Italy Travel Notes

Follow @Italytravelnote 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 [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote 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 [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Levi Reiss Let`s start with a few statistics. Italy constantly fights with France for the title of the world`s biggest wine producer. Italy ranks number 3 in per capita wine consumption. As in many other European countries, Italians are drinking less wine, but better wine. Italy exports about 10% of its wine [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By Michael Thomson Beautifully historic yet so fashionably up to date, Italy has all the components of the Dolce Vita in good measure – good food, good wine and beautiful people impeccably attired in the latest fashions. Weather Italy is a long country running from the mountainous north down to the sunny south [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Steve Jones Naples of modern day shows all of the signs of it`s long history. Listening to the language and looking at the remnants of lost civilisations, the buildings and architecture, remind you of the long traditional history of this city. Naples was originally a Greek colony founded by sailors coming from [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Giuseppe Zappala` While on a visit to Bologna a friend of mine from abroad was really struck by the distinctiveness of the city, wondering why it was not a more popular destination for foreign tourists. He believes Bologna merits more than a fleeting weekend. It definitely is worth it! To tell the [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Katy Hyslop Canals, gondoliers, romance, swaying buildings and mystery persons wearing painted masks. This guide will help you get behind the mask of Venice in just 48 hours. Providing you haven`t spent the better part of the day trying to locate your accommodation you may find some time after checking in to [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Kirsten Hawkins The regional cuisine of Italy is surely a delight to the senses. With the pasta, seafood, savory meats and cheeses, and delicious crusty breads, it is hard to stop yourself from eating until you are packed full. However, if you do not remember to save a little room, you may [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Andrew Regan When it comes to snow sports, Italians tend to be a little more laid back with their skiing compared to their French, Swiss or Austrian cousins. In Italy, rather than queuing to catch the first lift to the summit, skiers are more likely to rise late, take a long lunch [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Clyde Dennis While Italy is a country known for its art, food and fashion, it is also well know for it’s rich and uniquely Italian culture. It’s a country in which culture, history and traditions blend beautifully with modern trends. One of the most interesting things about Italy is that as a [...]