Comments for Italy

Comment on Venice in the morning by Jill

Jill — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:33:59 +0000

Rome to Fiumicino airport is easy go to the main train stoitan (Termini) and simply buy a ticket using the automated ticket service. There are stoitans all over the place, and you can opt for an english language version. You’ll just tell it you want a one-way ticket to Fiumicino and then insert Euros or your credit card it’s about 12 euros, I believe? You can also get a taxi from your hotel to the airport, but the drivers spot a trusting American tourist a mile away they’ll typically way overcharge you. If you’re staying at a major hotel, like the Holiday Inn, they may have their own airport shuttle I think this is rarer with the hotels that are in the city proper, though (Fiumicino is about 12-20 km out of the center).Make sure you bring a pocket-sized Italian phrasebook it’s absolutely essential if you don’t know any Italian! Also, buy a travel guide (one each for Rome and for Venice will be a good idea, as you’ll get a more detailed idea of what is in each city than you would with another generalized Italy book), and you can tailor your visit to your own interests.If you have an interest in the ancient city (I’m an archaeologist, so I’m biased!), I highly recommend the Forum & Colosseum, and the Capitoline Museum (which has an *amazing* ancient collection, and also a very nice Renaissance section). The Vatican also has an immense art collection spanning the centuries. The Pantheon is also really beautiful, and is free it’s an easy walk from most spots in the city, and can be a really quick stop-off. Rome is my favorite place in the world enjoy it

Comment on Florence, Italy – An Orientation to Florence by Shunsui

Shunsui — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:25:39 +0000

we did a family trip back in 97 that snuods like that a bit.here is the route we took:landed in Rome. Hired a Car.Drove to Florence (5 days).Drove to Verona (one night).Drove to Venice (4 days).Drove back to Rome (5 days with a very loooong day trip to Naples and Pompai)went back to milan a few yrs later and it was boring. just a large, expensive, industrial city.

Comment on Lake Como, Italy – The best place to take a break by Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:49:30 +0000

So grand..and refreshing! I can’t wait to see it for myself.

Comment on Venice, Italy – The art, the miracle, the inexpressible by Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:08:28 +0000

What a wonderful article! It makes me want to be back in Venice again, wandering through those little streets, and soaking up the unforgettable atmosphere. Great job!

Comment on Florence, Italy – The Medici and the Renaissance by Elisa

Elisa — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:53:34 +0000

What a rich history… The House of Medici is definitely a must see.

Comment on 6 Favorite Things to Do in Naples, Italy by Alison Lohn

Alison Lohn — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:47:51 +0000

Great things to try in Naples. Thanks for the tips!

Comment on How to travel around Italy by Train by AnilaB

AnilaB — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:41:29 +0000

The picture at the top of this page makes it all the more evocative!

Comment on Rent an Italy Timeshare for Your Next Vacation by Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:34:37 +0000

Now I have a way to cut down my spending when in Italy – thanks!

Comment on 3 Favorite Travel Accessories I Never Go Without by Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:32:25 +0000

Thanks for this post. I never think of splitting up my stuff but now I know I have to do that. And my Mp3 keeps me away from boredom, for sure!

Comment on How to Spend an Un-Touristy Afternoon in Rome by Olga Shawn

Olga Shawn — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:24:42 +0000

Thanks, I really needed this. Sometimes I just want to un-tourist myself like you said. I’m writing this down in my Journal – maybe next time?