JAKOB JELLING Bologna is designed in such a way that allows visitors and tourists to meet many of its main buildings, monuments, parks and attractive areas by walking to them due to the short distance which separates them from the

SUE RAUCH Before the plane even lands, we know this vacation will be something special... this is Italy, after all, the country that gave us espresso, the Ferrari, Sophia Loren, Armani, biscotti and Franco Zeffirrelli. These are the final moments

ORSON JOHNSON You actually get into the florally colorful, gorgeously romantic, aesthetically magnificent, historically profound, and culturally rich world, when you visit Italia. Certainly, Italy is charmingly hued land known for its wondrously romantic airs, prolific art - architecture -

MAX PIECESNI A point of embarkation for emigrants in the past, Naples now has a large traffic of merchandise (petroleum, carbon, cereals) and passengers. In the vast urban area one can distinguish many different neighborhoods: the old center, characterized by

Orson Johnson Holiday Parks are slowly becoming one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe and some of the best holiday parks in the world are located in the European continent. These are one-stop tourist centers that offer their

MICHIEL VAN KETS Steeped in antiquity yet bursting with all that's fashionably modern, Italy is the birthplace of La Dolce Vita - the sweet life that celebrates beauty and happiness. Climate Winters are long and cold in the northern alps;

DIVINO PIAZZA Spaghetti: a simple Italian-American staple. Also, probably the first image that comes to your mind when you hear "Italian food." For some, pasta and spicy meatballs may be the extent of their knowledge of cuisine from the Mediterranean

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Select the "Ancient Rome 3D" layer under Gallery in Google Earth. Download Google Earth at http://earth.google.com/rome/

ROBBIE BECKLUND If you want to learn to cook authentic Italian food and are willing to take a little vacation at the same time, there are a number of great cooking schools in Italy that are designed for the culinary

KAMAL KAUSHAL If you are in the mood for touring Europe, you should really consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get

SUSANNE PACHERAfter our explorations of Lipari and Salina yesterday the weather was going to keep us on the island of Salina today. I woke up early at about 6 am and stuck my head out of the boat. A beautiful

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by SUSANNE PACHER Finally, my first day of beautiful weather in Sicily, a perfect day for an out-of-town excursion. I started my day with a nourishing breakfast on the terrace of Hotel Villa Nettuno and I have to say of

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by ORSON JOHNSON Italian cuisine has long been feted for its exquisite flavours. However, there are many nuances to the food of Italy, depending on the region from which it comes. Catania in Sicily offers visitors a whole new experience

by SUSANNE PACHER My last day in Taormina had started: I woke up at daybreak to pack my suitcase since later today I would be relocating from Taormina to the city of Milazzo. I enjoyed my final breakfast on the

by ORSON JOHNSON Everyone thinks of the Mafia when they think of Sicily. What does one do for fun in the region that was home to the most powerful families of their time? 1. Visit the archeological sites. Sicily is

by ORSON JOHNSON Italian cuisine is one of the most popular culinary art forms in the world. These flavourful dishes have often graced the tables of many homes and restaurants all over the world. Naturally, the best place to sample