Italy Travel Notes

by Orson Johnson
There are many things to see and do in Venice Italy. This includes going to see churches, buildings and monuments, and museums. You will also want to check out their restaurants, shopping areas, and hotels. There are also events and La Dolce Vita that you might want to experience. There is plenty [...]

by Orson Johnson
There are many things to see and do in Venice Italy. This includes going to see churches, buildings and monuments, and museums. You will also want to check out their restaurants, shopping areas, and hotels. There are also events and La Dolce Vita that you might want to experience. There is plenty [...]

Puglia is a region located on the East coast of southern Italy. It is often known as the heel due to Italy`s aerial view resemblance to a knee-high boot. Many past rulers from years ago have used this region for a base location to try and control both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. These days [...]

By Kirk Friis
The majestic island of Sardinia is located off the west coast of Italy just below the island of Corsica. The second largest island in the Mediterranean it runs approximately 250 kilometres from north to south and 110 kilometres from east to west. Italian is the main language of this vastly diverse island although [...]

by Orson Johnson
Italy hosts a number of small cities; one among them is the city of Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. There are many historical places in the world, but few are like Sorrento. There is much evidence of the ancient Greek and Roman influence in the architecture of Sorrento and this has been preserved [...]

by Orson Johnson
Amalfi, in the province of Salerno, in Italy, lies surrounded by cliffs and coasts. It is quite close to Naples, and shares with that town some dramatic history, and beautiful scenery. Amalfi is the major town on that part of the coast, called costiera Amalfitana, and as such has become an essential [...]

by Orson Johnson
Siena is a city that is located in Tuscany, Italy. The historic center of Siena has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The main influences for this decision are the Duoma, Siena`s Cathedral and the Piazza del Campo. The Piazza del Campo is regarded as one of the most [...]

by Stefano Sandano
Rome was built not only for walkers and joining limousine or minibus tours is still one of the best way to see the city. Few cities like Rome have as many as pleasant places to explore. Just a turn at a corner can reveal a ruin or present an unexpected bit of [...]

By Shilpa Baliga
I was interested (and I must admit, a little surprised) to read recently that Italy is the European leader in organic farming. Living here in Tuscany, it`s clear that there is definitely a growing culture of farming and eating more organic food, but I somehow expected wealthier, seemingly more “progressive” countries (such as [...]

By Roger Coombes
Umbria is located in the geographical centre of Italy, between Tuscany and Le Marche. The capital is Perugia, a city founded by the Etruscans. Umbria is the region where in a relatively confined space the visitor can enjoy the best aspects of Italian life, history and culture. Improved communications [...]