Our writer meets one of Tuscany’s most famous tour guides and authors–and tries to unravel what makes him tick. Dario Castagno is one of those personalities who captures the attention of everyone when he walks into a room.
Tour Venice in a Unique Way With Venice Kayak
“When we paddle around Venice, we’re away and separate from the crowd on land. They don’t matter to us, and we’re just another weird thing to photograph,” says René Seindal, co-founder of Venice Kayak.
Let Angels Be Your Guide: The Angels & Demons Tour of Rome
Trying to find the perfect guide book to take to Rome? Try this for a change– Susan Sanders leads you on an intriguing journey through Rome with the help of Dan Brown’s best-seller, Angels & Demons.
Some Italian Museums Are Indeed Open on Mondays
Guidebook listings might lead you to
believe that there’s nothing to do on a
Monday (lunedi)
in Italy. It’s true that many
museums–particularly the national museums
run by the state–close every Monday, but
privately run museums provide ample alternatives
for Italian art lovers.
Regal Caserta Deserves a Detour — Where Star Wars and Angels & Demons Were Filmed
Little-known Caserta in the region of Campania is home to Reggia di Caserta – the Versailles of Italy. Did you know that Star Wars and Angels & Demons were filmed here?
Venice Hotels: Four of Our New Favorites in Venice
When you want to stay close enough to Piazza San Marco to be close to the action but want to avoid touristy hotels, one of these four establishments might be just what you are seeking.
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Cilento: Campania’s Undiscovered Gem
Cilento is a land of myth and legend, folklore and history & moonscapes and misty, forest-clad mountains that plunge down to the sea & long stretches of golden-sand beaches interspersed with cave-pockmarked cliffs and hidden coves & hilltop villages with narrow, cobbled alleys, family-run restaurants still using nonna's recipes...
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Where to Eat in Cilento: Authentic Campania Restaurants
Cilento's cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients and local tradition. Meat dominates inland, while seafood prevails on the coast. Read on for some of the best places to dine and shop throughout the region.
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Where to Stay in Cilento: Hotels, B&Bs and Agriturismos
There are accommodations of all kinds available in Cilento. We profile everything from an agriturismo to a beach resort to a former 17th-century hunting lodge used by the kings of Spain and Italy.
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How to Find a Good Villa Rental Agency for Italy Rentals
Villa rental agencies for Italy are not created all created equal; they come in all shapes and sizes. We tell what to look for and the most important questions to ask when you’re thinking about working with an agency.