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Bus 117 Corso-Popolo
Blog: Ron in Rome - 26 June 2011
If you’re headed from the San Giovanni area back to the center of town, the small, electric 117 bus may be your best option. The 117 leaves from Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, an open piazza directly behind the Basilica … Continue reading →
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Bus 117 to Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
Blog: Ron in Rome - 25 June 2011
The 117 bus is another small, electric bus. It’s quite popular because it runs from Piazza del Popolo, down the Via dei Corso, loops through Piazza Venezia, up Via Nazionale, and downhill towards Via Cavour. Then it heads to the … Continue reading →
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New traffic patterns in the center of Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 24 June 2011
More streets have been made "pedonale" or pedestrian only (which doesn't mean a taxi may not run you over - keep your eyes and ears open!) and many street directions have changed (also very dangerous in the short term as...
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Bus 64 to Roma Termini
Blog: Ron in Rome - 22 June 2011
In an earlier post, Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro, we discussed how to get from Roma Termini train station to the Roma San Pietro train station. In this article, we will look at reversing our path and heading … Continue reading →
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Undiscovered Southern Italy: Vallo di Diano
Blog: My Bella Vita - 22 June 2011
It’s no secret I’m a fan of off-the-beaten-track Italy. I love discovering new, under-appreciated locations and I love even more to be able to share them with you. Vallo di Diano is in the province of Salerno in southern Campania and is part of Italy’s second largest national park.
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Young Chefs of Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 21 June 2011
There is a promotion going on until July 17th in conjunction with the Picasso, Miró, Dalí exhibit at the Palazzo Strozzi called "Young Chefs" - you can get a 15% reduction on a meal at the following restaurants (and these...
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Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro
Blog: Ron in Rome - 21 June 2011
The 64 bus in Rome is probably the most famous – or rather infamous – bus in the ATAC system. The route is very popular for tourists, and unfortunately, also for pick-pockets. For many travelers, it’s simply known as the … Continue reading →
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Calcio Storico, San Giovanni Fireworks
Blog: Florence Journal - 20 June 2011
Not living in the Santa Croce quarter anymore, I totally forgot about the Calcio storico which was this weekend. There will also be a match on the 24th, which is the Festival of San Giovanni. On that day there is...
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Hard Rock Cafe Florence is open
Blog: Florence Journal - 19 June 2011
The official grand opening isn't until July (from what I read) so I guess this is a soft opening as they work things out. My friend said her hot fudge brownie she had the other day came frozen solid. So...
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The 116 Bus in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 19 June 2011
One of the challenges of writing an article on bus routes, is no sooner do you finish writing and publishing the post… then ATAC (the Rome bus group) goes and chnages the route. In addition, sometimes due to construction, special … Continue reading →
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Berlusconi Gets Slapped by Italy’s Voters
Blog: Florence Journal - 13 June 2011
This says a lot: “I followed the run-up and the projections on Twitter and it was fascinating to see how that changed my perspective,” said Costanza Maddama, 26, an interpreter from Rome who said she voted to overturn the laws....
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Through the Gates Of Paradise at the Baptistery in Florence, Italy
Blog: Landlopers - 13 June 2011
Today I am thrilled to introduce this guest post by Jeff Titelius. Jeff is a true expert when it come to European travel and I am excited that he agreed to share some of his expertise with us here on LandLopers. For more of Jeff’s...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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The Real Ragù
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 12 June 2011
"This is the classic ragù that my grandmother taught me: a delicious, versatile sauce that can be used in many ways. Added to lasagne, any type of pasta, served with meatballs..." Lella from Cuoche in Vacanza
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Hotels with FREE Parking in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 12 June 2011
You’re headed to Rome with your rental car. You’ve heard all the horror stories of driving in Rome: the ZTL zones, the parking difficulties, those crazy motorini drivers, the poor signage, the one-way streets, and yet, you’re have no choice … Continue reading →
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Canals, bridges, alleyways and piazzas in Venezia
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 11 June 2011
{ Venice, Italy - April 2011 } I can't remember when I first heard of this city on water, but as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by it. I thought, it must be magical and remarkable. What else would a city built mostly on water be?
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New Serafini arrives in Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 11 June 2011
The new collection of Serafini Sport appeared to be arriving today in Florence in time for Fashion Week. When the fashion shows are going on in Florence the city takes on a whole different atmosphere - literally thousands more people...
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ADR Website Updated!
Blog: Ron in Rome - 9 June 2011
Finally, the website for the Rome Airports has been updated. Although it’s still in beta-mode, it’s quite an improvement for the ADR Group. The site still lags behind other Airports in Europe, but finally we have better English translations, more … Continue reading →
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The Best Hospital I’ve Ever Seen in My Life: New Mestre Hospital, Venice, Italy
Blog: Pommie Travels - 9 June 2011
We were meant to have 3 days in Venice, but my friend came up in itchy, red lumps all over her body. Usually I would say they were mosquitoes, but there were no mozzies around and they kept appearing, even whilst we were on the train. Chicken pox? Had it. Meningitis? Not feeling sick. Bedbugs? [...]
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Now I See What All the Fuss Is About
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 8 June 2011
Italian food. Until I went to Tuscany, I have to confess that I just didn't get the excitement. Pizza....Pasta...Chopped tomatoes on toast. Not only were...
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Terravision Back at FCO
Blog: Ron in Rome - 8 June 2011
Starting July 15, 2011 there’s a new travel option to and from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport. Terravision, which has been in and out of the FCO airport in the past few years is returning. Terravision is a major bus service … Continue reading →
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Rained out
Blog: Florence Journal - 5 June 2011
I was just about to head out to the last day of the Florence Wine Event, for some more tasting and to buy a few bottles, when a real deluge started. And then it turned into a giant hail storm,...
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Finally! A Portable Glass Water Bottle
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 4 June 2011
My choice of portable water bottle is a perpetual conundrum for me.
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Rome Hotels With Pools
Blog: Ron in Rome - 4 June 2011
It’s probably hot where you are… and even hotter in Rome! One question you hear often is, “Can I find a hotel that has a pool?” And the answer is yes! There are many hotels in the city that DO … Continue reading →
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Figure, Memorie, Spazio
Blog: Florence Journal - 31 May 2011
There is a fantastic drawing show at the Sala delle Reali Poste (the small one room museum/exhibit space off the Piazza Uffizi). Unfortunately it was under publicized and finding information about it is nearly impossible... but here is a web...
