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I love touring italy the friulivenezia giuli region

If you are hankering for a European tourist destination you should really consider the FriuliVenezia Giuli region of northeastern Italy bordering on Austria and Slovenia For simplicitys sake we abbreviate the regions full name to Friuli Depending on your particular interests Friuli may be an ideal vacation spot You can get classic Italian food and other specialties and wash it down with fine local wine While Friuli is not exactly undiscovered by tourists you usually wont be fighting crowds to see what you want Like most regions of Italy it has belonged to many nations over the years Unlike most regions of Italy it remains multicultural an exceptional mixture of Italian Austrian and Slavic influences This article explores Friuli except for its capital and largest city Trieste which is examined in a companion articleWell start our tour of Friuli at Redipuglia about twenty five miles thirty five kilometers northwest of Trieste Next we head northeast to the city of Gorizia almost huggi...
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I love touring italy milan

If you are looking for a European tourist destination consider the city of Milan in the Lombardy region of northern Italy Milan whose population exceeds 13 million the urban area is well over 5 million is hardly undiscovered by tourists But as Italys media and finance capital it is definitely less tourist infested than many many other Italian cites Milan is often considered to be Italys most European city Is that a reason not to go visit On the other hand Milan is Italys fashion capital and one of the great fashion capitals of Europe which is an excellent reason for stopping by Well let you decide which is more chic Milan or Paris You really should consider visiting Milan as well as other Lombardy destinations described in companion articles in this seriesOver the millennia Lombardy has been in the hands of numerous invaders including the Etruscans and the Gauls then the Romans Franks and Goths and finally the French Spaniards and Austrians Did we forget the Lombards All of t...
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Travel tips for your cycling vacations in italy

In this article we present common sense tips you can employ to ensure that you have a fun and safe vacation in ItalyWhen in Rome do as the Romans doThats an old cliche but its true When you travel to a different country youll come across different ways different customs Its important to know a little bit about the culture before you visit and of course there are common sense precautions you should follow where ever you travelAdvance PlanningDo you need medications of any kind Always bring the medication and the appropriate documentation to prove you need it with you You may be able to get the same kind of medication in Italy but then again you might not Better to be safe than sorryDo you plan to do any driving Find out if you can drive in Italy using your regular car license or if you need to get an international driving license If you are not familiar with international road signs learn them before you go While driving check out your route in advance so you have so...
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Italy cooking school tours how to choose the right one for you

Cooking school tours in Italy and around the world have multiplied like zucchinis in a summer garden This article tells you how to sift through the overwhelming choice of Italian cooking tours and find the right one for you so you experience a feast for your senses heart mind and soul a trip of a lifetime and avoid disappointments A cooking holiday in Italy can add up to a big investment of time and moneyMaybe youve been dreaming for years about a cooking school tour in Italy Maybe its a special trip to celebrate a 40th 50 60th birthday or a big anniversary with family and friends you loveHow to choose an Italian cooking school tour that gives you the joy and value you expect How to protect your investment in your trip Ask yourself these 10 questions 1 What is important to me in my Italian cooking tour List whats important to you in your cooking tour Read tour itineraries critically with the mind of a detective If an itinerary seems vague ask the tour operator detailed ques...
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Italy inexpensive abodes

Italy is certainly one place that is on top of the mind of every tourist and people who wish to see the most beautiful things of the world Pointless to even mention but while you are enjoying Italy tours the best of the cities to find accommodation includes the Venice hotels Florence hotels and hotels in Milan and Pisa These are few of the places located in Italy where you can expect mouthwatering cuisine piazzas memorials churches museums and wine regions There are choices of tourist destinations that are set on the world map Right from Asian countries to the African countries to the European nations and the American continent to the green land and amongst all is the beautiful country called the Italy This is one of the places when visited one can enjoy in abundance It has been noticed from quite a while that Italy has been quite distinguished for its hospitality and hotels If you actually observe and make a count then there are a number of best hotels available in all probable categories fr...
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A quick tour of italy palermo sicily

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I love touring italy verona

If you are thinking about touring Europe you should really consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice Venice is Venetos bestknown city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth But the Veneto region is much much more than this great city There are excellent tourist attractions elsewhere and you wont have to fight the huge crowds With a little luck youll avoid tourist traps and come back home with the feeling that you have truly visited Italy This article examines tourist attractions in the Shakespearean town of Verona a UNESCO World Heritage Site Be sure to read our companion articles on northern Veneto southern Veneto and the university city of PaduaVerona I dont know about you but I never hear this word without thinking of the phrase Two Gentlemen of Verona a not particularly wellknown Shakespeare play Verona was the setting of a particularly wellknown Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet This city of over a quarter million souls has a long...
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