Things to do in Venice
Travelling around Italy: Transportation ideas
A lot of tourists are choosing to have a multi-centred holiday, with sometimes having 2 or more towns or cities to visit. A key part of your holiday will be planning how you are going to travel from place to place. There are different ways to […]
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When visiting another country, it is always best to understand what a tourist can and shouldn’t do to avoid a fine or upsetting the locals. Here, we have a few tips for you. General Travel Tips Dress appropriately, even if you’re not planning on visiting a […]
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Discover the Gardens of Italy
The Gardens of Italy A 7 day itinerary DAY ONE – ARRIVAL IN ROME There are 2 airports for Rome, Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. Rome Fiumicino (Airport code: FCO) is the main airport and it is more than likely that you will be […]
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500 years ago, on 2nd May 1519, the scientific dexterity Leonardo da Vinci died in the Loire Valley, France. To mark the 500th anniversary of his death there are major exhibitions dedicated to his works and genius. History Leonardo da Vinci was born 15th April 1452 […]
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Spring Eating in Italy
It is finally Spring! We feel that spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Italy, especially Rome. The weather is warm and sunny, there tends to be less queues at the main attractions and the most important part of Spring… The […]
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Student life in Italy: Studying abroad
Student life in Italy Studying in Italy Italy is a very welcoming country and has been a place of international study and educational excellence for centuries, the oldest university, University of Bologna was founded in 1088 and is still in operation! Italy has been and […]
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Carnevale
In Italy February is the month of carnival. What is Carnevale in Italy? Carnevale is the last celebration before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Traditonally, Lent is the time before Easter when people deprive themselves of something that they enjoy. The idea is to […]
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Like a Local… Eating in Italy
Following on from the last post about Eating in Italy, here are a few tips to help to eat like a local. Food in Italy is really important, it is a chance to get together with friends and family. But there are times when it will […]
0 Read MoreThe Winter Season in Italy
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?… Rome In winter, Rome is quieter but no less beautiful. With fewer crowds, explore the city at a more relaxed pace, especially the Vatican and Colosseum. Please do check timetables, as in the winter the Colosseum closes early due to the dark. After […]
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