Italy Travel Notes

Follow @Italytravelnote by Mansi Aggarwal Sicily has made an indelible mark on the European traveling scene. Is it because of the Volcano that is still burning, or is it because of the rich cultural heritage that the city carries? The European experience has been adorned by the Italian influence. The Greek domination has left such [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Tuchchai Suwanawong Risotto is the kind if rice that Italian mostly eat after the Antipasto or Pasta during a meal. Generally a person can choose between Antipasto or Pasta, then follow by Risotto. This tradition of eating rice is very common, especially people from northern part of the country, because Risotto mostly [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by TJ Tierney Milan is the business hub of Italy and a very busy city to visit at any time of year. Home to the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, Milan has a rich history in art and has some of the most priceless works of art on display in its galleries. [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Brandon L. Wilson Reportedly, there were three roads to Paradise in early Christendom: the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain, the route from Rome to Jerusalem and the Via Francigena (Frankish Route). Originally the Via Francigena (VF) stretched as a series of trails from Canterbury, England to Rome. Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Eve C. White A modern renaissance of winemaking in Italy is making wine lovers and critics stand up and take notice. In the 20th century, wine in Italy frequently meant low-cost, low quality and high volume-think straw covered bottles-with little to get excited about. However, things have changed in past 25 years [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Ken Wilson The talent and skills of Murano glassmakers have make it throughout the time and today they are more than true. Almost 100 years ago, artisans started their business on the Murano island from Venice, Italy and they haven`t stopped since. The glass jewelry created by them is purchased by people [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By: Scott Turner This is a country which has something to offer for everyone. From energetic skiing holidays in the Val D’Aosta to relaxing villa holidays in Tuscany or why not take a romantic break in Venice, Rome and Pisa or a shopping trip to the bustling cities of Milan and Turin. The [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Denise Hummel The region of Campania in Italy is perhaps most well known for the Costiera Amalfitana [the Amalfi Coast] for its spectacular vistas, for Pompeii and other historical archeological sights, and for the city of Napoli, characterized by it’s cultural contradictions. More frequently than not, tourists flock to the Amalfi Coast [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote In the Italy Travel Notes fifth podcast: – we are going to discover Sicily and especially Sicilian food and wine, so it is promising to be a very delicious podcast Podcast 5 Sicilian food and wine (Just right-click on a link, choose “Save Target As“ and save it to your PC and enjoy) [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote 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 [...]