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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| rome | 2/2/2012 | P L Byrne |
| Q: i need some advice on getting a hotel in Rome, for 2 adults and a child. we are staying a week in ... A: You know the old joke, choose one "good" or "cheap". Actually the Coliseum isn't really that ... | ||
| First time to Venice | 1/31/2012 | territalia |
| Q: My husband and me are coming to Venice in June 2012 for 6 nights - we are wanting to do day trips - ... A: ref yr 1st query : Better,but not absolutely necessary,booking train trips in your Country. ref ... | ||
| need help with itineray | 1/30/2012 | Lisa |
| Q: 10 girls are going for 2 weeks to italy and have a villa in Lucca. We would like to go to FLorence , ... A: Sounds like a great trip. I would recommend you don't rent a car for most of your itinerary. The ... | ||
| First time to Venice | 1/30/2012 | territalia |
| Q: My husband and me are coming to Venice in June 2012 for 6 nights - we are wanting to do day trips - ... A: ref day trip to Tuscani and 5 Terre : Quite impossible in one day.U shld go by train from Venice to ... | ||
| Travel to Northern Italy | 1/25/2012 | Lisa |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Northern Italy in September with 3 friends. We will have a car and will be ... A: First, let me say that Rome is central Italy and the Amalfi Coast is southern Italy. I only say this ... | ||
| Cinque Terre | 11/20/2011 | territalia |
| Q: I realize that there has been major damage to Vernazza and other towns which I am so sorry to hear ... A: I believe that within June 2012 all paths will be available. Vernazza too. Anyhow Manarola and ... | ||
| Modena to Maranello - Ferrari Museum II | 11/4/2011 | Andrew Smith |
| Q: Ciao Andrew, I read your answer to Greg's question. First of all, I would like to thank you for the ... A: Unfortunately it seems that there is not longer a Sunday bus. They used to have one at 10am and then ... | ||
| transport to MP airport | 10/1/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: would you please give me information how to get to Marcopolo airport from Venice St Lucia train ... A: You can choose to take a bus or a taxi to reach the airport from the station. You can find on this ... | ||
| Leaning Tower of Pisa 10 years of restoration | 9/29/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: My husband and I travelled around Italy earlier this year and during our visit to the Leaning Tower ... A: I wrote to the tourist office of Pisa to receive specific information about your concern but, ... | ||
| TRAVEL TO SWITZERLAND | 9/25/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: We will be travelling to Italy and have a Schengen visa multiple entry. our problem is that we must ... A: consider that the rail trip from Milan (or Domodossola) to Brig will take you approximately 2 hours ... | ||
| short stay at milan | 9/9/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: Its Rajesh again... I will be landing in Milan Bergamo airport around 11.35pm on 20th sep night.... ... A: you probably will be able to make the bus since it's a small airport. There is a kiosk in the ... | ||
| travel by train | 9/8/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: I plan to arrive in Bergamo airport near milan around 11.30 on 2oth September night. I plan to go ... A: From Bergamo Airport, you will need to get into Milan to the Stazione Centrale (central train ... | ||
| train and hotel | 9/7/2011 | Francesco Marchesani |
| Q: I am thinking of leaving Ancona lunch time on Thursday 29th September, travelling by train to ... A: there are trains leaving Ancona at 12:11, 12:27, 12:35, with a change at Faenza or Bologna. The trip ... | ||
| Train or Bus from Frosinone to Sabaudia | 9/7/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: My daughter will be in Italy the first week of October 2011 and she will take the train from Rome to ... A: there is a bus line that connects Frosinone to Sabaudia and viceversa. It's name is Contral and you ... | ||
| public transportation | 8/31/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: I am 19 years old, planning on traveling to Italy when we will be staying in Palace Ponte di legno ... A: Happy to know that a young like you is choosing Italy as a holiday destination! Actually I'm not so ... | ||
| Modena to Maranello - Ferrari museum | 8/22/2011 | Andrew Smith |
| Q: Ciao Andrew, I've read a few of your posts already regarding travelling from Modena to Maranello to ... A: Here are the timetables - firstly returning from Maranello: ... | ||
| train travel | 8/20/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: I will be travelling by train from Rome to Florence and then again from Florence to Naples. I am ... A: first of all many apologies for my delay in answering, but I was unable to access internet ... | ||
| Venice and Rome | 8/15/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: I´m an Architect, and I´m thinking about going to Italy next year. I´m very interested in knowing ... A: you choose for sure two of the most interesting and exciting cities - from an architectural ... | ||
| population growth of Rome | 8/12/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: When I visited Rome in l960 it seemed crowded! Has that population increased, declined or remained ... A: the high density of population in Rome during the 60's and 70's was due to a improvement of living ... | ||
| Italy visit | 8/5/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: Greetings We are planning a visit to Italy for around 10 days starting around 16 Sept 2011 for ... A: many apologies for the delay in my answer, but I was unable to access an internet connection during ... | ||
| sienna & lucca | 8/1/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: I am going to visit a friend in Lucca (I have never been there before) but would also like to visit ... A: From Pisa Airport, Lucca is a short train ride away (like 1/2 hour to 40 minutes). I would go there ... | ||
| Airport transfers | 7/20/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: I will be flying into Naples and need to get transportation to the cruise ship terminal for Rome and ... A: there are different kinds of train connecting Naples to Rome and viceversa. Frecciarossa and ... | ||
| Parma Ham | 7/20/2011 | Gabriele Dal Moro |
| Q: We are travelling from Parma to Verona on 14th August. Is there a parma ham / cheese factory to see ... A: I have personally been in Parma to visit and taste this part of our culture. What I would recommend ... | ||
| Lake Como or Switzerland | 7/11/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: Have 3 days to spend in either Switzerland or Lake Como and want advice on which one to do?age is 30 ... A: I'll say that both Como and the Ticino region - in Switzerland, where you can find the lakes region ... | ||
| Italy | 7/1/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: "My wife and I will be in Italy in late October to early November. We plan to start out trip in ... A: I start from the point that in Italy, wherever you go you can find places and cities where history, ... | ||
| Studying abroad | 6/27/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: Hey Diletta, I am studying abroad this upcoming fall in Florence and am having trouble deciding the ... A: it is difficult to say which could be the best option for you to have little fees since you have to ... | ||
| Italy | 6/26/2011 | Gabriele Dal Moro |
| Q: My wife and I will be in Italy in late October to early November. We plan to start out trip in ... A: I received many questions and I sent you the answer address to another perosn. It may happen we all ... | ||
| Luggage Storage at Rome International Airport (FIUMICINO) | 6/22/2011 | Gabriele Dal Moro |
| Q: I'm going to be connecting through Rome enroute to Malta where I will spend the first few days on my ... A: Your questions are so much important to you as for me since I am a travel agent and I am specilaized ... | ||
| hotel in Venice | 6/16/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: We are traveling to Venice, 2 days site seeing and then on a cruise. Is it better to stay in the ... A: Most of the action is happening in and around St. Marks Square, so I would stay there. I read that ... | ||
| Train from Foggia to Rome Fiumicino | 6/13/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: I am travelling to Italy for my friend's wedding at Torremaggiore (Foggia Central Station is the ... A: There is a direct train leaving from Foggia that will get you into the main train station in Rome in ... | ||
| trains/planes/hotels | 6/13/2011 | Andrew Smith |
| Q: by plane to Venice and boarding ship for cruise the next day. Best to stay in Venice night before ... A: It is best to stay in Venice the night before the cruise, these are a couple of hotels I would ... | ||
| Southern Italy itinerary | 6/12/2011 | Gabriele Dal Moro |
| Q: me and me wife are planning a two week trip to Italy. We'd like to land in Rome, spend a few days ... A: I am sorry you did not leave your first name and Nationality since i really like an informa approach ... | ||
| Southern Italy itinerar | 6/12/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: me and me wife are planning a two week trip to Italy. We'd like to land in Rome, spend a few days ... A: Sorry for the late reply. Sounds like you are planning a lovely trip. You may want to focus on the ... | ||
| How to change booked ticket from Milan to Lugano | 6/10/2011 | Diletta |
| Q: I booked 2 standard ticket from Milan to Lugano (Swiss) through trenitalia site in wrong date but I ... A: Knowing the Italian railway company I'll say that the best way to inform about the possibility to ... | ||
| Time from Cinque Terre to Malpensa Airport | 6/6/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: Which train would I take from Cinque Terre, Italy to the Malpensa Airport and how long would it ... A: Even if you catch the first train from Monterosso at 5:17am, you still won't get into Malpensa until ... | ||
| travel to Campli and tour Abruzzo | 5/31/2011 | Stefano Ulissi |
| Q: I would like to take a tour of the Abruzzo region. My parents are from the towns of Campli and ... A: I can get you close but not 100% of the way there. I would take these steps: 1. In writing, ... | ||
| Train ticket from Florence to Rome Fiumicino | 5/12/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: is there a difference between booking a train ticket from Florence to Rome Fiumicino Aiport, vs 2 ... A: The train from Florence to Rome will take you to the Roma Termini, the main train station in Rome. ... | ||
| Travelling on train from Rome to Ascoli piceno | 5/4/2011 | Stefano Ulissi |
| Q: I have to go from Rome to Ascoli Piceno in the last part of June 2011 and would like to take the ... A: Not the easiest of trips. No direct trains. By train to go to Ancona then south OR to Pescara ... | ||
| vernazza or montessero | 5/3/2011 | territalia |
| Q: .so ive come to u again with another problem. 1)as u d said...that june would not be busy tourist ... A: my advise is to finde lodgment in Levanto (Google Levanto and get hotel B&B infos). From Levanto ... | ||
| day trips from Lucca | 5/2/2011 | Lisa |
| Q: Would like day trip infor with public transport. Is Villa Reale close? Cinque Terra by bus or train? ... A: Villa Reale is in the Lucca area. Here is a website with the address. You can go to Google Maps or ... | ||
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Diletta
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I can answer question related to the field of tourism in the major cities and areas of Italy. Questions about places of interest, museums tickets reservation, accommodation, transportation, airport transfers, Italian history and culture. I'm skilled about Italian culture, traditions and habits.
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I work in an agency offering tourist information and a web sites network dealing with the major Italian cities (Florence, Rome, Milan, Turin, Venice, Pisa, Siena and the areas of Versilia, Mugello and Liguria). I regularly update and insert information on the sites that describe the areas, the activities to do there and the attractions to visit.
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I am graduated at Italian university where I studied foreign languages and literature.
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