Category: ItalyMarch 22, 2010 A Chance to be a part of Verdi’s La Traviata at a Venice Palazzo
If you love Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, here’s a chance to be a part of the opera at the Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto in Venice, a splendid 15th century palace facing the Grand Canal. At the “Musica a Palazzo: La Traviata”, … January 27, 2010 Venice Carnevale 2010
Venice Carnevale 2010 kicks off on Saturday, February 6th and goes on right through to February 16th. Under the theme ‘Sensation: 6 Senses for 6 Siesteri’, there are daily events in San Marco, Cannaregio, Castello, San Polo, … December 7, 2009 Christmas Shopping at Castel Romano Outlet – Rome
18 shopping days to Christmas and we know that Rome’s Castel Romano outlet is still a popular shopping destination for locals and visitors who are looking for some designer clothing for their Christmas stockings. If, like me, you’re always … October 19, 2009 Florence Shopping Tour to Prada and the Mall
The Florence Shopping Tour to Prada and the Mall Fashion Outlets is very popular with designer outlet shopping addicts who are visiting Florence but many have asked about departure times for planning purposes. According to the operators, tour departure … October 10, 2009 Pedal Power in the Eternal City
It may have taken two attempts to get it started, but Rome now has a bike-sharing scheme that seems to be working. At 19 key points in the Eternal City, you’ll see bicycle stands with rows of smart-looking green … October 7, 2009 Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara – Eating out in Rome
If you’re tired of pasta and pizza and want something different, head for Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara where its filletti di baccala is famous amongst Romans and visitors alike. Filletti di baccala or salted codfish in batter is … October 5, 2009 What’s new on the Rome restaurant scene
Larger than the print size of their specialty dishes and in bold print are the words “No Coperto and No Service Charge”. The pricey restaurants around Piazza Navona and elsewhere want us to know that if we dine … October 3, 2009 How to Claim your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport
If you’re planning on doing some real shopping in Rome and intend claiming the VAT refund, the Customs process has changed a little as we found out this week. Non-EU residents who purchase goods to the value of Euro … October 2, 2009 Sagra dell’uva – Marino’s Grape Festival, Rome
It’s all happening in Marino this weekend – wine literally flows freely from the town’s main fountain. If you didn’t know about the annual Sagra dell’uva, you may be forgiven for thinking that a miracle is happening before … Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet – Rome Update
Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet is now so much easier and more affordable with the new Castel Romano daily shuttle service. We’ve checked it out and here is our latest update on Getting to Castel Romano. |
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