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Romantic Hotels in Rome
There are plenty of places on earth where it’s easy to imagine a romantic holiday or honeymoon, and others that require a little imagination to turn them into romantic destinations. Rome is a bit of both. It’s Italy, and just about anywhere in
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Italy in August
The sad statistic about how little vacation time Americans get is regularly trotted out, so next time you hear it you can add to the misery by realizing that Italy in August is one big vacation for many Italians.
Weather in August in Italy
August is when q
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Malpensa Airport Hotels Near Milan
If you’re anything like me, you probably think hunting for an airport hotel isn’t exactly fun stuff. A hotel in a city center means you’re going to see something in the city – whether you’re there for business or ple
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A Passionate Naples Tour Guide: Marina de Martino
There are few things more energetic than a passionate local trying to rebuild the reputation of her city. When the media only shows one side of the place where you were born and raised – and it’s not all the sweetness and light side – th
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Gondola Rides in Venice: Current Fares & Booking in Advance
As you may recall from previous posts on the subject, I’m one of those people who thinks taking a gondola ride in Venice isn’t a necessary part of enjoying the city and can even be a huge disappointment. (And it’s not just me saying that
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Hiking Guide to the Cinque Terre
Hiking Guide to the Cinque Terre
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Hiking from Riomaggiore to Manarola – Cinque Terre Hike #1
This section of the Cinque Terre trail is often referred to as the “Via dell’Amore,” an Italian Lover’s Lane. It’s the easiest portion of the trail by a lon
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Summer Airfare Deals to Italy
Chances are good that if you’d planned a summertime trip to Italy you’ve already got the bulk of your travel plans made. But what if you heard all the talk about how low Europe airfare’s been lately, so you figured you’d wait? Are y
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Shroud of Turin: Visiting the Shroud Museum
Shroud of Turin: Visiting the Shroud Museum
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Museum of the Shroud Open Hours & Admission
Open daily from 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00
Admission €5.50, including an individual a
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Top 10 Things to Do in Naples
As I’ve said before, I never really expected to fall in love with Naples – but that’s what happened. I could have spent ages just wandering slowly around the historic alley ways in the historic center, and would someday love to know it so
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Hotels in Milan Near the Duomo
Let’s get one thing straight at the outset – hotels near the Milan Duomo aren’t going to come cheap. The Duomo, Milan’s enormous and ornately-decorated cathedral, is one of the top things to do in Milan. As such, it’
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Free Things to Do in Florence
Even in times when Italy is seeing a downturn in the number of visitors and really craving tourist money, it’s still not what most people would call a cheap vacation destination. This is especially true in the main tourist cities like Rome, Venice, a
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How to Get from Rome to Venice (and Vice Versa)
In an ideal world, all the things you wanted to see in Italy would be really close to one another and easy to reach quickly, thereby limiting the amount of your precious vacation time you’d be spending in transit. But as the song goes, R
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Day Trips from Rome
Rome‘s nickname is the Eternal City, but unless you have an eternity there you’ll never see everything. And you shouldn’t try – you’ll just wear yourself out completely, which is no way to spend your holiday. But eve
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Duty Free Exemptions for Traveling in Italy: What You Can Bring Home Without Paying an Import Tax
Duty Free Exemptions for Traveling in Italy: What You Can Bring Home Without Paying an Import Tax
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Duty Free Exemptions for Canadian Travelers in Italy
The amount of duty-free stuff you can bring back to Canada from Italy depends on how long you’ve been out of Canada. There are
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Italy First Time Visitor Guide
Italy may not be a massive country, but there’s enough to see and do that it’s a little on the ambitious (if not a bit crazy) side to just say “I’m going to take a trip to Italy” without narrowing it down to a list o
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Free Things to Do in Italy
Italy can be one of the more expensive European countries in which to travel – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a grand time in Italy on a budget, or that all of the country’s top sights charge hefty admission fee
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10 Favorite Family-Friendly Accommodations in Tuscany
One of the reasons Tuscany is so popular with families is that there are many accommodations ideally configured for children of all ages. It’s easy to find apartment-type guest units with kitchens and plenty of private indoor and outdoor living space.
Wha
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Candied Limoncello Lemon Peels Recipe
One of the most consistently popular posts on WhyGo Italy is the one about the limoncello recipe I use. In it, I mentioned that I didn’t know what to do with the leftover lemon peels once the oils had been extracted into the alcohol. Since then, I
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Things You Should Know About Rome
You’ve planned a trip to Rome and you’ve read everything you can get your hands on about the city. Either that or you’re the “fly by the seat of your pants” type and you just bought a ticket and are going to see what happens w
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Florence Hostels Near the Duomo
Despite the fact that the old center of Florence is eminently walkable, there’s something to be said for finding a place to stay that’s just around the corner from the city’s most famous landmark – its gorgeous Duomo, or c
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