country. So before you travel Italy, it is wise to know Italy's food etiquette. Italians are crazy about food. Most of the restaurants in Italy serve sumptuously del...

If your travels take you to the Italian region of Piedmont, don't miss La Venaria Reale. The former country retreat of the House of Savoy is one of the largest royal palaces in the world. It was built in the 17-th century for Duke Charles Emmanuel II who wanted a hunting lodge outside of T...

Are you a coffee lover? Then, Italy will be a paradise for you. There are a variety of Italian coffee drinks, each with unique ingredients. . Coffee in Italy is so popular that it is known as the national breakfast. It is really amazing to know how many different types of coffee are ava...

Italy offers so much variety in terms of sites to visit,  including museums, palaces, churches and historic sites.  Tourists visiting Italy often restrict themselves only to the big cities. The reason is clearly ignorance or lack of information of the wonders the smaller cities in Italy ...

One of the most unusual places I have visited in Italy is the city of Matera in the southern region of Basilicata. Matera has a unique landscape made up of sassi, which are ancient cave shelters built into tufa rock. Stacked on top of each other, they almost look like a honeycomb from a d...

Take your romance to the next level witha vacation in Italy! One can list out numerous romantic places in the country, as it is a sensual place celebrated for its beauty, food, history and art. No wonder couples are seeking romantic getaways in Italy. Here are some of the charming p...

Italy’s marvelous opera houses are a real treat for people who enjoy music. The country saw its first opera house in the earlier part of the 17th century. Ever since, opera has been very popular with Italians and visiting foreigners. During your vacation, visiting Italian opera houses...

Share the lighter moments of your life with your friends and relatives for camping at Lake Como. This spectacular lake side is visited throughout the year by tourists from all over the world. More than the fascinating facts, it is the scenic beauty and the mild temperature that has capt...

People get into endless debates about the "best" of all the Italian cities. Is Rome better than Florence or Venice better than Milan? It is impossible to pick the best city in Italy but it is definitely possible to categorize them a bit. Two Italian cities have won "best" labels this month...