The San Lorenzo beach in eastern Sicily was the setting for the recent release of nine loggerhead sea turtles (caretta caretta) by the Sicily Wildlife Fund. [more...]
Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy
From my long experience getting around in Italy, I’ll tell you about the ins and outs of the Italian train system, taking the bus in Italy, when it’s better to travel by plane than by train in Italy, the best locations for renting a car in Italy, and rules of the road in Italy-which to follow and which to ignore. Hiring a private driver in Italy is a stress-free form of travel that eliminates the schedules of public transportation, and the hassles of parking and traffic. Plus you can enjoy feeling fabulously wealthy, however briefly.
Caretta Caretta Loggerhead Sea Turtles Released in Eastern Sicily
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Mon, 20 Sep 2010
Peaks of Gastronomy – Michelin Chefs Bring Gourmet Cuisine to Rifugi in the Dolomites
Hiking Italian style means gourmet cuisine in the Dolomites, where Michelin-starred chefs have created special dishes served at mountain rifugi during the "Peaks of Gastronomy" initiative.
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Tips on Travel in Sicily – Insider Guide to Getting Lost
Tip: To travel in Sicily means to get lost. An insider guide to experiencing the back roads of Sicily. [more...]
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Travel in Italy Update – Volcanic Ash from Iceland
Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 19 Apr 2010
Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome – Works from Museums around the World
A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world. [more...]
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Dinner with Cashmere Goats in Tuscany – The Inside Story
Accepting an invitation to dinner on a cashmere goat farm in Tuscany can be an unusual experience in veterinary training. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 7 Comments | Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Wed, 24 Mar 2010
Tour the Vatican Without the Crowds – A Special After-Hours Visit
The Vatican Museums are home to one of the finest collections of art in the world, and special after-hours tours of the Vatican allow you to savor this extraordinary tour experience without the crowds. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 8 Mar 2010
English-Italian Lessons Served with Cappuccino on Tour in Tuscany
In an attempt to clarify pricing in English, a cafe owner in Pienza risked encouraging some wild behavior. Time for an English-Italian lesson along with cappuccino on a tour in Tuscany.
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Traveling by Train in Sicily
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Low-Cost Flights to Sicily from Rome
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