Italy is full of scenic drives. There are the honey-colored sunsets of Tuscany, sepia-toned ruins of Ostia, and the snow-capped cityscapes of Torino. But if you want a ride with the bluest of blues then the only place to find yourself is along Campania’s La Costiera Amalfitana, The Amalfi Coast. This coastal road links Sorrento [...]
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Get Fit in Italy
by Melanie on 07. Jan, 2010 in Active Travel, Deals and Packages, Featured Articles, Out and About, Specialty Travel
Here we are, staring down another full year and wondering if or how we are going to make the most of it. For a lot of us, that means giving up vices or improving ourselves. For others, a new year holds the promise of traveling to new places or enjoying more of what life has [...]
Google as Tour Guide
by Melanie on 12. Nov, 2009 in City Walks, Fun Stuff, News, Out and About, Things To Do
First they want to scan my copyrighted books and now Google wants to be a tour guide: has Google gone too far this time? I recently received a Google Wave invitation, so I was browsing Google Labs to see what else was on the backburner. It seems that Google will soon be launching City Tours, [...]
Exploring Italy’s Parks
by Melanie on 14. Oct, 2009 in Eco Travel, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel
Fall is a great time to explore Italy’s national and regional parks, what with the beautiful foliage changing colors and the majority of tourists – both Italian and international – having packed up their bags and headed home. Italy currently has 22 national parks – with two more in the process of being established – [...]
The Real Pinocchio
by Melanie on 18. Apr, 2009 in Destinations, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Tuscany
Last November, the New York Review of Books released Carlo Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio under its NYRB Classics imprint. The tale, as reviewed by Tim Parks in the latest issue, is much darker than the Disneyfied version. After the jump is Parks’ full review. As always, I urge you to subscribe to NYRB; they [...]
Ramble On: Tuscany Walking Festival
by Melanie on 13. Apr, 2009 in Destinations, Eco Travel, Festivals and Events, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Things To Do, Tuscany
Tuscany, with its beautiful vistas and thousands of hectares of nature preserves and woodlands, offers numerous opportunities for serious hikers and casual trekkers alike. This is the also the thought of the organizers of the Tuscany Walking Festival, a yearly event that happens goes on roughly between the first days of spring until the end [...]
Happy Birthday, Venice!
by Melanie on 25. Mar, 2009 in Boat Tours, Destinations, Out and About, Veneto, Venice
I just learned that today is Venice’s 1,588th birthday, according to blogger and Venice Kayak businessman René Seindal. Here’s a nice, brief history lesson: Dear Venice, happy 1588th birthday – René Seindal.
Do You Know the Way to Pompeii?
by Melanie on 23. Mar, 2009 in Ancient History, Arts and Culture, Campania, Daytrips, Destinations, Lazio, Out and About, Pompeii, Rome
About a year ago, I posted some information about going to Pompeii from Rome on a day trip. Just a few days ago, I was alerted of a new way to get there. When in Rome Tours has private and semi-private minibus tours to Pompeii. They’ll pick you up in Rome, drive to Pompeii via [...]
A Peaceful Oasis in Rome
by Melanie on 05. Oct, 2008 in Destinations, Featured Articles, Lazio, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Rome
After reading a post about Free Things to Do in Rome from fellow blogger Jessica at Italylogue.com, I couldn’t resist commenting on one of my favorite places – free or not – in all of the Eternal City: the Protestant Cemetery. Then I thought I should also share this tip with Italofile readers, too. The [...]
Wine Routes in Tuscany
by Melanie on 23. Sep, 2008 in Destinations, Driving Tours, Featured Articles, Food and Wine, Out and About, Tuscany
Sharing a carafe of Chianti while the autumnal Tuscan air swirls around you is one of life’s great pleasures. Of course, there’s more to Tuscan wine than the everyday Chianti, and fall is the perfect time to explore the region and its many vineyards. Did you know that there are 14 wine routes in Tuscany, [...]
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Hi! I'm Melanie Renzulli. I've been writing about travel to Italy for over a decade and on this blog since 2006. Find me on Twitter and Facebook for travel tips, Italy news, and more. Read more About Italofile or Contact Me.
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A Year in Italy Video Giveaway
12. May, 2010
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Five Favorites: Italian Words
15. Jan, 2010
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Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
29. Apr, 2010
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An Italian Wedding
25. May, 2010
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iPhone Apps for the Italophile
13. Mar, 2010
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Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
18. Aug, 2010
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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast
12. Aug, 2010
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A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
13. Jul, 2010
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Five Favorites: The Amalfi Coast
07. Jul, 2010
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‘An Irreverent Curiosity’ – An Interview with David Farley
06. Jul, 2010
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Riccardo: I was in Italy last year to visit my family...it w...
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Lisa at Wanderlust Weddings: Hi Melanie and thanks for having me share my favor...
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TERESA CRETELLA: HELLO AGAIN LAURA, I CONTACTED YOU A COUPLE OF ...
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