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I knew I was forgetting something - as others have said, Bagno Vignoni and the San Galgano Abbey are really worth a visit....

well I would drop Lucca as it's a 2-hour drive in the opposite direction to where you're heading. Plus I adore Siena and its countryside,...

I wouldn't bother to book tickets for regional trains in advance at all - just buy them at the station on the day OR if you really want to...

I agree with MTL!! LOL :D...

yep I agree with everybody else - you'll be fine buying tickets on the very morning! :D

I haven't seen much of southern Italy (shame on me, I know!!) but I love the Gargano area in Puglia. Beautiful beaches, very clean sea and...

Hi chinleca,...

@Tonyb the last time I was there was exactly 2 years ago. I can't believe it has changed sooo much in such a short space of time!!! Plus I...

@sushi75 I've never lived in Milan and I come from a small city (Parma), but the impression I've always had of it it's less than favourable...

where are the Alps in all this?...

@EeAngeL01910 mmmm what do I love about the 5 terre...? Well, fantastic natural scenery, picturesque villages, lush green surroundings,...

I just totally hate Milan so I would avoid it. I spent NY in Florence a few years ago and it was massively packed, so no, didn't like that....

I come from a place 2.5 hours by train away from the 5 terre, I've been there several times and I've never honestly seen all these crowds...

Bual, thanks for sharing your opinion on pre-paid credit cards! I thought I was the only one advocating for them here, so it's good to know...

Hey Travelinstyle, I wasn't trying to argue with you either. My comment "that's not true" was not referred to the exchange rates but to...