Verona – One of the Most Beautiful Cities in Italy
Two of the symbols of Verona, known all over the world, are the house of Juliet and the just-restored house of Romeo.
Architecture, Editors' Picks, Europe, History, Italy, Verona
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4 Travel Applications You Should Have on Your Smartphone
Smartphones are great devices that are useful for more than just phone calls. They are excellent for keeping on top of a variety of things in downloading apps. Some apps fall under the category of travel, which any person who is planning a vacation should obtain. Whether the trip is to Newport Beach vacation homes or overseas, travel apps can help in the organization, planning and navigation during vacation.
Europe, Italy
Manarola, Italy: A Marvelous Village On The Mediterranean
Manarola is a marvelous village set along the eastern layer of the Apennines and the Ligurian sea, and it’s one of the so-called Cinque Terre. The typical multicolored, genoan-style houses, the presence of the little river Groppo, and the unique location of a complex built on the ridge of the mountain, creates a stunning and unbelievable picture.
Europe, Italy, Travel Tips, Weather
The Best Time to Visit Italy and its Various Climates
Italy is comes with various climates depending on your location (northern and southern). Major differences in climate are recorded most especially during the winter season. For example, places in the Alps area will have 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 C), while the people in Milan will experience 33 degrees Fahrenheit (1 C).
Editors' Picks, Genoa, Italy
Genoa – The Birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Blue-Jeans and The Ice Cream
As the oldest capital of one of the maritime republics, Genoa nowadays belongs to the “Industrial Triangle” with Milan and Turin, and it’s one of the main ports in Europe. It’s symbol is the lighthouse of the old port known as “La Lanterna” (the lantern).
Famous also for being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa is a melting pot and an important center for culture and scientific research.
Bologna, Editors' Picks, Europe, Italy
Bologna – One of the Most Important Italian Cities
Bologna is one of the most important Italian cities for history, culture, and economy, located in the middle of Padana plain, between the two rivers Reno and Savena. The geographic position has always been basic for its economic role: the large number of canals (now buried), the short distance to the sea, and the presence of the biggest plain in Italy, made Bologna a sorting center for this part of Europe.
Editors' Picks, Europe, Italy, Venice
Venice, Italy – The Art, the Miracle, the Inexpressible
As early as 1882, Henry James observed that the most obvious thing to say about Venice is that there is nothing left to say. Works of art associated with images of Venice tend to stick in my mind and evoke its atmosphere and architecture. Wagner regarded Venice as a good place in which to compose because you could see the crowds and yet to be alone. Palaces, canals, gondolas, effects of light seen across the Lagoon at dawn and sunset, dissolve into a colorful Romantic vision.
Europe, Italy, Travel Tips
Rent an Italy Timeshare for Your Next Vacation
Why a timeshare instead of a hotel? First, a timeshare rental is often up to 50% cheaper than a hotel, on a per person basis. So, immediately you’ll notice that it’s a great deal for any budget-minded traveler, and in this day and age who isn’t?