Italy Travel Notes

by Clyde Dennis
It may come as a big surprise to you that more wine is produced in Italy than any other country in the world, but this information will come as no surprise to Italians. Wine making in Italy has been raised to the level of an art form. One that is passed down from [...]

by James Hunt
So you’ve just arrived in Tuscany Italy and you are charmed by the land, the vineyards and beautiful rounded hilltops. This is a scene out of a fantasy novel to most of us. The sculpted land, outlined with moss covered castles and winding sandy roads. If you get the chance to travel [...]

by Levi Reiss
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And parts of Sicily haven’t yet been [...]

by Rick Chapo
Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy.
Siena
Siena is located an hour or so outside of Florence, Italy. My handy dandy guidebook suggested it was a side trip that just had to be made. A medieval structure located [...]

By Enrico Forte
Most of the Sicilian coast is composed by white beaches and in the east side there are reefs as a result of ancient eruptions of Mt Etna. From May to September, the Sicilian sea is very beautiful and the climate is warm, so you can go to the beach all the year!
The [...]

by Fenton Wayne
Have you ever heard someone order a macchiato or ristretto in the coffee shop queue and wondered what it was? Don’t know a doppio from a mocha? Never fear, help is at hand with our quick guide to speciality coffees below.
All speciality coffees can be made from a standard espresso machine.
Espresso – The [...]

By Paul Symonds
Sicily, Italy is a place well worth visiting and below we look at ten reasons why Sicily is a place worth considering for a vacation or holiday.
1. The Etna volcano: If you love scenic beauty then Sicily has it all. Stand on top of the Etna volcano. You can see the ocean on [...]

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 [...]

Roberto Gardenti
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and it’s more than a simple Italian island; Sicily is a unique place full of art, archaeology, history, folklore and Mediterranean breathtaking scenery.
Having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans, this wonderful island is a cosmopolitan place with a multicultural society. Imagine this: Sicily have been [...]