Category: Destinations
Learn more about travel destinations in Italy, its top cities and regions. Trip planning resources include itineraries, tours, and day trips.
Amatrice As It Was Before
There won’t be a next time. Amatrice has been on my “next time” list for the past two years. We have talked about visiting the town for a Sunday lunch because of its famed amatriciana. But at a distance of approximately two hours from Rome, it was just beyond the range of our driving limits for a…
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#amatricianaXamatrice to Raise Money for Earthquake Relief
Yesterday in my post about the earthquake in Central Italy, I mentioned that Italian blogger Paolo Campana had started an initiative for diners and restaurants to raise money for earthquake relief (for Amatrice and the entire affected region) by ordering dishes of amatriciana.
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Amatrice and the Earthquake in Central Italy
During the wee hours of the morning, an earthquake with a 6.2 magnitude struck central Italy. Italian news reports say the epicenter was near Rieti, about 1.5 hours north of Rome.
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Things Romans Love (and Hate) About Rome in August
Will you be in Rome in August? Here are some reasons to rejoice and lament your stay in the Eternal City during the hottest month of the year.
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