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Romantic Getaways – Rome Vs Paris
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 17 December 2011
When it comes to a romantic city break, Paris and Rome are always top contenders for places to go to sweep your partner off their feet in a romantic, exciting and culture filled few days. With both cities offering many similar advantages, when it comes to making the decision you have to ask yourself - are you a Roman or a Parisian?
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Things To See In Alberobello
Blog: Travel With Julie - 16 December 2011
The main attraction in Alberobello, Italy, is the trulli. There are two primary areas composed mostly of trulli: Rione Monti, a touristic district on a slope facing the modern town center; and Aia Piccola, a quieter residential district. Rione Monti...
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Impressions of Venice
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 16 December 2011
Two days is hardly enough time to explore Venice.
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Christmas and New Year's dinners at the St. Regis
Blog: Florence Journal - 16 December 2011
If you need a holiday meal - in style - then the St. Regis has some great sounding options:
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ATAF (bus) strike planned for Friday, December 16th
Blog: Florence Journal - 13 December 2011
The notice is only in Italian - but don't plan on using buses this Friday!
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Trulli in Southern Italy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 12 December 2011
Heading southwest from Naples toward the small town of Alberobello located in the region of Puglia, you begin to notice a strange oddity sprinkled throughout the landscape: cone-shaped houses made of stacked stone.
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Imagining Pompeii as it was
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 12 December 2011
{ Pompeii, Italy - May 2011 } Walking around the huge and well-preserved archeological site that was once Pompeii, it was easy to imagine the city that it once was...
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Top Three European Christmas Destinations
Blog: Vagobond.com - 12 December 2011
Christmas in Europe is delightful, no matter where you go. The marriage of old world charm with unique traditions makes for a lovely holiday.
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My Favorite Thing In Umbria Is Wine
Blog: Travel With Julie - 10 December 2011
As I mentioned in My Favorite Things In Italy, there are just so many things to like about Italy. My friend Monica in Venice has a favorite Osteria. Letizia has a favorite seasonal harvest.
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Unforgettable Pompeii
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 10 December 2011
{ Pompeii, Italy - May 2011 }
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Florence Christmas Decorations
Blog: Florence Journal - 7 December 2011
Florence Christmas decorating is continuing at a rapid pace. The tree in front of the Duomo was still being trimmed today (this is taking a while for some reason), and there is a large (life size) nativity scened being constructed...
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Chalk Art in process on a Sidewalk of Florence, Italy
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 4 December 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Nataleperfile Christmas Market
Blog: Florence Journal - 3 December 2011
This ends tomorrow! Sorry for the late notice: Venerdì 2, sabato 3 e domenica 4 Dicembre 2011 dalle ore 10 alle ore 19 Palazzo Corsini Lungarno Corsini 8, Firenze
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Public toilets in Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 3 December 2011
Updated with new links to the PDF map on December 3, 2011: The list below is from the new Florence Municipal website in English - I wouldn't make definite plans by it though, as at least one of the locations...
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Postcard from... a frozen Roman town
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 3 December 2011
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First Friday Foto Therapy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 2 December 2011
Trullo, Alberobello, Italy Taken by: Julie Gilley On the first Friday of every month, I will share a photo from my travels or yours.
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ATAC Proposes 50% Increase in Fares for June 2012
Blog: Ron in Rome - 2 December 2011
Carl Posti is the CEO of ATAC, which serves as the Mobility Agency in the Municipality of Rome. These are the folks that operate the bus, tram, and metro service in Rome. And if Carl and his company get their … Continue reading →
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Has da Vinci's "Battle of Anghiari" finally been found?
Blog: Florence Journal - 1 December 2011
blogsherpa, Culture, florence, italy
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My Favorite Event In Umbria Is The Olive Harvest
Blog: Travel With Julie - 30 November 2011
We've already learned about Monica's favorite Osteria in Venice.
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 29 November 2011
{ Naples, Italy - May 2011 } I love how the Italian words sound, and being able to understand them is even better! During the trip in Italy, I kept trying to eavesdrop in conversations, especially when those older Italian men were talking loudly with such passion and many hand movements. But I digress. My point is, I can read and understand the title of this post - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli is the Naples National Archeological Museum.
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Christmas Market in Siena
Blog: Florence Journal - 28 November 2011
This looks awesome - Mercato nel Campo in Siena, this weekend:
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Ice Skating in Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 28 November 2011
Freya's Florence page on Facebook reminds me of the ice skating at the Parterre: "From November 26, there is an ice skating rink at the Parterre, near Piazza della Libertà. The large rink holds up to 200 skaters and for...
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My Favorite Osteria In Venice
Blog: Travel With Julie - 28 November 2011
The first in my series of "My Favorite Things In Italy" comes from my friend Monica Cesarato who lives in Venice, runs a B&B and is co-owner of Cook In Venice where you will learn the secrets of Venetian cooking....
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Trenitalia Announces “New” Frecciarossa Train With Four Levels of Service!
Blog: Ron in Rome - 26 November 2011
Just when we’ve finally figured out whether to sit in 1st or 2nd class, Trenitalia creates new “service levels” that may make your buying process more difficult. Starting in late November 2011, on runs from Milan to Naples, Trenitalia announces … Continue reading →
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My Favorite Things About Italy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 26 November 2011
People ask me all the time, "What is your favorite thing about Italy?" Well, I can't name just one! And, the answer will change depending on the part of Italy you want to talk about.
