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  1. KKKaty avatar

    Re: Italy to Croatia by Boat

    by KKKaty 24 May 2012

    I know this isn't going to help much, but I travelled from Dubrovnik to Bari about 4 years ago so it is possible! Although I booked it…

  2. Tommi1 avatar

    RE: Small laid back beach town near Rome

    by Tommi1 24 May 2012

    +quick plane ride or 3hrs or less bus ride.+ In Italy they have this thing called train, too.

  3. lucapal avatar

    RE: The Guardian

    by lucapal 24 May 2012

    BTW...this aspect of the eatrhquake has also been covered on the tv news here in Italy. Dramatic footage of overturned cheeses strewn…

  4. stevegerms avatar

    RE: proof of staying with a friend in italy for an american (tourist purpose)

    by stevegerms 24 May 2012

    Yes but neither #7's or #8's cases are remotely like the "American on a 19 day trip to Italy" scenario. In #7's case there would be a…

  5. hollcop3883 avatar

    Looking for travel companion(s) for January 2013

    by hollcop3883 24 May 2012

    Hello all, I am planning a 3-4 month trip for my gap year before university. I am a female Canadian that is new to travel but in search…

  6. everbrite avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by everbrite 24 May 2012

    >Since Russian companies like waytorussia send a scanned copy of the invitation I guess that invitation is not valid in France, Italy…

  7. jaoto avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by jaoto 23 May 2012

    >There are plenty of Russian consulates throughout the world which require an original document. I guess some consulates insists on a…

  8. ccowan1 avatar

    Italy by train 3 week trip

    by ccowan1 23 May 2012

    Hi there, I'm just looking at booking a 3 week holiday to Italy, I'm thinking flying to Rome and returning from Sicily. I have been looki…

  9. LouisXIV avatar

    RE: quitting my job and backpacking around Western Europe

    by LouisXIV 23 May 2012

    Does that 1800€ include your costs to get from one city to another? There are some inexpensive airlines in Europe that you might consider…

  10. lucapal avatar

    RE: Italian culture minus crowds - any ideas?

    by lucapal 23 May 2012

    Like Craig above....do you want to meet 'others' as in English-speaking travellers or do you want to meet local people? Presumably the…

  11. lucapal avatar

    RE: Small laid back beach town near Rome

    by lucapal 23 May 2012

    OP.....personally I'd fly to Sardinia.Best beaches in Italy. If you don't want to fly...there are beaches near Rome (south)like Sperlonga…

  12. clementis_fur_cap avatar

    RE: Italian culture minus crowds - any ideas?

    by clementis_fur_cap 23 May 2012

    I find two very important words in your post quite confusing. Culture: cultural artifacts--museums, art, etc.? Contemporary Italian cultu…

  13. lamoss avatar

    Italy to Croatia by Boat

    by lamoss 23 May 2012

    Hi guys, I am planning a 3 week trip through Italy and Croatia. Can anyone advise me of boats or boat companies that travel from Venice…

  14. gigolochrist avatar

    Re: Summer Vacation Times by Country? Avoiding Peak Seasons

    by gigolochrist 23 May 2012

    Yeah, I agree, just wondering if anyone has ever come up with a "heat map" of areas that of particular concentration, something like obvious…

  15. earsnow avatar

    quitting my job and backpacking around Western Europe

    by earsnow 23 May 2012

    Hey Folks, I'm hoping some experienced travelers might be able to offer me some tips on my travel plans for Western Europe this summer.…

  16. gigolochrist avatar

    Summer Vacation Times by Country? Avoiding Peak Seasons

    by gigolochrist 23 May 2012

    Hi there, me and my girl are wanting to escape London for a bit during the Olympics, and we are wondering if someone has a link to a…

  17. CharlesPierce avatar

    Italian culture minus crowds - any ideas?

    by CharlesPierce 23 May 2012

    I'm learning Italian and I want to spend some time in Italy this year. I've been to Venice, Florence, Bologna and Sienna and they were…

  18. Aribo avatar

    RE: Medical extention for tourist Visa

    by Aribo 23 May 2012

    What richiavo says. If you really need to stay in Italy to get these tests done, speak to your embassy or consulate and ask their advice.…

  19. everbrite avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by everbrite 23 May 2012

    >I have never seen an original letter of invitation or had any problems with using the copy. There are plenty of Russian consulates through…

  20. chrisrussellart avatar

    Medical extention for tourist Visa

    by chrisrussellart 23 May 2012

    Hello, I am an American staying in Italy. With some help from this forum, I found out before I came to Italy that I could only get a touris…

  21. MTL avatar

    RE: proof of staying with a friend in italy for an american (tourist purpose)

    by MTL 23 May 2012

    You are worrying WAAAY too much. Millions of Americans enter Schengen (of which Italy is part) each year visa-free for tourist purposes.…

  22. MTL avatar

    RE: staying in italy past 90 days

    by MTL 23 May 2012

    > However, that isn't an option as it would severely cut into my budget for Italy. sorry, but your personal budget problems are never…

  23. stevegerms avatar

    RE: proof of staying with a friend in italy for an american (tourist purpose)

    by stevegerms 23 May 2012

    I honestly think you are worrying far too much. Your friend has a return ticket for going back to the states and she's only staying…

  24. arizona avatar

    RE: proof of staying with a friend in italy for an american (tourist purpose)

    by arizona 23 May 2012

    Interesting question, why should she proof so, she has to provide an address, entering Italy?? Like me entering the States and writing…

  25. rubygem avatar

    proof of staying with a friend in italy for an american (tourist purpose)

    by rubygem 23 May 2012

    My friend is visiting Italy for about 19 days from USA. She does not need a visa for Italy since she is a citizen of USA and the duration…

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