A country in southern Europe most known for its classical historic sites, food, and the Alps in the north.
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Florence Pass for museum, historical places and public transport?
I plan to visit Florence, Italy during May. I would be staying in the city for 3 days, visiting all the places that worth a visit, and do it in a cheap manner.
So I wonder whether is there a ...
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Description of overnight train from Paris to Italy?
I'm currently living in Paris and want to meet up with some friends of mine in Italy. I would love to experience an overnight train. I found a train to Milan on Intercités de Nuit, and I am tempted to ...
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Eurail Pass from Lyon to Milan
I plan to buy a Eurail pass that enables me to travel from France to Italy. I plan to buy the France-Italy Rail Pass, but I don't know whether I would need to buy an extra pass because from my ...
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Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?
I've heard from friends who have been to Rome that you must cover up when you visit the Vatican as they have a strict dress code.
What does "cover up" mean? I'm sure this wouldn't be a problem in ...
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What are the popular tourist places to visit while stopping in Rome? [closed]
Me and my girlfriend are stopping in Rome for a week in June.
Currently places that we were thinking of visiting that are popular tourist places are:
Colloseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
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Cheapest way to get from Zurich to Elba Island, Italy?
I have to be in Elba from 9/2/2012 until 9/8/2012. I checked for various ways to get there. It seems that flying is not really an option since I can't find flights from these airports that are close ...
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Are sunny, warm days a pipe-dream in Venice/Rome in late November?
We are taking our first family trip to Europe this Thanksgiving (Nov 16 - 27th). Our itinerary is 3 days in Venice, 3 days in Florence and remaining in Rome (leave from Rome).
Anyone have an idea ...
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Paranoid about missing my return flight home from Rome. What to do?
I haven't been to Europe in 11 years. My wife and I (and our 8 year old son) will be taking a trip to Italy this late November. We will be traveling from Venice to Florence to Rome. We will be ...
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Hiring a Ferrari in Italy
I am planning a trip to Italy, and would like to hire a Ferrari for a day. I am aware that this will be expensive.
What should I watch out for? When the deductible is 80,000 Euros, I'd assume it's ...
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Is there any bus from Bergamo to Venezia (Italy)?
I'm arriving to Bergamo airport next week and I would like to go to Venezia as soon as possible. I know there is a train from city center, but it's too expensive (35 € one way) and my experience is ...
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Best town to live and work over the Internet in Sicily / Italy [closed]
Two questions:
Which city would you choose based on my preferences?
What's the availability of internet and its fees?
A relative on my parents' side is from Sicily. I have relatives in all of the ...
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Validity of UK passport required to visit Italy
I am planning a trip to Italy in January of 2012. I am just wondering if I will be allowed to enter the country as my UK passport has less than 6 months remaining until it is due to be renewed.
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Christmas Markets in Trentino-Alto Adige
I want to visit some Christmas Markets in Trentino-Alto Adige.
Which one is the biggest (in terms of the number of cribs)?
Which has the widest selection of food and wine?
Which has the most ...
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Is it worth leaving the hotel in Verona on January 1st?
January 1st is an official holiday in Italy and I wonder if there are some museums, touristic sites, shops or restaurants open on that day. I am not looking for a particular list but going to make my ...
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How can I go to a thermal bath in Merano?
Do I need to book a room from a hotel?
Are there any public ones?
What is the cost?
Should I expect nudity in saunas?
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Marco Polo Airport Transfer from Venice [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice
How can I go from Venice central train station to Marco Polo airport? What is the cheapest way? What is the fastest way?
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Traveling through Sicily on a budget and without a driver's license
I'm going to Sicily next week and want to travel around the island a bit, but I don't own a driver's license, nor have a lot of money to spend on transport. I've thought about hitch-hiking and trains, ...
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Finding a notary in France / Italy
I sometimes need to have documents notarized while travelling abroad. How can I find a notary in a foreign country? The U.S. embassies and consulates will notarize things for me, but this is ...
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Pass in the Alps that can be crossed by mountain bike?
I'm looking for a pass in the Alps that I can cross with my mountain bike. I know that if there's a road, I could just use it, but my question is a little bit more special.
Ideally this pass ...
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What precautions should travelers take in Spain/France?
On my last visit in Milano Italy, i went to the Duomo. It was the first day of my trip, and definitely the worst.
On the second I stepped out the subway, "Tourist hunting gangs" jumps from all over, ...
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Tickets for the Italian F1 Grand Prix at Monza [closed]
I'm looking for the buying the general admission tickets for the Italian F1 Grand Prix weekend. I have the following questions
Can I hope to get a good view with the general admission tickets?
Are ...
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Do I need sunglasses in the Dolomites?
I was recommended to have sunglasses when hiking in the Dolomites, as the surfaces are of rather light color and reflect a lot of light.
I was hiking in other areas of the Alps and cross-country ...
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Mountain bike routes in Val di Sole, Trentino?
What are some popular, intermediate-level mountain-biking routes in Val di Sole (Trentino, Italy)?
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Are there Italian customs that a North American should be aware of?
I'll be traveling to Rome and Venice in late September; are there any physical gestures, meal customs, thanking policies, and so forth that I should be aware of?
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Can I visit the castles/fortresses in the mountains around Turin, Northern Italy?
Three years ago I traveled from Turin to Paris by train, and saw amazing old castles all across the mountains. Are any of them available for a visit? I'm going to rent a car so the transport won't be ...
