Sardinia Has the Best Donkey


GypsyNester

The Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna) brought out the adventurer in us. Our first stop was Sassari, a city of about 120,000 with a rich history dating back to the early Middle Ages. A college town, home to the University of Sassari with about 18,000 students that opened in May of 1562.

Our host, Gianluca, a treasure trove of Sardinian lore, put us up at the Hotel Vitorio Emanuele in the center of the old city. As we walked around the meticulously persevered town centre, we found cobblestone roads, ancient buildings and streets so narrow we could touch the walls on each side at the same time (yet locals navigate cars, trucks and scooters with side mirrors-tucked-in ease). The dialect of the people around us, especially the children, sounded beautiful, like music.

How to taste cheese


For those of you who love cooking and enjoy the Italian cuisine, here is our weekly pick from academiabarilla -- cheese

Discover how to taste cheese. Academia Barilla Chef Sergio Maria Teutonico will teach us how to taste cheese. The short film is focused on Pecorino Gran Cru by Academia Barilla, and explains you how to find all the flavors hidden in the cheese. If you want to know more about Italian food and the Italian products have a look at our web site: http://www.academiabarilla.com/


Car Hire In Sicily And Sardinia


Lakshmi

Palermo and Taormina are amongst the best cities of Sicily. Sicily happens to the largest Island in these parts of Europe, and it is a sure terminal for all tourists, hence Sicily is densely populated with tourists from different parts of the world.

Why have you come to Sicily or Sardinia or even any part of Italy? Is it for business or pleasure? Whatever the reason, here are some important steps to follow to actually maximize your time spent in these parts. Before traveling contact car hire Italy for the latest information on how to get a car at your arrival to enable all the process carried out in Italy or Sicily.

Since you got the ride set to move around Sicily through the car hire Sicily service, your first point of call should be Taormina. This is the treasure base of Sicily; all types of its treasures are here, both ancient and modern. On the eastern part of Sicily, you will find Mount Etna; it’s an enormous mountain, what a beautiful sight. Then you will also find Palermo is fruitful field of Sicily, in fact, it is the most fruitful land in all of Italy.

Travel To Sardinia: How To Find The Best Travel Deals


nexplore

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is often the premier destination for Europe’s elite. Many celebrities such as Julia Roberts and Sting go to Sardinia for relaxation and seclusion. Travel to Sardinia is not difficult, as there are three international airports on the island. You can also travel to Sardinia by ferry or ship, as well.

Once you have arrived, you’ll need to make some choices concerning your transportation around the island. Many of the hotels offer shuttle service from the airports to the hotel. When you travel to Sardinia, make sure you inquire if this service is available. There are also car rentals available in every airport and in some of the towns.

How to taste Balsamic Vinegar from Modena


For those of you who love cooking and enjoy the Italian cuisine, here is our weekly pick from academiabarilla -- Balsamic Vinegar

The Balsamic Vinegar from Modena has a unique flavor, discover how to recognize it with this tips. Academia Barilla Chef Sergio Maria Teutonico will show us how to taste Balsamic Vinegar. Follow the video to discover all the hidden savours and smells. If you want to know more about Italian food and the Italian products have a look at our web site: http://www.academiabarilla.com/


Holiday in Palermo with Sleep in Sicily


Angela Rossi

fter years of experience in Hotels, Tour Operator Companies and Public Offices for Tourism, with Sleep in Sicily you can get a high quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the province or all around Sicily. The entire package is complemented by the typical Sicilian warm welcome and helpfulness. For this purpose the team is dedicated to operate and give complete information on some outstanding cities, which represent the cultural heritage of Europe.

Palermo is the Sicilian Capital and it is sited on a wide bay at the foot of Mount Pellegrino. The Phoenicians have made of the settlement a trading post together with the early Sicilian and Greek people then occupying this territory, in fact to date Palermo is a busy port. The city was also one of the greatest cities of Europe under Arab domination. During this prosperous period it was known as ’splendid’ (ziz), and as from this date Palermo maintained a clear historical and cultural identity; Zisa Castle holds testimony of Arabic culture in Sicily. The Arabs built the Royal Palace or Palazzo dei Normanni, but later it was abandoned, successively the Normans (which made Palermo the capital city of the Kingdom of Sicily) have made of it a sumptuous residence where Federico II established the Sicilian School of Poetry. As from 1947, the Palace has become the seat of the local Regional Parliament.

Planning Your Sardinia Island Getaway


Enrico

Going on an island getaway? Travel to Italy is probably one of the best options you will have. The coastal Sardinia Island is definitely worth a try as it is steadily becoming a top choice for tourists around the world seeking to relax on its idyllic beaches. Sardinia used to be a country of hooligans but government efforts to develop the Italian island into a major tourist destination has finally reaped positive results.

There is plenty to do and see in Sardinia but the bulk of activities take place of course, along the island’s beautiful beaches. San Pietro Island, 30 minutes away from the island’s southwestern coast, is a top choice for visitors out for the perfect Sardinia island vacation. As most of neighboring islands, it hosts various beach hotels and is located near historic cities.

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