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A Vanishing beauty in Tuscany: The Hermitage of Montespecchio

by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 01/25/2018 - 02:34

Photo by: Francesco Viti via Panoramio Although Tuscany is not an off-the-beaten-path destination, it is still possible to find some hidden…

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Our Top Tips for Touring One of Florence’s Most Visited Sites: the Cathedral Complex

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:50

“A single great museum comprising the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry of San Giovanni, the Crypt of…

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The Ultimate Italian Train Travel Experience: Trenitalia’s Executive Class

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/27/2017 - 07:40

My colleague Georgette Jupe and I recently traveled on Trenitalia’s Executive class on a business trip to Rome and were both quite impressed with the…

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Termini’s Hidden Surprise

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/20/2017 - 04:05

Train travelers passing through Termini station in Rome now have a comfortable place to relax or work in between trains at the ItaliaPass/Leonardo Express VIP…

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Boat Touring in Lombardy’s Lakes Region

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/26/2017 - 03:00

This month we’re featuring Lombardy, and, among the region’s highlights, is the lakes area (Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore). Exploring the Italian lakes by boat…

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History and Trekking Between Bergamo and the Orobie Alps in Lombardy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/13/2017 - 00:00

Bergamo makes for an easy day trip from Milan, but why not spend some time in the area instead, where a visit of this historic city can be combined with an…

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Colosseum To Open Top Levels to the Public

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/05/2017 - 05:35

The top two levels of the 52-meter (171-foot) high Colosseum, so far closed to the public, are scheduled to open for guided visits starting November 1. The top…

Lifestyle

Five Fabulous Gardens in the Roman Countryside

by csabino | Sun, 09/24/2017 - 17:46

The glories of Rome extend to its countryside, where magnificent gardens, many dating to the 16th century, flourish to this day. Leon Battista Alberti, the…

Food & Drink

Ottobrata Romana: Why October is a Great Time to Visit Rome

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/21/2017 - 06:00

October in Rome can be so pleasant weather-wise, with the likelihood of sunny days and warm temperatures, that the Romans have a name for it: ottobrata romana…

Food & Drink

7 Exclusive Hotels in Rome to Enjoy Aperitivo (Even if You’re Not a Guest)

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/15/2017 - 06:23

We may not be able to afford to stay in the most exclusive hotels in Rome, but we may still have a drink in them! Here are seven luxury hotels whose lounge…