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Top Landmarks in Rome

September 29, 2009
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There are so many landmarks in Rome it’s almost impossible to list all of them, but there are certain landmarks that make Rome such a popular place for tourists. Who can travel to Rome without stopping to see the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain? With a past that stretches back thousands of years it’s no wonder [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/22/2009 The Matterhorn

September 22, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/22/2009 is of The Matterhorn from above the Stellisee and was taken by Paul Stephenson

Photo credit: Paul Stephenson
The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps Range that lies on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Standing at a stunning 14,692 feet tall, Matterhorn has garnered a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/15/2009 Siena

September 15, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/15/2009 is of Siena and was taken by Gret@Lorenz770

Photo credit: Gret@Lorenz
Siena is an Italian city located in Tuscany. Siena’s history spans thousands of years and its historic city center has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Today, tourists flock to Siena to indulge in the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/23/2009 Volterra, Italy

July 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/23/2009 is of Campagne di Volterra-francesco sgroi81 and was taken by francesco sgroi

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Volterra, Italy is located in the country’s Tuscany region. It has a population of around 12,000 people and has a number of interesting sights including the Piazza dei Priori square, the Santa [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/15/2009 Tuscany

July 15, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/15/2009 is of Tuscany and was taken by francesco sgroi

Photo credit: francesco sgroi
The Tuscany region in Italy is known for its amazing landscapes and breathtaking scenery. The regional capital is Florence. Barbiallo, Tuscany is a romantic area where tourists can rent villas and other homes. Often the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/13/200913 Positano Italy

July 13, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/13/2009 is of Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy and was taken by Allerina & Glen MacLarty

Photo credit: Allerina & Glen MacLarty
Positano is popular tourist destination on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. It’s a romantic location built vertically in the face of a cliff. Known for its pastel-colored houses, [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/15/2009 Rosengarten Mountains in Italy

May 15, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/15/2009 is of Rosengarten Mountains in Italy and was taken by ** Maurice **

Located in northern Italy is this massif called Rosengarten. The pink coloring you see is due to the dolomite mineral that is present in the area. The elevation of this area is nearly 10,000 feet.
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Italian Villa on Lake Como – Travel Photo of the Day 4/13/2009

April 13, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/13/2009 is of Italian Villa on Lake Como and was taken by ezioman

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Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in all of Europe and as can be seen in this picture, one of the most beautiful. This house is called Villa Balbianello and is [...]

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Rome’s Legendary Fountains: Trevi Fountain

February 18, 2009
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Why do fountains resonate so deeply with us? Perhaps the reason is that we are made almost entirely of the same water that rushes out and over the fountain structures that are limited only by the imagination of their creators. One of the most famous fountains in Rome and perhaps the world is Fontana di [...]

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The Tivoli Fountain

February 9, 2009
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The Fountain of Tivoli or The Fountain of Ovate is a noted water feature located in the architectural masterpiece, Villa d’Este in Tivoli.  Villa d’Este was originally commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito Il d’Este, the son of Lucrezia Borgia. As newly appointed governor of Tivoli, d’Este was given the land and existing manor but he was [...]

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Live and Eat in Italy with Michael Tucker

October 31, 2008
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What does an actor do when he’s got (nearly) enough money and enough time to do what he wants? Some might buy a second home in France but Michael Tucker (of LA Law fame) decided to buy a house in Italy. Not only that, but he also wrote a book about it, resulting in Living [...]

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Italy Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time to Simon Capp

September 18, 2008
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With an internet-based translating job and a young family, Simon Capp thought it was a great time to take over and live abroad for a year or so, and that’s how the book Italy? It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was born.

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Travel Hot Spots – 11 Volcanic Regions Around the World

September 11, 2008
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Rabaul Caldera, Papua New Guinea
The Rabaul Caldera on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea erupted in 1937, 1944, and 1994. In the 1994 eruption, the two craters of Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted simultaneously, covering the nearby town of Rabaul in ash and causing the evacuation of about 90,000 people. The volcanic activity [...]

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Finding Nino in Italy – Book Review

August 14, 2008

Marc Llewellyn’s new book Finding Nino tells the story of Llewellyn, his wife, new-born baby and dog moving to the Italian island of Lipari. Spending a year or two in a Mediterranean country is not really the makings of a new and original travel story, although many of the most famous predecessors seem to focus [...]

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Art Galleries in Rome

June 2, 2008

Gallerie Nazionale d’Arte Moderna Rome. Flickr.

A person who is interested in the history of art can best explore that history by going to the major cities which have been important to art movements over time. There is arguably no better city in the world to experience that type of travel than the city of Rome. [...]

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How to Plan a Wine Tour

May 14, 2008

Carneros Vineyards in California. Flickr

Years ago, vacations were planned around national monuments, natural wonders, Uncle Joe’s farm or Grandma’s house. Now planning a vacation for family or friends can cover all kinds of bases. There are eco-vacations, that explore the rain forests and attempt to combat global warming; there are “volunteer vacations” that may involve [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Rome

May 12, 2008

A view of Rome in the evening. Flickr

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is a cosmopolitan travel destination that is adored by people throughout Europe and around the world. It has some of the world’s best restaurants, some of the most luxurious five star hotels and some of the most interesting new buildings that you’ll [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

March 10, 2008

A panoramic view or Rome at sunset

You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of [...]

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