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Ciao, traveler! Well, well, so you’ve just thought about Italy? Fantastic choice! Italy it’s one of those countries that has it all great history, awesome art, beautiful scenery and mouthwatering food that sets the bar high for life. As it will be shown below, before you go all out in planning for your Italian trip
Why Italy, you ask? Ah, now that’s a question I don’t even know the answer to. There is the art that includes masterpieces that depicted; whole eras, the history, which dates back to thousands of years, fashions which rule the world and last but not the least, the food.
Still thinking about it, is it just me or can you just imagine yourself sipping in Chianti in the Tuscan country side, walking around the historical ruins in Rome or getting lost strolling around the waterways of Venice? Italy of course, is a place where every lived minute feels as if it has been lifted from one of those great motion pictures. I promise you when you get there, you are hopelessly and gloriously in love.
To go to Italy the amount of work that you have to do is as simple as falling in love with the country. Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is one of the main airports for international tourists since it offers acces to all things historical and grandio. If fashion is something that captivates you then Milan Malpensa (MXP) should be your point of arrival.
If someone wants to feel the atmosphere of Venice, Marco Polo will meet him, while those who want to go to the Tuscan countryside and the south, it will be better for them to fly to Florence (FLR) and Naples (NAP). In any case you may find yourself, you’ll immediately fall to Italy’s lovely spell as soon as you step out of the airport.
It is also important to know when to go to this country so that you can be able to have the best experience. Honestly, anytime! But if one wants to hit Italy in its prime, it is advisable to travel in Spring or in the Fall. This is because besides the conducive weather, the countryside turns green and the crowds are not as enormous. Summer is wonderful if you’d like some sea action on the Amalfi coast but it gets rather crowded out there. Winter also has its own charm as well if one loves skiing or would love to go through the romantic Christmas fairs in Italy.
Italy which is a Schengen country also has certain visa and entry requirements for its foreign visitors. A good news for the people of the European Union, they can without any visa to this country. For anybody else, you might require a Schengen Visa, therefore, consulting the current guidelines before boarding a plane ought to be useful. However this is a piece of advice – have your passport with you, and ensure it will be valid for at least three months after your planned date of arrival. No one would say ‘better safe than sorry?
Some points to note when planning your budget on your trip to Italian include; Italy is one of the most flexible destinations when it comes to planning a vacation as far as prices are concerned. While the researching of the big cities such as Rome, Venice and Milan was a little more expensive and mainly because it was the high season for travelling.
As it will be described later, there are unlimited options to real Italian lifestyle but not necessarily expensive. Accommodation should be inexpensive, homely and as close to the locals as possible; eat roadside food, those small tstdlib trattorias can offer great gastronomy; and don’t hesitate to use Italy’s efficient means of transport. That is why, if one plans well, one gets to have an amazing Italian experience regardless the amount of money one has.
Italy is like a treasure chest overflowing with gems, but here are a few you absolutely can’t miss:Italy is like a treasure chest overflowing with gems, but here are a few you absolutely can’t miss:
• Colosseum, Rome: Walk in the places where gladiators battled- it can be as impressive as one can think of.
• Venice Canals: It is romantic to take a gondola and travel around the canals in Venice and enjoy the beauty of the place.
• Leaning Tower of Pisa: Oh, don’t hesitate to capture the picture of this amazing construction; this building looks even better in reality.
• Florence’s Duomo: One of the most beautiful buildings from the late Renaisance period that will cause you throatbumping.
• Amalfi Coast: Read tropical beaches, picturesque and appealing villages, and water that seems to be more blue than it is possible.
• Vatican City: It doesn’t matter if you are a religious person or not, the masterpieces and history that are present here cannot be described.
• Cinque Terre: As they are built five colorful villages which are located on the cliffs and are overviewing the sea – unspeakable.
• Pompeii: Stroll around the city that acts as a relic of the post-eruption world, or the world that was stopped in time.
Each Italian city is like a character in a novel, with its own personality and stories to tell:
Italy has the most vivid and rich history that would hardly be possible to tell as a simple story of success and failures. It is the home of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, and an actor in both the world wars. Italy’s history looks like a timeline of empires, constructions and reconstructions, and revolutions of the world. Everywhere you go: from the archaeologically famous Pompeii, to the palaces of the Renaissance’s Florence, there are layers of history to be peeled back.
Italian culture is an exciting combination of the longevity of the country and new developments. Food is and always has been very important in Italy, and many meals are special occasions to to bring the family together and appreciate the simple things in life. This implies that the Italians are very pride in their language, their art and their heritage. The satellite cities are fully charged with fashion, especially the Milanese cities where fashion is considered as the greatest treasure. As for coffee let’s remember that italian espresso is not only a cup of coffee but an unforgettable experience which is served while standing at the bar and talking to the others.
No matter what your interests, Italy has something special in store for you:As you can see, no matter what your interests are, Italy stands ready to offer you something rather special.
• Outdoor Adventures: If it is the question of nature’s beauty then Italy is among the famous holiday destinations in the entire world, whether one is hiking up to the Dolomites, or sailing down the Amalfi coast.
• Cultural Experiences: Immerse yourself more in the Art of Italian renaissance when you absorb an opera in Milan or a gallery in Florence.
• Festivals: Italians are great lovers of music, theatricals, dancing, and recitals; do not fail to see the carnivals of Venice the races at Siena.
• Wine Tasting: Try some of the best wines in the Italy by ordering some of the wines directly from the Tuscan or Piedmont wine makers.
• Beach Relaxation: Italy is indeed famous for having magnificent beaches where you are able to lie down take a sun bath or even for a swim.
• Language: What is more Italians differ much and at least in the areas that are not vast megalopolises a couple of phrases in Italian are enough. At times a simple “Buongiorno” is enough to elicit some big smiles; just friendly, courteous, and again, thank you.
• Tipping: Gratuities are usually anticipated but some processes like for instance service usually attract an extra cost while a token is anticipated especially when service was good enough.
• Electricity: Italy: voltage 230v, plug types C, F & L – best to take your adapter with you!
• Public Holidays: One must also consider the days near a public holiday because some of the business may still remain closed.
Italy is one of those places that remain in your system no matter the length of time you take to return back home. The hearing of the same joke is funny as the first time round it is heard and there is something fresh which can be discovered every time it is repeated. Hence sit back and hold on because this is going to be one of the best ride ever. Buon viaggio
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