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| Road trip through Italy | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I'm from South Africa and me and my husband are planning a road trip, (on our own and maybe with ...
A: First I would suggest you visit http://www.venice-italy-veneto.com/italy-special.html . It is my ...
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| travel time | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you would be able to tell me how long roughly it would take to get to Oasi Hotel in Riva ...
A: The best way is to catch the bus from Malpense to the Milano Centrale station and catch a train to ...
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| Train info | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i wonder if you can help me i'm trying to find info regarding train timetables from Turin to ...
A: Great that you are visiting Turin, I lived there for nearly ten years and my site ( ...
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| Driving times | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Please could you advise the driving times by car, between Bolzano and Venice, and Venice to Rome. ...
A: The driving time between Venice and Bolzano is around 3 hours and between Venice and Rome about six ...
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| Italy | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am planning a surprise trip to Italy for my husband. We leave Sept 29th and return EARLY Oct 8th ...
A: Wow, you really do have a lucky husband. I have a lot of suggestions, including a number of places ...
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| Genoa & Sardinia | 9/7/2009 |
Q: We are leaving for a cruise in 2 weeks and are looking for do it yourself "touring" in 2 of our ...
A: Sardinia is one of my favorite regions in Italy. I have a site on the best beaches ...
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| driving | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I am flying into Rome on Monday August 3. From there I am going straight to Sorrento for 4 nights. I ...
A: I am quite in favor of renting a car, I really reckon it is one of the best ways to see Italy, there ...
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| European Cruise Oct 2009 | 7/30/2009 |
Q: "Hi Andrew....My family is going on a Royal Caribbean cruise out of Barcelona, Spain in Oct 2009. ...
A: It does depend a little on your tastes but I personally would chose: Naples, Capri, Italy ...
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| gramignazzo | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me if "Gramignazzo" is a town in Italy. Anything you know about this I would appreciate ...
A: Gramignazzo is a town in the commune of Sissa in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy not the far from ...
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| milan malpensa airport to riva del garda | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Could you please advise the approximate transfer time from milan malpensa airport to riva del garda ...
A: You are looking at a travel time of three to four hours depending on the connections. This method ...
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| Umbria | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Cinque Terre and The Amalfi Coast. We would be flying in from Dubai. What would be the best Airport ...
A: Umbria is a great choice but why not visit Le Marche too. I must confess to being biased as my site ...
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| trip to southern italy | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i am from india and am planning my honeymoon in the first two weeks of December this year. i ...
A: Most of Europe is miserable in December. Perhaps you could try somewhere like Sardinia ...
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| travel from milan malpensa airport to riva del garda | 5/9/2009 |
Q: what is the best/easiest/cheapest way to get from milan malpensa airport to riva del garda
A: The best way is to catch the bus from Malpense to the Milano Centrale station and catch a train to ...
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| Parking ticket from Pisa? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: We travelled to Italy in May 2008 and yesterday received notice of certified mail to us from ...
A: I can't say I blame you feeling like that but it really is a shame. I don't like Pisa either but ...
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| Parking ticket from Pisa? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: We travelled to Italy in May 2008 and yesterday received notice of certified mail to us from ...
A: I would suggest you pay it but it really is a horrible thing to happen and can cost up to 150 Euros. ...
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| Travel to and from Sestriere | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am a university professor and retired German opera singer who, through owning a condo in Las ...
A: I will try to help you as best I can although tracing genealogy is not something I know a lot about. ...
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| Buying Olive Oil from Tuscany | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Are there any services or businesses that can act as a liason for purchasing products and shipping ...
A: I would be more than happy to try and help you. Please could you let me have the number and I will ...
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| Where to Lodge Amalfi Coast-Capri-Napoli-Sorrento-Salerno? | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I want to thank you for your answers as they have been spot in helping me plan my trip abroad. Here ...
A: I am so pleased I have been of some help and sorry for being a little slow in coming back on this ...
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| Travel in Italy | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Greetings for South Florida. Before we start a cruise from Venice on June 26, we want to fly into ...
A: You mention a couple of days therefore you will probably only have time to visit a couple of the ...
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| Rail Through S.Italy to Rome | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me what is the best rail system to take from the bottom of Sicily to Rome? Which ...
A: I would work it around the places you must visit. Starting from Sicily upwards these are some of my ...
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| italy 2009 | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Ciao, we are coming to italy from australia. my parents are in australia but come from teramo, ...
A: pensione and Bed and Breakfasts are good options but there are some good value hotels about too. I ...
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| Verona area | 3/4/2009 |
Q: If we want to do a day trip to Venice and then go on to the Verona area is Verona the best place to ...
A: Just the sort of question I love as the Veneto is now my home region. Verona is not the ideal place ...
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| Bologna to Milan Details | 2/23/2009 |
Q: ...help!Catching a midday flight from Malapensa Airport on a Wednesday but coming from Bologna ...
A: There are a few nice towns near Malpensa. Sesto Calende on Lake Maggiore is one but it is about 10 ...
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| le Marche | 2/22/2009 |
Q: my 20yr old daughter and I will be traveling by train in Italy in May. On our way from Rome to ...
A: There are a number of absolutely lovely towns in Le Marche. Corinaldo and Mondavio are a couple of ...
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| Transport Malpensa Bergamo | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Bergamo center?
A: I normally get the bus from Malpensa to the Milano Centrale station and then the train to Bergamo. ...
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| Milan /Bergamo | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Andrew. I am going to visit Milan on March, 2009. I am flying with Ryannair and departing in Bergamo ...
A: From Milano Centrale (the main station) to Bergamo there are trains that leave every hour. From ...
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| vacation at Villaggio Olimpico , Sestriere, Italy | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I am a little bit worried about this resort. It is in the mountain and it seems as if ...
A: The resort is not a bad one and in Setriere you will find people who speak English - most of them ...
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| traveling to Italy for the first time | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am traveling to Italy with my Dad this July for the first time. I am 18 and want to know what ...
A: I am not the best fashion expert but most teenagers seem to wear jeans and t-shirts. The food is ...
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| training through italy | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are planning on leaving Nice (having been in France for ten days) at end of July 09 ...
A: I would go with the night train, it is definitely the best option. I can't blame your husband for ...
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| Travel in Italy | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I need to travel from Bergamo Airport to Venice. What is the quickest way by train or bus? Thanks
A: The best is to take the bus that runs every half hour from the airport to the Bergamo station and ...
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| Luggage Storage at Rome Airport | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I understand that there might be a place to store a large suitcase at the airport in Rome. My ...
A: You can indeed store a large suitcase at Rome Airport. There is a left luggage facility in ...
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| Senior citizen train travel | 10/28/2008 |
Q: How do we get a senior citizen rate for train travel. We are traveling between Florence and Venice, ...
A: You can buy then on http://www.trenitalia.com site in advance with your credit card though ...
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| Traveling from Rome to Palermo/Sicily | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking to travel with a friend who lies in Sweden. I am from the states and hae never been to ...
A: Flying is actually a fairly good way of getting from Rome to Sicilly and relatively inexpensive. Air ...
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| Home Buying | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Mr. Smith , I am a American citizen and i have been renting a apartment in Sardinia for over 12 ...
A: Buying a property in Italy is very easily done and I think you are making a smart move. I have a bit ...
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| travel advice | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old college student traveling to Rome this January. I plan on going with my best ...
A: Charlie, my advice to you is to go it alone if you have to and don't lose the opportunity of a ...
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| Public transport from Bergamo airport to Milan City Centre | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Myself and two friends are travelling to Milan for a weekend in November and would like to know how ...
A: Unfortunately there is no service from the Bergamo airport to Milan. You would need to catch the ...
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| Public transport from Bergamo airport to Milan City Centre | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Myself and two friends are travelling to Milan for a weekend in November and would like to know how ...
A: The good news is that there is just such a service. The buses run every half an hour and take about ...
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| Ischia to Sorrento | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We are a group of 15 traveling from Ischia to Sorrento on Sunday Oct 5. I understand there is a ...
A: I would not think it necessary to book in October, which is about the best time to visit Ischia, ...
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| Holiday in Padua | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are planning to spend a week in Padua in November. It is our wedding anniversary. I ...
A: Padua is a lovely town, both quiet and picturesque with a very attractive old town centre. I have ...
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| Modena to maranello | 7/22/2008 |
Q: we just wondered if you could tell us the times of buses or what website we could go to so we could ...
A: The Ducati Factory site has all the information you need on how to get from Bologna station to the ...
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| October Trip to Turin | 7/9/2008 |
Q: We arrive in Italy on October 17th and will stay in Verona with friends until the 19th(flying into ...
A: Firstly Jo Anne it is great to hear that you are going to Turin. Piedmont and Turin are places that ...
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| Rome | 7/9/2008 |
Q: we will be arriving by cruiseship (Civitaveccia) on 18.09.08 and have organised transfer to and from ...
A: The sightseeing bus is a very good idea. The Sistine chapel and the museum normally do involve long ...
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| inheritance taxes | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I saw an earlier answer you posted about inheritance taxes and was wondering if you knew how long ...
A: It is a bit of a complex subject and it would be best to speak to someone better qualified than I ...
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| living arrangements | 6/1/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of living in Puglia or Sicily for a month or two. We would like to rent a ...
A: Sam first of all what a wonderful idea to live in Puglia/Sicily for a month or two. I think you will ...
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| train | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I need help on the best and quickest way to get to the following cities and which train to take. we ...
A: You can get the train from Venice to Rapallo. The journey takes around 6 hours and involves a change ...
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| ITALY | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I need some pro advise. My daughter is graduating from Law School this Sunday May 18th. We are ...
A: First of all my congratulations to your daughter on her graduation. August is really only a problem ...
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| Re transport to venice | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling to Venice next July with my family of four incl 2 kids.I hired a car to travel ...
A: From Preganziol station to the main Venice station - Santa Lucia only takes around 30 minutes. ...
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| Re transport to venice | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling to Venice next July with my family of four incl 2 kids.I hired a car to travel ...
A: The best way to get to Venice is definitely by train unless you are flying into Marco Polo Airport. ...
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| ferry from Naples to Positano | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Can I make an advance reservation on the ferry to Positano? I've tried but am not having success.
A: I myself have never booked and particularly in summer just turned up at Molo Beverello in Naples as ...
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| Train from Milan Airport (Bergamo) to Sorrento | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am traveling into Italy in early June ( flying into Milan Bergamo airport. From there, I wish to ...
A: The best is to take the train from Bergamo to Naples which takes about 8 hours. You will need to get ...
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| finding a Village or province | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My mother told me my grandmother was from the Province of Sassano. I cannot find that on the map or ...
A: Sassano is a small town a little south of Naples You can see some photos of the town and province ...
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| Maranello | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am coming to Italy in September and we will arrive in Milan, we want to go to Maranello from Milan ...
A: From Milan the journey by train to Modena station takes 1h45 and costs about 25 Euros. At Modena and ...
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| Train Travel Rome to Siena | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Have you travelled Rome to Siena by train . If so which is the easiest way , we are touring Italy in ...
A: The train is a good choice and the best way to get to Siena- as I recall it should cost about Euro ...
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| Travel tip | 4/22/2008 |
Q: In a recent e-mail Bob the navigator sent Jim, he suggested a diversion to Bagnoregno then out to ...
A: Unfortunately Dennis I can't reply to your email address as I don't get to see it. As you are going ...
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| Rome to Venice | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Andrew, we want to travel from Rome to Venice and Venice to Rome by train. We would like to go ...
A: On the way back I would suggest you stop in Florence and/or Bologna which are both on the route. ...
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| travel | 4/9/2008 |
Q: We are a group of 4 travelling from Lecce to Sorrento/Salerno to see the Amalfi Coast. We have 2 ...
A: Unfortunately you need to go to Salerno first and then take the bus to Sorrento. The drive is ...
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| Marche region & Rome | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am traveling w/ 3 other married women to Italy May of '09. Besides spending about 3 days in Rome, ...
A: I love your question - Le Marche is about my favourite area in the whole of Italy and May is the ...
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| travel | 4/8/2008 |
Q: We are a group of 4 travelling from Lecce to Sorrento/Salerno to see the Amalfi Coast. We have 2 ...
A: You can catch the train from Lecce to Salerno. It takes around six and a half hours. Sorrento is ...
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| where/how to rent a car | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I will be renting probably a minivan or station wagon for July 1st through 8th. HOpe to pick up on ...
A: I would suggest Easy Car. I have tried a variety of firms but have found them to be about the best. ...
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| Driving...what to see | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We are spending 3 days in Venice then a week at a Villa in Lucca in Sept. We are 4 couples, and have ...
A: You could turn the car in for the three days you are in Venice as a car is no use in Venice. Perhaps ...
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| Driving...what to see | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We are spending 3 days in Venice then a week at a Villa in Lucca in Sept. We are 4 couples, and have ...
A: Great to hear from you again. The drive up to Venice takes around five hours though it can be a bit ...
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| Driving...what to see | 4/2/2008 |
Q: We are spending 3 days in Venice then a week at a Villa in Lucca in Sept. We are 4 couples, and have ...
A: The drive down to the Amalfi coast takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If you are going down to the area ...
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| best mode of transportation | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling through Italy this May. I plan to visit Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence, Turin, ...
A: The best way will definitely be by Train as you are visiting mostly major centers train is ideal - ...
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| money | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Will be in Rome in Sept. What's the best re: currency. Should I convert here in USA before leaving? ...
A: I would advise you to change your currency beforehand. Using the ATM is pretty good and, depending ...
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| travel | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I plan to visit Rome in April. From there I want to visit Florence, Venice and Milan before crossing ...
A: My personal opinion is that it would be too rushed. Firstly I would leave out Milan totally as it is ...
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| Late Auguat in Italy | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I made plans to travel to Italy in late August / early September, after I made my plans I was told ...
A: It depends where you are going. The holiday places around the coast are in full swing during that ...
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| Calabria Region | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing property in Brancoleone as both an investment and holiday home. Has this ...
A: You are welcome to contact me anytime. You should be able to get something at that price but it ...
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| Calabria Region | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing property in Brancoleone as both an investment and holiday home. Has this ...
A: Calabria is growing very fast and property is still good value. Americans are welcome but please ...
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| Italysaver pass | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Andrew: Is Italysaver pass good on ANY train in Italy? I will be traveling with two other adults by ...
A: It is valid for all trains except the Eurostar service. The Eurostar service needs a reservation ...
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| Vacation Rentals in Druogno | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My name is Mary Fernandez and I live in Sacramento California USA. I am bringing my 85 year old ...
A: what an exciting trip for your mother and you. Druogno itself is a very small town and it may be ...
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| Italy | 2/27/2008 |
Q: You have been quite helpful in the past. We are planning to travel to Florence on March 29, 2008. We ...
A: You should be able to buy tickets in advance on the official ticket site for the tower - the site is ...
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| Naples airport to Molo Beverello Ferry | 2/17/2008 |
Q: We have decided to use the ferry to get from Naples to Amalfi. What is the best way to get from the ...
A: It will take 20 minutes on the bus. A taxi is a choice but to Molo Beverollo the buses are frequent ...
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| Naples airport to Molo Beverello Ferry | 2/17/2008 |
Q: We have decided to use the ferry to get from Naples to Amalfi. What is the best way to get from the ...
A: I would suggest that you take the bus. There are about seven a day and it takes just over an hour. ...
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| itenerary | 2/17/2008 |
Q: we'll arrive in milan this mar 3 and will stay for 4 days. we plan to go to florence, pisa and can ...
A: The best time to leave Milan is in the morning after rush hour. The 10 am train from Milan is a good ...
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| Italy | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Staying in Balogna, Italy. Need to find train schedules to plan all my day trips. Is there such a ...
A: //www.my-italy-piedmont-marche-and-more.com/trains-in-italy.html) and click on the link at the end ...
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| Italy in 14days | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I'm newly married and my husband and me want to go to Italy. At the moment I'm deployed, so when I ...
A: I would first of all suggest you leave Milan (expensive and horrible) and Naples (dirty and ...
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| Bicycle trip in Italy | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Andrew, my wife and I have about 12 days available in July of 2008 to spend in Italy. I am ...
A: You can read more about it here - ...
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| italy travel | 2/10/2008 |
Q: We are taking a cruise to the Mediterranean in September and will have a 3 day stay in Montecatini. ...
A: You could do it but it wouldn't give you much time in Venice and it will be a long day. Trains from ...
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| Florence | 2/10/2008 |
Q: we are going to be in Rome for 4 days and are planning on taking a day trip to Florence -can you ...
A: You are 100% right - the best way to get to Florence is by train and from the station everything is ...
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| Italy Trip | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We are presently planning a trip to Italy on March 27, 2008. We are spending 1 nite in Rome, 4 nites ...
A: I think 3 nights in Positano should be sufficient, you have quite a full program in Tuscany and I ...
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| Cities to Visit | 2/5/2008 |
Q: friend and I are planning a 10-day trip in September. I have visited portofino, Lucca, Livorno, ...
A: How about something completely different, of the usual tourist routes and yet genuinely ...
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| Italian camping costs | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My friend and I are flying to Bologna on June 19th, hiring a car and travelling to Palermo via ...
A: Camping is a great way to see the country and it should not cost much - anything from EUR 10 to EUR ...
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| property in italy | 2/3/2008 |
Q: - troia, and the basement room of a house. This room has become damp, and not lived in now for ...
A: Prices in Puglia have been going up a lot over the last ten years and it is becoming a more popular ...
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| Learning the Italian language | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My husband and I visited our family in Italy in 2004 & 2007. We are trying to visit every 2 years. ...
A: An extended stay in the US should not require a visa you would normally need to request an extension ...
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| taking train from FCO to Rome train station | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling with my wife and two small children in June. We arrive in Rome from NY at 12:00 ...
A: I very much doubt it though I have never traveled that route in first class. In fact I have never ...
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| taking train from FCO to Rome train station | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling with my wife and two small children in June. We arrive in Rome from NY at 12:00 ...
A: I would say you would probably be better off taking a taxi, the train can involve a bit of a walk ...
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| Learning the Italian language | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I visited our family in Italy in 2004 & 2007. We are trying to visit every 2 years. ...
A: I am not 100% clear as to whether you would be looking to have somebody Italian stay with you in ...
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| Northern Italy | 1/16/2008 |
Q: what is the quickest way to get from Milan to Siena after a long air flight from the west coast of ...
A: The quickest way would be to hire a car at the airport and drive there. Another way though is to get ...
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| Getting tickets to The Academia | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My family of seven will be visiting Florence one day during the week of April 19-26. Do we need ...
A: As you are not going in summer the crowds shouldn't be too bad and you can buy the tickets at the ...
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| Driving from Siena to The CinqueTerra | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We will be vacationing in April near Siena. If it's not prohibitive, we're considering visting the ...
A: I personally love the Cinque Terre and April, if you get some nice weather, is a great time to visit ...
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| Italian Prices | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am sending my 15 year old daughter to Italy for a 10 day trip with her schoolmates. She will ...
A: It should be a fantastic experience for your daughter. The prices do vary a fair bit. If you are in ...
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| Travel to Italy | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have never been to Italy. I am looking for a guided tour.There are so many like Perillo, cosmos ...
A: I have checked out a lot of tours for my site and I have found one company in particular to be ...
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| The Ferrari museum | 12/4/2007 |
Q: we are visiting Italy with our 18 year old son who loves cars next June. Is it worthwhile to go and ...
A: If your son loves cars then I think the museum is a must. It is not big but it is beautifully laid ...
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| Clothes Factories | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I heard that outside Milan there are factories with designers clothes and it is possible to buy ...
A: There are indeed a lot of these shops though some are difficult to reach with public transport. ...
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| Bologna - Milan | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how long is the trip by train from Bologna to Milan and where can I find a ...
A: The trip from Bolgna takes an hour and 45 minutes. You can visit my page on rail travel for a ...
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| directions | 11/4/2007 |
Q: What is the distance between Rome's airport to Italy's ES trains---We're heading to Florence. What ...
A: I take it you are arriving at the main Rome Fiumicino airport. If so you will need to catch the ...
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| Train & car travel | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what seat numbers are usually near the luggage areas on the intercity trains? ...
A: Generally there is not that much space under the seats nor on the luggage racks. I find most times ...
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| Train & car travel | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what seat numbers are usually near the luggage areas on the intercity trains? ...
A: Regarding the luggage areas on Intercity trains, I have always kept my luggage with me. There are ...
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| Cherry festival in Siano | 10/25/2007 |
Q: When you responded to my inquiry about travel from Rome to Siano you mentioned the cherry festival ...
A: I know that the festival is held in Siano around the middle of June. Quite a few towns celebrate ...
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| Travel in the Campania region | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I would like to add a week or so of visiting family in a small town called Siano (about 45 minutes ...
A: Nice time to be visiting Siano - though you just miss the cherry festival in June. You should be ...
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| Italy | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am looking to make a trip to Italy March/2008. We are looking at Florence and Amalfi Coast, total ...
A: Amalfi should definitely be the more laid back part of the vacation. My considerations were based on ...
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| Italy | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am looking to make a trip to Italy March/2008. We are looking at Florence and Amalfi Coast, total ...
A: I would say that flying into Naples and visiting Amalfi would probably lower the total traveling ...
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| Holiday in Italy | 10/10/2007 |
Q: .we are flying into Milan and want to see that city along with Venice and Verona. We would prefer to ...
A: My personal view would be to leave Milan unless you are into shopping. That is only my opinion as I ...
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