Roaming In Rome

There are few better cities to wake up in than Rome; the sounds of the street and the relaxing atmosphere make it a great place to live. Unfortunately most of us couldn’t afford to live there so we have to make do with the odd trip to soak up the delights of the Italian capital. [...]

Classic Rail Holidays – London to Italy

A guided tour began in St Mark’s Square where the domes and spires of the basilica looked positively radiant, flocks of birds casting shadows against the gleaming faÁade. Exploring Venice’s 117 islands is a unique experience, where it’s possible to forget the traffic and mayhem of the outside world and be transported back to a bygone time of theatre and romance. Ornate palaces and picturesque squares greet you at every turn. Even getting lost is always rewarding in Venice, with secret treasures to discover around every corner. A gondola trip is a must do, a stripy shirted Italian singing traditional songs whilst weaving through the vast network of canals.

Travel in Italy

If you want to experience Europe, you need to travel to Italy. No other country on earth offers the depth, breadth, and scope of Italy. For lovers of art, history, architecture, or music Italy is unsurpassable. From the Ancient Roman Empire to the Medieval Tuscan fortress towns and the Venetian Republic, Italy’s incredible historical diversity [...]

Porta Portese – Flea Market

So you’re in Rome and looking for a good flea market. Where to go? Porta Portese is where you need to visit. You may have heard of this street market before, it’s practically world famous—largest flea market in Rome.

Best Time to Visit Italy

Like any good vacationer, you want to know when to go and not go to Italy. Is there a bad time to visit this wonderful country? The question of when to visit Italy is tough to answer without knowing you. Do you consider weather only? Do you factor in Italy tourists? Perhaps both? With that [...]

Italy Car Hire

Italy is one of the best places on earth to visit. But, if there’s one thing you should know about Italy, it’s that some areas are a nightmare to travel through. And that’s where hiring a car comes in.

Exploring Bologna, Italy

There are a few cities in Italy that most visitors gravitate toward, and Bologna is definitely one of them. While not as popular as say, Rome, it’s in the top 10 and for many it’s right up there with Rome. Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, is located in North Italy. It’s north of [...]

Florence Travel Tips

Traveling to a city for the first time—especially if it’s a different country—can be more than a little intimidating. With Florence, Italy, there’s the excitement of visiting a historic city, but the fear of missing something.

Sure, you can arrive in Florence and just wing it, but will you really enjoy your time? Here are some items that you should think about before embarking on your Florence vacation. I’ve put together four great Florence travel tips to get you started.

Badia Fiorentina

Just one block NW of the Bargello National Museum is the Badia Fiorentina, which is a history church. In the picture to the left, you can see the entrance to this historic and beautiful church. It was rebuilt over 700 years ago 1285. The Badia Fiorentina houses Filippino Lippi’s greatest work ever—Vision of St. Bernard. [...]

Perugia Travel Guide

Perugia is a lovely Italian city located in the mountainous Umbrian region. As with many Mediterranean areas, you can expect hot summers and cold winters. There are many great reasons why you should visit the city of Perugia. Let’s take a look:

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