Madonn', so much of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples, Milan - so many of the most iconic destinations in travel - along with thousands of lovely and fascinating back roads. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.


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8 interesting off-the-beaten path corners of Rome

Erik TörnerMy country´s capital famously boasts some of the world´s most legendary and inspiring tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. But Rome is also overflowing with millennia worth of riches that get less attention from visitors intent on their “bucket lists”, and exploring these places off the usual tourist track can give you a deeper, more authentic, and more serene experience of the Eternal City – and by the way, avoid the…

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Seeking a hotel in Naples to review this October (2025)

My colleague and I be on a press trip to Sorrento from October 19-22, and wanted to add a couple of extra nights in Naples. I am seeking Naples properties that are open to hosting a journalist in exchange for articles in upscale publications from the 16th-18th (I will provide recently published PDFs from these publications) covering a variety of topics (luxury travel, business travel, culinary travel) and am traveling with a wellness journalist on the same trip. We are open to sharing a room,…

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Gorizia is a European Capital of Culture for 2025

Krzysztof Golik   Located at the foot of the Julian Alps in Italy´s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region about 45 minutes from Trieste, Gorizia has a population of just over 33,000 and is rich in history dating back to the year 1000, as well as scenic beauty and a unique blend of Italian, Slovenian, and Austro-Hungarian influences dating back to its long tenure as part of the Habsburg empire. The Piazza della Victoria (Victory Square) is the hub of the old town, and must-visit historical landmarks…

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Sicily, where what’s not on the tour itinerary is as important as what is

Victor Block   It happens all the time with the tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions"-- and I end up writing about all the things that aren't on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as "learning and discovery." Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the Greeks and Romans from the 8th century BCE; the city market initiated by the Arabs in 900 CE still operates…

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  • Italy offers plenty of good ski resorts, thanks to its geography and terrain. Skiing is a popular holiday activity among locals with many Italians taking take a 'settimana bianca' (white week) in addition to their month-long summer holiday. This friendly and relaxed affair involves a lot of eating, drinking, sunbathing and of course skiing.
    Italian ski resorts come to life at night and on the weekends with plenty of glitz and glamour as city folk flood in, and for foreign visitors a ski holiday in Italy has its own special charm and pace. Italian ski resorts are more laid-back than elsewhere in the Alps, as most resorts are more suited to beginner or intermediate skiers. If you are looking for a ski holiday different from last year, try Aosta Valley (for intermediate and advanced skiing and snowboarding), Sestriere, Canazei or Livigno.

  • Strange to see this show in Rome, but to those of you who only know Webber as the composer of "Phantom" and other over-rated shows, it's worth going to Rome just to see this show. Webber and Rice used to compose amazing music; where did they go wrong?
  • “Jesus Christ Superstar” Back in Rome. Original Version On Stage!


    By BuzzInRome

    The ever lasting musical Jesus Christ Superstar has come back to Rome running until November 14 and will eventually be performed in English in one of Rome’s biggest and most famous theatres: Teatro Sistina.

    The set, though, is contemporary, no 1970s’ stage designing. This cult show by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber has been performed on the most prestigious world stages, a veritable classic of musical comedy.

    The rock opera has a live orchestra and features several Italian pop music stars, such as Max Gazzè (Erode) and Mario Venuti (Pilate). The plot is based on Jesus’ last two weeks of life with a mix of rock music, religious topics and modern culture.

    The version on show at Teatro Sistina, directed by Massimo Romeo Piparo, has been officially recognized by the Vatican for the Jubilee in 2000.

    Teatro Sistina is at 129, Via Sistina. Shows will be held from Tuesday to Saturday at 9 pm. On Sundays at 5 pm. You can buy online tickets here .
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    There is Much More than the Vatican and the Colosseum!
  • Sally--
    there's a perfect, local taverna on the bridge right at the piazza of Santi Giovanni e Paolo. I can't remember the name of it (could be "ponte" something), but you can't miss it. And you can sit in the window, drink, eat and watch the kids play in the piazza.
  • See the Rome group for news of a music festival that starts Oct. 23. http://www.tripatini.com/group/rometheeternalcity/forum/topic/show?...
  • Get the latest on Rome's once-again booming tourism numbers, as well as plans for a new tourist district, now on the Tripatini blog: click here to read.
  • Please CLICK HERE if you'd like to help a fellow Tripatini member with advice about authentic dining & markets in Naples & Venice. Mille grazie!
  • That's great advice Karen. Thank you so much.
    Sally
  • Sally:
    I am not an expert on Cicheti but these are the places listed in the Slow Food 2011 guide book. I never travel anywhere in Italy without it and have never been disappointed. I would seriously suggest these places first before "winging" it in Venice. Venetians on a whole are wonderful people don't get me wrong it is just that I constantly hear about Tourists getting ripped off and it is a shame.. So:

    Da Alberto
    Osteria da Alberto, Venezia, Calle Giacinto Gallina Cannaregio,, Telephone 041 5238

    Trattoria All' Arco San Polo (Rialto), 436
    30125 VENEZIA(VE)

    Al Bacareto
    Campo San Samuele-San Marco 3447

    CAVATAPPI. Campo de la guerra, 525/526 - san marco

    ****CODROMA
    Ponte del Soccorso
    30123 Venezia, Italia
    041 5246789
    This is my favorite. I have been several times.

    Good Luck.. Have a fab time. Feel free to contcat me.
  • One last Venetian query: Does anyone know a good place to enjoy the cicchetti bar snacks that are popular in Venice?
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