Italy Travel Tips and Insider Guides
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Introduction to Italy The tenth largest country in Europe; Italy reaches into the central Mediterranean and includes the islands Sardinia and Sicily. Before Italy became a nation-state in 1861, the country was divided into city-states. Those political divisions may no longer exist but they are still present culturally. One will find a long-standing rivalry between Florence... [Read the full story]
Our Insider's Articles about Italy
For most of the summer, I was afraid to go to Italy. I was scared to hear the accent, to taste spaghetti Bolognese, to... [Read the full story]
For young Italians, nothing says “That’s Amore!” quite like heavy metal – and the rest of the continent is locking... [Read the full story]
I’ve never felt more a part of Italy, which makes for a sad goodbye. Spending so much time in its mountains (even shaping them... [Read the full story]
When we think of escaping to a villa in Italy, we imagine a peaceful retreat in a private and ancient setting. Some may think... [Read the full story]
The alberghi diffuso is a “diffuse hotel”, a new style of hotel where the facilities are spread out over several locations.... [Read the full story]
About Italy
Italians have perfected the art of enjoying the good life. Who doesn't like Italian food, wine, cars, and style? Italy is a country whose land mass is about the size of Arizona. In spite of its relatively small size, Italy is big on character and diversity.
Rome, is the capital of Italy and the Catholic church; it is a treasure trove of art and architecture. Be sure to visit the magical city of Venice. There is nothing more romantic than spending an evening dancing under the stars on St. Marks Square or sharing a moonlight gondola ride on the canals. Florence, Sienna, Palermo, Naples, Portofino…and many more cities and towns will call to you in this friendly country. Italy is the place to come for great food, wine, art, shopping, and spectacular beauty.
