If you're visiting the island of Murano in Venice, chances are you want to buy some Murano glass jewelry. We share two shops on Murano where you can buy affordable and authentic pieces of Murano glass jewelry.
Venetian Gastronomic Glossary to Help You in Venice Restaurants
If you're going to eat in Venice Italy, you better know all of the Venetian gastronomic terms. Do you know what a bacaro is? How about tramezzini? Bring our glossary with you to a Venice restaurant or wine bar!
Venice Restaurants: Eat Like the Real Venetians
With millions of tourists visiting Venice Italy each year, how do you find authentic places to dine and eat. Do as the Venetians do and enjoy these four Venice restaurants and wine bars frequented by Venetians themselves.
Trapani, Mazara and Marsala Sicily: Where to Stay, Eat and Dine and What to Buy
Visiting Western Sicily near Trapani? We have all the details you need to stay at a historic vineyard, visit the salt pans, dine on cous cous and cannoli, go kite surfing, taste Marsala wine, view The Dancing Satyr of Mazara and much more.
Sicily Sojourn: Trapani, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo
If your travels bring you to Western Sicily, don't miss the beaches, the salt pans and two favorite stops are the under-the-tourist-radar towns of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo. They're perfect to slip into your Trapani itinerary to add some spice to your days there?
Contemporary Art at Sicily’s Farm Cultural Park
A collection of abandoned stone houses in the historic center of a rural town in Sicily have been turned into a center for art and culture. Read on for details on how you too can enjoy this local favorite cultural meeting spot.
Casa Ferrari Museum Opens in Modena Italy
A new Ferrari museum has opened in Modena Italy. We compare the new Casa Ferrari Museum to the origianl Ferrari Museum in nearby Maranello. If you love Ferrari, you need to read this article.
Visit Europe’s First Public Library in Cesena
If you're a lover of books and libraries like I am, you'll get a rush stepping inside what is said to be the first public and monastic library in Europe, Istituzione Biblioteca Malatestiana or the Malatestiana Library. The experience is made even more remarkable when you learn that despite wars and natural disasters, the building, furnishings, and manuscripts have all remained virtually untouched since the structure was built in the middle of the 15th century.
Sala Blu Offers Assistance in Italy’s Train Stations
If you have mobility problems (disabled, use a wheelchair, pregnant), riding Italy's trains can be difficult, especially when dealing with luggage. The free service Sala Blu -- offered by Trenitalia -- can provide you with extra assistance in getting on and off trains and to your final destination.
Take a Mosaics Class in Rome Italy
If you've already done the usual sights in Rome or are looking for a unique and artistic experience, why not take a hands-on mosaics class? We've got an affordable option to learn this ancient Roman craft.