Rome Shopping - Where to Shop and What to Buy: We’re on the train from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport, or Fiumicino as it used to be called, to Roma Termini (Rome’s Central Station). The middle-aged lady sitting facing us looked very elegant. The suitcase next to her seat confirms that she’s … [Read more...]
Sassi District’s Cave Dwellers – Matera, Italy
Italy is not all high fashion and fast cars! It's hard to believe that up till as late as the 1970s there were cave dwellers in Italy, a country with a reputation for high fashion and sleek fast cars. In the southern spur of Italy is the town of Matera whose citizens used to live in dwellings … [Read more...]
10 Top Things to See and Do in Florence – Italy
THERE IS PLENTY TO SEE IN FLORENCE AND THE CITY IS BEST EXPLORED ON FOOT: Florence’s centro historico or historical center is packed to the brim with museums, art galleries, cathedrals, elegant buildings and beautiful squares that it’s possible to see and do a lot here even if you’ve only got a … [Read more...]
Trevi Fountain – The Most Romantic Fountain in Rome
Make a Wish at the Trevi Fountain, the Most Famous Fountain in Rome: As the original legend goes, if you stand with your back to the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin into the fountain (with your right hand throwing the coin over your left shoulder), you will be sure to return to Rome. Since … [Read more...]
Rome attractions – The Crypt of the Capuchins
Skeletons, skulls and bones in the city centre of Rome: We came to Piazza Barberini in search of Tony's razor part, but what we found was something more macabre! At the foot of Via Veneto, at no. 27, is the the church of Santa Maria della Concezione, better known as the Capuchin Church. Beneath … [Read more...]
Murano and Burano – Venice’s famous islands
Venice lagoon's popular islands: If you only have a short time in Venice and want to explore the islands of its lagoon, the most popular ones are Murano, Burano and Torcello. These three can be covered in the one outing and can be reached by the public vaporetti. The vaporetto ride on Venice's … [Read more...]
Festivals – Venice May Festivals
Some Interesting May Festivals around Venice: Festa della Sparesea (May 1) - A festival and regatta to celebrate the new season's asparagus is held on Cavallino, in the lagoon, where this crop is grown. The local variety of asparagus is the green and slightly bitter Montine grown in … [Read more...]
Rome Shopping – Castel Romano Designer Outlet
Rome Shopping - Designer Outlet Malls: Rome is shopping heaven and people who love fashion and all things stylish will make time to shop when in Rome. Designer outlet malls or villages have become very popular in Europe and more and more designer discount outlet malls, shopping villages and … [Read more...]
The Mall – Florence Designer Outlets
More than one outlet to spend your money at: Florence, city of art and culture has another treasure at its door steps - Designer Outlets. To the north you have the McArthur Glen's Barberino Designer Outlet and to the South there is The Mall. Apart from these two large groups, some of the … [Read more...]
Rome Shopping – Fashion District Factory Outlet
More shopping outlets in Rome Another of Rome's Shopping Outlet villages is Fashion District who claim to be Italy's largest shopping project. Fashion District has a network of Factory Outlet Centres in Valmontone, Montova and Molfetta. The Fashion District concept is to create the feel of a … [Read more...]
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