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First Class vs. Second Class on Italy Trains
Because I work for a company that sells Eurail passes, and because I used to do customer service for said company, I often get asked, “Is buying a first class train pass really worth the difference in price?” So I thought I’d throw my two cent
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Add your Italy budget hotel or guesthouse to the Hostel Directory
If you own or operate budget hotels in Italy, hostel, agriturismo, guesthouse or any other budget accommodation – or you know someone who does – you (or they) should enter the information into the new worldwide Hostel Directory . This will be a really exte
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How to Set Up a Prepaid Cell Phone in Italy
More and more travelers are choosing to stay connected with folks back home – as well as people they meet along the way – by purchasing prepaid cell phones in the countries they’re visiting. It’s both cheap and easy to stay in touch
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Avoiding Lines in Florence
Anyone who’s planning a trip to Florence has probably heard the horror stories of people who had to wait 5-6 hours in line to get into the Uffizi Gallery. And when you’ve heard those stories, I’m guessing you had one of two reactions R
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My Favorite Florence Gelato Shop: Festival del Gelato
I’ve written in the past about arguably the most famous gelato shop in Florence, Vivoli – I felt it was my duty to you, my dear readers, to investigate whether Vivoli lived up to its reputation. You may remember that while the gelato itself is
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Hostels in Venice
Venice is full of hotels, but there aren’t many hostels in Venice – the city just isn’t known for cheap places to sleep, unfortunately. In fact, it’s just not known as a haven for anyone who focuses on cheap travel. But Ve
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4 Most Expensive Italian Cars
Personally, I’m not much of a car person. But I know plenty of people who love to travel in Italy love it partly because it is the land where so many shiny red and yellow fast cars are born. One of these people happens to be the husband, with whom I
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Super Secret Uffizi Ticket Booth in Florence?
You may remember that I recently wrote an article about the long lines in Florence in March for sights like the Uffizi – my goal was to try to implore you to buy tickets ahead of time so that you don’t risk missing out on some of the city’
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What to Do in Pisa
Most of the people who visit Pisa do so for a couple of hours, usually on their way to or from Florence or Siena, only to get a picture of themselves “propping up” the leaning tower of Pisa and maybe climb to the top of the famous tower. But be
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Day Trips from Milan
Milan isn’t everyone’s idea of the perfect Italian vacation destination, but it is close to one of the busiest airports in the country – and there are certainly some things worth seeing. Of course, if you’re in the city for too long
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Semifreddo: “The Fluffy Stuff in the Gelato Case”
So, you’ve studied your gelato flavors, learned the process for ordering gelato and even memorized the tips for finding the best gelato shops in Italy. Now you’ve walked into a gelateria and you’re faced with something new – what th
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Italy Q&A: Soccer Games in Tuscany in October
Here’s another in the Italy Q&A series. This comes from Margie, who asks:
I am going to be in Tuscany October 10-17. Are there any soccer matches in our area during that time?
I’m sorry, Margie, I wish I had better news for you!
You would t
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Using Debit Cards in Italy
One of the biggest headaches about foreign travel used to be figuring out the whole money thing. I remember the things I used to have to consider when I’d travel years ago: Should I get some of the local currency before I leave home? How much should
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Nude Beaches in Italy: Yes, They Exist
Because Italy seems to be so dominated by the Catholic church, you might not automatically think that there would be a ton of nude beaches in Italy. But even though the Catholic homebase is in the country, and even though the vast majority of Italians self
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Italy Q&A: Getting from Venice to Malpensa Airport
It’s time for another in my Italy Q&A series. This one comes from Eduardo in Argentina:
I’m planning a trip to Italy and Greece. We would like to get some information about travel in Italy. I was searching how to go from Venice to Malpensa
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Day Trip from Milan: Visit Vigevano for Pizza in the Piazza
If you need to take a break from the fast-paced lifestyle of Milan, the charming little town of Vigevano is just far enough off the beaten path to provide a refreshing respite from crowds and tourists. Located a quick 30-minute train ride that takes you 2
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Fall Travel Deals to Italy
Summer’s coming to an end, which means there are all kinds of fall travel deals coming out right now. And with projections way down for tourist numbers in Italy this summer, no doubt the folks in the Italian tourist industry will be hoping to make up
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Italy Q&A: Getting from Malpensa Airport to Varenna
Here’s another of my Italy Q&A posts. Trudy left this question in a comment right here on the Italy Logue:
What is the easiest way to get from Milan Malpensa to Varenna at Lake Como? Friends are arriving earlier than we are and my husband is the
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Italy in October
Italy’s “shoulder seasons” have grown shorter as its high season has expanded, but October is still generally considered the start of the fall shoulder season in Italy. October remains, however, quite popular with some visitors, so don
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Hostels in Florence
If you’re not interested in paying the high prices for hotels, then chances are good you’re looking at staying in a hostel. Well, if you’re looking for hostels in Florence, here are reviews of the Florence hostels I’ve eit
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