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How to Get to Castel Gandolfo from Rome

March 2, 2013 By Helen Page

Travel to Castel Gandolfo by Public Transport: As the summer residence of the Pope, Castel Gandolfo is a very popular with people of the Catholic faith. They flock to this town from around Italy and overseas whenever there is a religious event or when the Pope gives an audience. Castel … [Read more...]

How to Get to San Gimignano

March 1, 2013 By Helen Page

Getting to San Gimignano by Train, Bus or Car: San Gimignano is a small Tuscan hill-town situated about half way between Florence and Siena. Although there is no train station in this town and the closest airports in the region are either Firenze or Pisa Airport, San Gimignano is nevertheless … [Read more...]

Shopping in San Gimignano

February 28, 2013 By Helen Page

For Those Looking to Shop in San Gimignano, there is Plenty to Buy Here: San Gimignano is not known as a shopping destination, but for those who love to shop, there are plenty of things you can buy here. In this town there are many shops selling handicraft such as ceramics and woodcraft, … [Read more...]

A Visit to Rungis Market – by Ken Osei

February 27, 2013 By Helen Page

For Any Serious "Foodie" a Trip to Rungis is Worthwhile: An article that I had read on this website about the Marché Rungis inspired me to include a Rungis market visit as part of our Paris trip itinerary in early January 2013. Rungis offers group guided tours of the market on the second … [Read more...]

Food and Wine in San Gimignano

February 26, 2013 By Helen Page

San Gimignano is a Great Food Destination: If you're a foodie or love cooking, San Gimignago is a destination for you. The traditional cuisine of this Tuscan hill-town features many of the typical dishes that you'll see on menus of trattorias and restaurants in Tuscany, and if you're into … [Read more...]

San Gimignano – Famous for its Fine Food and Towers

February 24, 2013 By Helen Page

San Gimingano - Famous for its Towers and Fine Food: San Gimignano is a charming Tuscan hill town that's famous for its medieval buildings and towers. Situated roughly halfway between Siena and Florence, it was a perfect place for us to stop as we travelled from Siena to Florence. We also heard … [Read more...]

San Gimignano’s Towers of Wealth and Power

February 22, 2013 By Helen Page

The San Gimignano Towers are Famous All Over the World: San Gimignano is famous for the medieval towers that dominate its skyline. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, there were once an amazing 72 lofty houses towering above this small Tuscan hill-town. These days only 13 of the San Gimignano … [Read more...]

The World’s Best Gelato in San Gimignano

February 21, 2013 By Helen Page

San Gimignano is a Pilgrimage Destination for Gelato-lovers: When you visit Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, an interesting phenomenon you will observe is the number of people eating gelato. Enjoying a gelato or two is one of the pleasurable pastimes when visiting Italy, and there's … [Read more...]

Internationale Gartenschau Hamburg – IGS 2013

February 15, 2013 By Helen Page

IGS 2013 Encompasses Seven Worlds, 80 Gardens and 100 Hectares of Park: Garden show lovers will be pleased to know that the International Gartenschau Hamburg will take place from April 26th to October 13th, 2013. Titled "Around the World in 80 Gardens" the Hamburg Gartenschau showcases 80 … [Read more...]

Romeo and Juliet – The lovers die but their romance lives on!

February 11, 2013 By Helen Page

Casa di Giulietta - Romeo and Juliet - An Immortal Love Story: Centuries after Shakespeare wrote his famous tragic romance Romeo and Juliet, more than half a million people still pack into the courtyard of Casa di Giulietta each year to see the famous Juliet balcony. It was from this balcony … [Read more...]