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Rome Survival Tips for the First-Time Visitor
I’ll admit it – I don’t love Rome. I want to, believe me. I want to fall head over heels for its chaotic blend of modern and ancient, its larger-than-life attitude, and its hidden gems. But I haven’t yet. This is partly due, I’
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Tiramisu Recipe
As you may know, I’ve got a major sweet tooth. I have never, however, made tiramisu. I know it’s a simple recipe, but I’ve just never bothered to try it. When Paula Jones of bell’alimento sent me her tiramisu recipe for inclusion in
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Budget Hotels in Milan
Milan is a city of banking, high fashion, and big business (at least big for Italy) – so it’s probably not surprising that finding something that qualifies as a “budget hotel” in the city center can be a tall order. The problem is c
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Pompeii & Herculaneum: History & Visitor Tips
Pompeii and Herculaneum, Your Gateway to the Past
Sand-swept Egyptian pyramids, gondolas slicing through a Venetian canal, a geisha’s enticing perfume as she toddles by in a small district in Kyoto. These moments are what travelers the world over see
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Cooking Schools in Italy
Some people who visit Italy are content to enjoy the country’s famous cuisine in restaurants, trattorie, and crowded bars. Some with access to a kitchen, like in a hostel or an apartment rental, take it a step further by shopping in the Italian food
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Hostels Near the Colosseum in Rome
I’ve said before that there’s a huge cluster of hostels around Termini Station in Rome, and although there are also hostels away from Termini, I’m sure you won’t be surprised to learn that there aren’t a ton of super-budget ac
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Top 10 Lists for Italy
There are some places that set themselves up well for “top 10″ lists.
Italy is not one of them. Not by a long shot.
In most of the big tourist destinations, trying to squeeze all the best sights down to a meager ten is nigh unto impossible if n
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Italy’s Version of April Fools Day: April’s Fish
Lest you think that April Fools Day is a strictly American thing, let me set the record straight. (And no, I’m not making this whole “fish” thing up in the spirit of April Fools Day. I swear.) Il Pesce d’Aprile, or April’s Fis
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Visiting Pompeii in Italy
Visiting Pompeii in Italy
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Special Pompeii Events
Sogno Pompei (Pompeii Dream) – Travel back in time two millennia, to the days just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Lights, sounds, and smells bring to life the mystery of ancient Pompeii.
How to Get to Pom
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Why You Shouldn’t Say “Ciao” in Italy
Even if you don’t plan on learning Italian before a trip to Italy, you probably know plenty of Italian words already. You’ll be able to recognize many of the things on a restaurant menu, since pasta names in Italy are the same ones used in othe
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Visiting Herculaneum: Pompeii’s Overlooked Neighbor
Visiting Herculaneum: Pompeii’s Overlooked Neighbor
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How to Get to Herculaneum
By Train:
Circumvesuviana Napoli-Sorrento or Napoli-Poggiomarino or Napoli-Torre Annunziata (Stop Ercolano)
By Car:
Autostrada A3 Napoli-Salerno (exit Ercolano)
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5 Essential Venice Survival Tips
For whatever reason, I’m getting a lot of questions lately about Venice. I’m pleased by this, because I hold the city very close to my heart and am always eager to spread the Venice gospel to anyone who’ll listen, but I’m also conce
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A Scavenger Hunt in Italian Cities: whaiwhai
A Scavenger Hunt in Italian Cities: whaiwhai
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>> buy a whaiwhai gamebook
>> read the whaiwhai blog
>> see whaiwhai games on YouTube
>> look at whaiwhai games on Flickr
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