In the 16th century they built Lucca’s imposing walls to keep out raiders. These days the barrier, still perfectly maintained and nearly 25ft high in places, seems to have another purpose —preserving the town as an oasis of picturesque, unspoilt charm amid the hubbub of tourist Tuscany.To visit …
Termoli – An East Coast Paradise
Many American Tourists when visiting Italy hit all the tourist traps Rome, Florence, Milan, and the like, which are magnificent. But to appreciate Italy we suggest going to a small town. You experience the food, culture, and social events as Italians do with reverence, appreciation, and zest.We …
Escape to Le Marche, Italy
For the last four years I have been escaping to Le Marche to write my novels.You might think the tranquil pace of life in Amandola or Force is a world away from the historical civil wars, revolutions and chaos of China that are the subject of my books, let alone the China of today that is …
The Beautiful Island of Sardinia
The majestic island of Sardinia is located off the west coast of Italy just below the island of Corsica.The second largest island in the Mediterranean it runs approximately 250 kilometres from north to south and 110 kilometres from east to west.Italian is the main language of this vastly …
Trains & Stations
The Italian train system is very efficient and convenient if you have to cover long distances. In Italy trains are very popular in everyday life. They are a common means of transportation for commuters, students, business men, etc. Taking the train in Italy can definitely get you closer to the …
Mixing Spaghetti And English: Teach English In Italy
For those who dream of teaching abroad, Italy is often the first country that comes to mind. Beautiful, historical, and surrounded by a sense of romance, Italy is a dream for most Westerners who plan on traveling for a career.It should come as no surprise, then, that English teaching jobs in …
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