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Articles on trips around Italy to places like Le Cinque Terre, ski resorts, Tuscany, Venice and Rome, as well as information on restaurants in Italy

A Portable USB Charger – Just the thing for Your Trip to Italy

June 11, 2013 by Alex Roe Leave a Comment

Having had problems myself, I can see that this Sony USB Portable Charger could prove very useful travel gadget for you on your trip to Italy. It can charge iPhones, iPads, and other tablets, plus recent model Blackberry and Android mobile phones too. This portable charger is not expensive … [Read more...]

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Cesenatico First Impressions

May 25, 2013 by Alex Roe Leave a Comment

I've been in Cesenatico here on Italy's Adriatic coast for almost a day and like it a lot. Cesenatico is a seaside area of the Emilia Romagna region of Italy which stretches for a good few miles along the coast. The area around Cesenatico is geared up for tourists and has plenty to offer both … [Read more...]

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Tour Cesenatico With Me This Weekend

May 23, 2013 by Alex Roe 2 Comments

Tomorrow I'm off on a blogging tour to Cesenatico, a port town on the Adriatic coast of Italy. I'll be part of a group of a contingent of 30 non Italian bloggers who've been invited for a long weekend to this seaside town which happens to have a canal designed by none other than the great … [Read more...]

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Plan a trip to Italy with Route Perfect

May 22, 2013 by Alex Roe Leave a Comment

If you want to plan a trip to Italy, then give Italy trip planning service Route Perfect a whirl. Aside from being free, Route perfect will help you create an Italy itinerary which will ensure you don't miss a thing. The photograph of Positano below is just one of many, many amazing sights Italy … [Read more...]

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Ever Buy a Blue Guide to Italy!

May 8, 2013 by Alex Roe 3 Comments

No, don't buy a Blue Guide to anywhere in Italy - you have been warned. If you do make the enormous mistake of investing in one, or perhaps more, of these gloriously detailed travel guides, you'll end up returning to Italy for vacations, possibly for the rest of your life. Even worse, you … [Read more...]

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Go Mountain Biking in the Dolomites

April 13, 2013 by Alex Roe 1 Comment

How about mountain biking in the Dolomites? Here's a video which will give you a taster of what mountain bikers can expect in this stunningly beautiful area of Italy. Then there are some links to where you can find out more and even get some augmented reality apps for your smartphone too. Italy's … [Read more...]

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Ferrari Tours of Italy – The Ultimate in Luxury Road Trips

April 4, 2013 by Alex Roe Leave a Comment

What better way to experience Italy than to do so by Ferrari! Well, for those who'd like to experience a Ferrari tour of Italy, Italy vacation specialist Select Italy has just the tours for you! Just imagine powering through Italy's enchanting countryside accompanied by the magical sound of an 8 … [Read more...]

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A Charming Ski Resort – Madesimo in Italy

March 2, 2013 by A Guest Leave a Comment

Madesimo is a charming Italian ski resort about 150 kilometres north of Milan, near the Swiss border. Madesimo offers more than just skiiing, there are also lots of trails to explore on a snow mobile and you can even do ice driving courses too. The resort is famous for its 3 kilometre-long black … [Read more...]

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Out Now – Rick Steves’ 2013 Italy Travel Guide with Map

January 15, 2013 by Alex Roe Leave a Comment

Ever popular, Rick Steves' series of Italy travel guides have been updated for 2013, so if you are thinking of visiting Italy this year, you might like to invest in one, or even two. Kindle versions are available too. Rick Steves' guide, which includes an Italy travel planning map attracts … [Read more...]

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Haunted and Scary Places in Italy

October 25, 2012 by Anna Lebedeva 3 Comments

Have you ever felt scared while in Italy? My Italian life, for instance, is full of horrors: I get a fright every time I see my electricity bill in the post box and scream with terror when open my gas bill. If my internet connection fails, it sends shiver down my spine as I know fixing it will … [Read more...]

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