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  1. Mariapb avatar

    RE: Honeymoon in Prague, Rome & Sicily

    by Mariapb 22 May 2012

    Hi Ruth, thanks for the info. I already purchased my tickets into Rome and out of Rome back to the States...I would incur in penalties…

  2. Daniel1971 avatar

    RE: mother's day tomorrow

    by Daniel1971 12 May 2012

    Red roses (Interflora) + a paid long week-end by the end of May to Assisi and Perugia.

  3. mike9 avatar

    RE: Single female, one month in Italy in June

    by mike9 03 May 2012

    Agree 100% with clementis above. In particular, people who don't like Naples are those who don't want to look more than skin deep. Its…

  4. Italianfun avatar

    Re: Help with my Rome itinery

    by Italianfun 30 April 2012

    Adam, Consider these destinations outside both Rome and Naples, they are great, Ostia Antica, 28km south of Roma is its ancient port.…

  5. itravelwithmyheart avatar

    RE: 11 day in Rome

    by itravelwithmyheart 30 April 2012

    That's great! I would love to go back to Rome someday :) I suggest you visit other parts of Italy like Orivieto, Poggibonsi -Pisa and…

  6. karenb1 avatar

    Re: Which is better ? Pisa,venice or Naples

    by karenb1 26 April 2012

    I'd suggest going to a smaller place and relaxing, those big cities are tiring. Perugia is interesting. I'd prefer Assisi as it's smaller…

  7. neckervd avatar

    RE: Which is better ? Pisa,venice or Naples

    by neckervd 19 April 2012

    Check the gems (more or less) between Rome and Florence: Tarquinia and Chiusi, both with Etrurian museums and tombs Orvieto Frasassi cave…

  8. mike9 avatar

    RE: Siena to Rome drive - stops or stayovers on the way?

    by mike9 19 April 2012

    My nearest big supermarket is in Viterbo, and to be honest, while it has some interesting spots, it is not top of the list -and the traffic…

  9. KMP2012 avatar

    RE: Need advice with our Itinerary in Italy/Munich

    by KMP2012 15 April 2012

    I'd avoid the car. I wouldn't want to deal with parking in Florence. Florence is very walkable- Munich too and Rome has great public transpo…

  10. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Caring For Your Community

    by RayCCroc 13 April 2012

    >Necrophiliac. You know I really meant Francis of Fucking Assisi. Who was probably a real prick when you read the revisionist version..…

  11. neckervd avatar

    RE: 30 Days in Europe

    by neckervd 12 April 2012

    My suggestion: jet lag day plus almost 4 other days for Paris/Versailles/may be Loire castles, etc., then TGV Paris dp 17.57 - Bern ar…

  12. KMP2012 avatar

    Re: Vatican Museum- Free Admission Sundays

    by KMP2012 06 April 2012

    Thanks so much! The links were very helpful. I think we may try to either visit on a Tuesday afternoon or just end up going for St. Peters…

  13. kenko avatar

    Re: San Fransisco

    by kenko 01 April 2012

    The origins of the name of The City-- it truly encompasses all of California's history- stems from the Spanish establishing a mission…

  14. mike9 avatar

    RE: Opinions on Siena vs San Gimignano and is Perugia worth visiting?

    by mike9 24 March 2012

    If you are travelling by public transport, you can do Siena - San Gim by bus (usually but not always with a change at Poggibonsi) then…

  15. neckervd avatar

    RE: FIrst time in Italy

    by neckervd 12 March 2012

    May be 4 full days (don't count the jetlag day) for Rome and Vatican and another 4-5 days for either Naples and surroundings or some small…

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    RE: Suggest a village near Assisi please?

    by jjtravelff 28 February 2012

    I would suggest to stay by lake trasimeno. Nice views and very relaxing. Best village is Castiglion del Lago. From the local train station…

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    Four days in Cortona

    by pawin 26 February 2012

    Hello Everyone! After a week in Rome and Assisi - my wife and I will be spending four days in Cortona. We'll have a car. I'd like to…

  19. richiavo avatar

    RE: Suggest a village near Assisi please?

    by richiavo 25 February 2012

    Sorry I did not read your post correctly, not sure on website for type of accom you are looking for, but villages nearby which are nice…

  20. tribalclass avatar

    RE: Suggest a village near Assisi please?

    by tribalclass 25 February 2012

    These historic villages are often far away from the train line, and their streets are medival and car unfriendly, and when the day trippers…

  21. richiavo avatar

    RE: Suggest a village near Assisi please?

    by richiavo 25 February 2012

    There are loads of small villages near Assisi what type of accom are you looking for? The hotel Vega just near Ponte Valleceppin is a…

  22. dillwyn avatar

    Suggest a village near Assisi please?

    by dillwyn 25 February 2012

    Hi Folks. I am looking for a small, quiet village near Assisi where I can spend 4 nights in the beginning of March. I would like to be…

  23. citrine_see avatar

    Re: Small towns and countrysides in Umbria and Tuscany

    by citrine_see 20 February 2012

    thank you all for your input and suggestions. I've taken my time to research and asking the communities in the travel websites. Yes, I…

  24. arizona avatar

    RE: Visit Sintra (is it a World Heritage Site?)

    by arizona 13 February 2012

    http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/pt But interesting that you are able to make a statement about the legislation and can't find…

  25. mike9 avatar

    RE: Small towns and countrysides in Umbria and Tuscany

    by mike9 11 February 2012

    Sorry Citrine See but agree with above - Italy is not cheap. I've not checked hostel prices recently but you are not likely to find accommod…

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