Italy Travel Notes

by Katy Hyslop
You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence.

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by Roy Witman
From the exceptional architecture to the world-class cuisine to the astonishing natural beauty, Naples is a city that should be on everyone’s “one day” list. History and culture combine with a regal past to delight visitors with a violent past that has led to a bright future.
Pompeii
Can you imagine a volcanic eruption [...]

by Fionn Downhill
As a tourist, sometimes the best thing about a vacation is the comfortable hotel. So while you are visiting Rome, Italy, why not try one of the many historic hotels?

Between visiting beautiful historic fountains, the Coliseum, the Vatican Museum and enjoying the night life in Trastevere, you`ll need a cozy place to relax [...]

by Andrew Regan
Italy is one Europe’s best kept ski secrets, but with some of the finest ski resorts and hotels in the Alps, how long before the secret gets out?
Italy remains one of the best kept skiing secrets in Europe, but perhaps that`s how the Italians like it. Though often overshadowed by France and Switzerland, [...]

In the Italy Travel Notes tenth podcast we are going to discover Bologna the Italian city known for its University, which is the oldest in Europe, but which is also synonymous with gastronomy and with such Italian delicacies as the mortadella, the lasagne and tortellini.
Podcast 10 Everything you need to know to enjoy Bologna [...]

by Suzanne Pidduck
If you’ve rented a villa or apartment in Italy, no doubt you’ll be trying to sample all the foods of Italy you can– dining out and eating in. Here’s a quick and easy guide for getting food in Italy, whether you’re ordering your first Italian meal at that sumptuous restaurant down the street [...]

by Andrew Caxton
How a visit to the Tuscan region will make you want to come back again and again. Many of the things that you can see and do in the region of Tuscany.
If you have visited the Tuscan region of Italy once, you are sure to come back again. There is so much to [...]

by Adam Singleton
The enchanting city of Venice has long been a favourite destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Beautiful surroundings, famous landmarks, fantastic food and the inevitable gondola rides attracts many to this Italian city to bask in the laid back Italian way of life. Venice also offers the unique experience of walking around [...]

In the Italy Travel Notes ninth podcast we are going to continue our journey in one of the least discovered regions in Italy and Calabria. And we are going to some of its best beaches and beautiful sites kissed by the sun almost the entire year.
Podcast 9 Places to visit in Calabria – part [...]

by Dave Fooder
Italian dishes are some of the tastiest preparations in the world. Along with including various healthy ingredients like fresh vegetables and grains, a large number of Italian recipes are served best with different types of specialized sauces and condiments. Among the rest, meat sauces, prepared in a variety of ways, form [...]