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Rome, Siena, Sardinia, and more

August 24, 2008 – 12:27 pm

We hope you’ve had an enjoyable August. Obviously, we took a little time off for rest and relaxation (and a move!), so there’s been little time to fill you in on some of the latest Italy travel news. Here’s a recap:
Some people in Rome think it’s a good idea to create a Disneyland-like theme park [...]

By mmr | Also posted in Arts and Culture, By Area, Festivals and Events, Lazio, Museums and Exhibits, Rome, Siena, Travel Articles, Tuscany | Comments (0)

A 360-Degree Spin Around Italy

July 24, 2008 – 5:05 am

Do you ever feel like you don’t get the whole picture when reading about Italy in guidebooks or on blogs? There are now a couple of websites that go one better than the usual two-dimensional picture.
Expat Peter Ryder, a resident of Sardinia, has two websites that can give you a better picture of the island [...]

By mmr | Also posted in Amalfi Coast, By Area, Campania, Fun Stuff, Veneto | Comments (1)

Spain Conquers Italy

June 23, 2008 – 3:40 pm

Well, the Italian National team will not be going to the European Soccer Championship semi-finals thanks to Spain, who beat the Italians for the first time since the 1920s on penalty kicks in yesterday’s match. Yeah, Spain’s had a long drought when it comes to defeating Italy. Of course, that wasn’t always the case.
Large parts [...]

By mmr | Also posted in By Area, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Milan, Naples, Sicily | Comments (0)

Italy Summer Article Round-Up 2008

June 21, 2008 – 9:59 am

Lots of Italy-related articles this time of year. So, here goes:
New York Times
Wandering Beyond Classic Rome (The Frugal Traveler Does Europe on a Budget)
On Venice’s Grand Canal in a Kayak
Prescription Med (Ischia)
Los Angeles Times
Exploring Rome’s Famous Seven Hills
Budget Travel in Rome
10 Books and Movies to Prep for a Trip to Rome
Italy: At Home in Rome
National [...]

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Swimming in Sardinia

May 29, 2008 – 7:59 am

An article today in the New York Times on Swimming Vacations inspired us to see if there were any swim adventure tours in Italy. In fact, one of the companies profiled - Swimtrek (located in London) - offers a one week swim trip around Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago. The tour features:

Swimming from Maddalena to Spargi.
The crossings [...]

By mmr | Also posted in Active Travel, By Area, Deals and Packages, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Sports, Travel Articles | Comments (0)

20 Things We Love About Italy - Part 2

February 16, 2008 – 11:10 am

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s run-down of part 1 of “20 Things We Love About Italy.” Hopefully, the list has given you more travel ideas and the inspiration to learn more about all of Italy’s 20 regions.
Now, without further ado, the remaining 10 favorites on our list:
11) Termoli, Molise. If Puglia (see #13) is the [...]

By mmr | Also posted in By Area, Florence, Italofiles, Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicily, Trentino Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Val D'Aosta, Veneto, Venice | Comments (0)

Italy Article Round-Up

August 10, 2007 – 10:13 am

As the days of summer wane, some of you may be planning your fall getaways to Italy. The following recent articles highlight some of the destinations you may want to consider:
New York Times
36 Hours in Cinque Terre
Back to Nature, the Italian Way: Farm Stays in Sardinia
The Washington Post
Sicily: Agriturismo Brings Visitors Down to the Farm
The [...]

By mmr | Also posted in By Area, Italofiles, Lazio, Liguria, Rome, Sicily, Travel Articles, Tuscany, Umbria | Comments (0)