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Aperitivo Time Restaurants in Italy do not open until about 7:30 so there are no early bird dinners.  However, there is aperitivo time!   Many bars in Italy offer free food when you purchase an aperitivo during this pre-dinner time.  Some bars have a whole buffet of snacks available that guests can help themselves to […]

Il Porcellino Il Porcellino is located at Mercato Nuovo or Porcellino Market and is a major tourist attraction in Florence. Il Porcellino means piglet, but this bronze fountain is actually a boar. Millions of travelers from all over stop by for photos and to rub the boar’s snout which is said to bring good luck. […]

How to validate train tickets in France & Italy If you plan on taking the train in specifically France & Italy, you must validate your train ticket before boarding or you will be faced with a hefty fine.  However, not all train tickets must be validated.  Watch this video to learn which tickets must be […]

Visions of Lucca Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the province of Lucca. It is famous among other things for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. The walls encircling the old town remain […]

Which part of Italy specializes in your favorite foods? Food in Italy is outstanding across the country but we all have our preferences for certain types of dishes.  Different Italian regions specialize in dishes so why not go to the area in which it is most traditional!  Take this quiz to find out where your […]

Gelato Festival in Florence The gelato festival is a 4 day event taking place in Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. You couldn’t ask for a better venue to enjoy some gelato while overlooking this magnificent city. Tickets are about 11 euros online. were sold online at 7 euros each or 12 at the festival. The ticket […]

Name The Italian Region! Italian regions encompass many cities in Italy. If you are planning a trip to Italy and want to explore certain cities, it is a good idea to know in which region the cities are in order to save travel time. Plan your route to start off in one region and make […]

Cliff Jumping Italy In this video you will see thrilling cliff jumping in Italy. Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery and waters in Italy, these guys are having fun! It is sure to get you adrenaline going! Would you ever do it? Video from youtube Travel the world with us!

Tips for Traveling in Italy on a Budget Many people can get intimidated by the idea of hopping on a plane and flying to Italy because they think that they may need to empty their entire savings to be able to afford to go on vacation here! Well, we’re here to tell you that this […]

Italian lesson: Shopping and Negotiating in Italy Check out American prices An Italian team soccer shirt (Forza Azzuri!) is a great non-tchockie souvenir—just don’t everyone in your group wear them on the same day. (Notice something weird: the men all have Totti shirts, the women Del Piero.)Make sure you know the local going rate on […]