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RE: suggestion for a 3 day stay in Lugano

by neckervd 26 May 2012

Things to see in and around Lugano: Cathedral San Lorenzo and Sta Maria deglil Angeli church, both with old frescoes and panoramic views…
RE: Italy June - July

by lucapal 04 May 2012

On the itineraries...there are loads for Rome and Venice on here (just use the search function). Half a day is fine for the Vatican for…
RE: lively small towns of Piedmont/Lombardy?

by neckervd 29 April 2012

What abaout the Lakes? Lago Maggiore and Lago d'Orta are very close to Malpensa airport, whereas Orio al Serio airport is somewhat between…
Re: Milano Centrale to Certosa di Pavia

by vid76 14 November 2011

Certosa di Pavia is a great place. As far as I remember, it's only possible to visit it with a guided tour, offered by the monks. The…
RE: Milano Centrale to Certosa di Pavia

by lucapal 13 November 2011

The fastest train from Milan takes about 20 minutes (direct). However there aren't many of these...and I think most of them go from a…
Milano Centrale to Certosa di Pavia

by Zoeyhu 13 November 2011

Hi, Can anybody tell me for sure about how to get to Certosa di Pavia from Milano Centrale? I plan to spend a short afternoon to visit…
RE: 3 Days to Spare: Parma or Bologna?

by sushi75 29 October 2011

I'm glad I was of some help. Have you checked www.booking.com for your stay in Parma? Here you may also find some other B&B's: www.bbpla…
RE: Florence-Milan-Lake Como-Lucerne in one weekend?

by neckervd 20 September 2011

I suppose you should first define what you want to see at the places you mentioned. Milan: count about 1 hr fro the trael from the Centr…
RE: Traveling to Italy

by Litzie 13 September 2011

There is so much to see and do in Italy however, my experience tells me that kids of the age of yours like swimming, walking, relaxing,…
RE: Venice to Avignon

by neckervd 01 September 2011

Check Peschiera, Desenzano, Sirmione, Mantova, Cremona, Bergamo, Parma, Pavia, Asti, Sestriere, Briancon, Gap, Vaison la Romaine, Orange,…
RE: Good clothing stores for (almost) teenager in Spain, France and Italy

by sushi75 18 July 2011

+I think my husband has plans to take her clothing shops in Milan but I suspect that kind of experience will be a bit wasted on her.+…
Good clothing stores for (almost) teenager in Spain, France and Italy

by empressnasigoreng 17 July 2011

My husband is taking our 12yo daughter to these countries for a few weeks in September and I know she would like to do some clothes shopping…
RE: Locarno, Switzerland by train September with 2 days to fill before Rome.

by neckervd 09 June 2011

A list of all "must see" places between Locarno and Rome would be endless! I suppose you will stay at least 1 full week at Locarno in…
RE: 1 day and night free - Venice, Verona, Florence or Cinque Terre?

by neckervd 28 April 2011

Certainly not 5Terre! There is no sightseeing possible. It's just a hiking area where the easiest and most crowded trail is closed for…
Re: alentejo x 10 days

by otistarda 22 March 2011

You've chosen some of the most beautiful places to visit in Alentejo. Some tips: You must have a car to discover it, chose smaller roads,…
RE: 2 weeks at the end of Oct. Should we just stay up North?

by sushi75 23 September 2010

stef7sa, you have already been reported for spamming. Thus don't take it personally, but I recommend that you are more careful in the…
RE: 2 weeks at the end of Oct. Should we just stay up North?

by stef7sa 23 September 2010

Don't miss Pavia and the Certosa di Pavia abbey. To find a beautiful area nearby, pass through the [Oltrepo Pavese|http://www.duepadroni.it/…
Re: Two New European Custom Guides

by stef7sa 23 September 2010

Hi Tom, Just a question: some clients of our B&B told us of a osteria that is recommended in the Italy guides, in Pavia, that I from…
Re: 10 days in Nthn Italy ... Itinerary & Accomm suggestions please!

by stef7sa 15 September 2010

Hi be sure not to Miss out on Pavia and THE Oltrepo Pavese area when going from Milan to Genova
RE: what to do in Lombardia????

by ajrees 12 April 2010

Pavia is pretty cool but i would recommend other cities, as the poster above mentioned.
RE: what to do in Lombardia????

by brighella 04 April 2010

Well, of course you should spend at least a couple days in Milan. It's a city you have to walk in and submerge yourself in the people's…
RE: Visit to Germany-Munich and South of France and Italy Riviera

by neckervd 22 March 2010

You want to do too much in 10 days. A somewhat serious visit of PACA (South Eastern France) needs at least one week. The same is true…
RE: Milan to Madrid 10 days

by neckervd 12 March 2010

There are direct night trains Milan Turin - Barcelona, with sleeping cars and cuccette, but NOT high speed. Interesting places between…
RE: Milan

by neckervd 08 March 2010

Some suggestions (google and you will find tons of info): Bergamo Certosa di Pavia and Pavia Cremona and Mantova Stresa-Isola Bella-Isol…
RE: Lago Como / Milan in November

by neckervd 10 November 2009

Bergamo is a gem. Check also Cremona, Parma, Certosa di Pavia, Pavia. There is more life at Lugano (40.000 inhabitants) than at many places…