Info about, for or on off the beaten path places to visit in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on off the beaten path places to visit in Italy:

INFORMATION

• Three Off the Beaten Path Regions to Visit in Italy – "If you've been to a few of the top places to go in Italy, consider one of these off the beaten path regions for your travels. Tourism is on the rise in these three regions, so now is a good time to visit while they aren't yet crowded or touristy and are anxious to attract visitors. Some things to keep in mind when you travel to less touristy places:" – Updated June 26, 2015 – By Martha Bakerjian, Italy Travel Expert – Source: Found in the Italy Travel section on about.com 
• Tuscany Off the Beaten Path – "Towns and Things to Do in Hidden Tuscany" – Updated January 02, 2016
• Five Off the Beaten Path Places to Visit in Italy – "There are many off the beaten path places to visit in Italy for the curious traveler wishing to go beyond the well-known destinations of Rome, Florence and Venice. Sure, those cities should not be missed, especially when visiting Italy for the first time. However, do not rule out little-known places you may have never heard of: you will be in for some pleasant surprises! Read on for our picks of five off-the-beaten-track places to visit in Italy that will delight you." – August 15, 2016 – Silvia Donati – "About Select Italy" – Source: Found in the Espresso – "Your Daily Dose of Italy" – blog section on Select Italy – "The ULTIMATE SOURCE for travel to ITALY"
• 15 Off-the-Beaten-Path Italian Towns You Need to Visit – "It's hard to go wrong when planning an Italian vacation. But if you're lucky enough to have visited the most popular cities in the country for tourists, like Rome, Venice, and Florence, there's still a whole country of beautiful sights, great food, and dolce vita to enjoy. Here are 15 of our top suggestions." – May 7, 2015 – by Allie Merriam – "About Us" – Source: POPSUGAR. – "CELEBRITY | FASHION | FITNESS | BEAUTY | LOVE | MOMS | LIVING | CAREER | FOOD | LATINA | NEWS | VIDEO"
• Italian Summer Travel: Six Off-The-Beaten-Path Getaways – "For a summer getaway, there are few places better than the Italian seaside. Great food, prime weather and small, picturesque towns welcome visitors from around the world.  Everyone knows about the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Venice. But to beat the crowds, summer like a true Italian and head to one of these smaller, more intimate beach towns." – 06/18/2013 07:20 am ET – Lisa Miller, Associate Editor, HuffPost Travel – "About Us" – Source: Found in the TRAVELsection on The HUFFINGTON POST – " Inform • Inspire • Entertain • Empower" – Edition: U.S.
• Italy off the beaten track – ". . .If you travel off the major tourist trail you are likely to encounter a warm welcome. Italians are invariably proud of their local town and surroundings, and they will be delighted and flattered you have taken an interest. Generally the less visited the place, the more pleased, welcoming and helpful the locals will be. . ." – "About Italy Heaven" – Source: Italy Heaven – "Italy Travel, Holiday and Tourism Guide"
• Italy Off the Beaten Path – "Skip the Colosseum and go truffle hunting. Milan, Florence, Rome: It’s no surprise that Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But rather than hitting only the hot spots, carve out some time to visit the less-traveled regions, too. We turned to Ciao Andiamo, a website that helps you plan and book off-the-beaten-path Italian vacations. If you want to eat, drink, wander and even truffle-hunt your way through this Mediterranean gem, then check out these five regions." – March 23, 2015 – "ABOUT" – Source: PureWow. – "Women's Fashion,Beauty, Life Hacks & Recipes"
• Off the Beaten Path – 10 Amazing Places to See near Rome – "The beauty of Rome is well known, but so are not the many villages and realities in its surroundings, forgotten by tourists and obscured by the brightness of the Italian Capital. I want to give these off the beaten path places all the attention they deserve as there are several possibilities to choose a perfect day escape from the bustling city of Rome. You can go hiking, dig deep into archeology or to relax at the beach, I’m sure you’ll find the option that best suits you. And if you have a camera with you, you’ll find plenty of subjects to show to your friends back home, no need to be a professional travel photographer!" – Posted By Dave and Deb – "About Us" – Source: theplanetd – "Adventure is for Everyone!"
• Off the beaten path in Italy – "Because of the name of my company, I get regular requests for itineraries that are at least partly off the beaten track. The definition of off the beaten path in Italy differs depending on how well you know the country. For some, the beaten track includes just Rome, Florence, and Venice, while for others it would certainly include the Amalfi Coast, the Cinque Terre, Pisa, Milan, Siena, and Lake Como. There are entire regions of Italy that are off the radar of foreign tourists (yet full of Italians exploring their own country), but in my experience most travelers want balance. They want to see the Colosseum in Rome but then escape the tourists for awhile. They want to see the main sights in Florence and then head into the countryside for some independent exploration. With that in mind, the places I recommend below are both easily accessible from Italy’s main sights, yet have fewer foreign travelers." –  Oct 23, 2014 – Madeline Jhawar – "About" – Source: ITALY Beyond The Obvious – "Italy Trip Planner | Italy Tour Guide"
• Off the Beaten Path in Italy’s Small Towns – "Italy is the most visited country in the world. Like other tourists, I have visited Rome’s Colosseum, Vatican City’s chapels, Florence’s Duomo, Venice’s canals and Milan’s shopping centers. While all of these sights are notable must-sees, they are also overwhelmingly crowded with visitors from around the world. On my most recent trip to Italy, I decided to do something different: get away from the known destinations, explore the small towns and learn a bit more about the local culture. Follow me on my path below as I travel to Italy’s less-visited small towns." – 06/04/2014 02:40 pm ET | Updated Aug 04, 2014 – Sucheta Rawal, Travel Writer, Founder of Go Eat Give – "About Us" – Source: The HUFFINGTON POST – " Inform • Inspire • Entertain • Empower" – Edition: U.S.
• Where Should I Travel Off the Beaten Path in Italy? – "When you visit Italy, you want to see Italy—not other tourists. But the country is a pretty popular destination for pizza-loving jet-setters. In fact, tens of millions of visitors descend on the boot-shaped Mediterranean country every year. Here are a few places you should go to avoid most of them." – May 14, 2014 – By: Emily H. Bratcher – "LEARN MORE"–  Source: Outside – "Gear | Travel | Fitness | Adventure | Culture |  Video | Magazine "
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy" 
• Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Italy off the beaten track – "Friuli-Venezia Giulia is tucked into the north-east corner of Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia. Much of it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so there is a fascinating mix of cultures in this region - Italian, Austrian and Slavic. There is also a lot of very good wine here, which has made my many visits to family here over the years nicely mellow affairs." – Published on Sep 14, 2014 – by: Paris Franz
• Off the Beaten Path, Rome - Italy 4K Travel – "Off the beaten path, that's how we wanted to get to know the city of Rome and its inhabitants." – Published on Jan 6, 2015  – by: myVideoMedia
• Rome Off the Beaten Path: Porta Portese (Italian Flea Markets) – "Porta Portese is a weekly Sunday flea market that is located near the ancient Porta Portese city gate. It is located in/around the neighbourhood or zone of Trastevere and can be accessed easily by public transportation"  – Published on Jun 20, 2015 – by: Diedre Blake
• RELATED
• THE DOLCE VITA DIARY: episode 1 – "When I lived in Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, I met Daniele, who taught me the secret to happiness, to living well, the dolce vita and his theory on why so many people struggle to live a happy balanced simple life. Italians have a saying "Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano" which literally translated means - "He who goes slow, goes safe and goes far" but I guess it's similar in English to "slow and steady wins the race" and basically means that although something may take longer, in the end, patience is always rewarded..If you are a dreamer or a traveller or just working or studying and saving money until you can visit a place like Italy, follow me on social media for daily escapism and inspiration." – Published on Jul 19, 2016 – by: Kylie Flavell
• Dream of Italy: Full Naples/Amalfi Coast Episode – "In the fourth episode of Dream of Italy (new PBS travel series), we travel to Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Neapolitans are serious about their coffee and we visit the historic Gran Caffè Gambrinus to taste what some say is the best espresso in the city. Naples is also famous for its tailoring tradition and we visit Rubinacci for an inside look. Host Kathy McCabe attends pizza school with master Enzo Coccia and learns it isn’t easy to make a perfect pizza. A visit to Via San Gregorio Armeno reveals a street full of Christmas crèches and caricatures. Mount Vesuvius looms large over life here and we venture into the crater with guide Roberto Addeo. In the shadow of Vesuvius we enjoy a local folk music performance before venturing to the Amalfi Coast. We visit some very special vines at Tenuta San Francesco, watch paper being made at Amatruda in the town of Amalfi, learn to make limoncello with a local, watch a cooking demonstration with Chef Christoph Bob at Monastero Santa Rosa and go fishing with local Costabile Laudano." – Published on Jun 5, 2015 – by: dreamofitaly
• Off-Season Adventures in Puglia, Italy – "Travel Contributor Sarah McClure shows us the local sights in Puglia, Italy." – Published on Nov 11, 2012 – by: Peter Greenberg
• X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about, for or on the most beautiful villages of Italy *, dated, Wednesday February 04, 2015
• Info about the towns and sights off the beaten path in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 10, 2014  
• Info on some of the walled cities in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 12, 2014
• Info about the lakes in Italy *, dated, Sunday, July 28, 2013
  

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are / were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH !

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 30 October 2016: domenica, 30 ottobre 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying.

"Possiamo viaggiare per il mondo intero in cerca della bellezza, ma se non la rechiamo in noi non la troveremo." - Emerson

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not." - Emerson

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005  - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Info about the best restaurants to eat in Rome / Roma, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

Here are some links about the best restaurants to eat in Rome / Roma, Italy:

RESTAURANTS

• 10 of the best Italian restaurants in Rome – "From a cozy trattoria to an experimental bistro and Michelin-starred luxury" – 15 October, 2013  – By Silvia Marchetti – Source: CNN Travel section of CNN EDITION: INTERNATIONAL
• 10 of the best restaurants in Rome – "Rome rustles up old gems in beautiful piazzas as well as new slants on cucina Roma. Italian food specialist Diane Seed selects her favourites" – Wednesday 13 July 2011 05.00 EDT – Diane Seed – "About us"  – Source: Found in the travel section of theguardian – "Latest news, sport and comment from the Guardian" – "News | Sport | Comment | Culture |  Business | Money | Life & style | Travel | Environment | Tech | TV | Video | Dating | Offers | Jobs"
• The 14 Best Places to Eat in Rome – "Eating is a national pastime in Italy and the rules are clear: arrive hungry, and forget any special requests -- the Roman chef always knows best. Rome has been perfecting its food scene for a few thousand years, so the best approach to dining in the Eternal City is to forget calories are a thing and just dive right in. Embrace Rome's eclectic mishmash of old and new traditions with 14 of the best restaurants in the city." – "" – By Natalie Kennedy – "ABOUT" – Source: THRILLIST – "Find the Best and Most Under-Appreciated Places to Eat, Drink and Travel."
• The Best Places to Eat in Rome – "Italy is like the Garden of Eden when it comes to finding heavenly bliss with food. There are so many amazing places that you can literally eat your way across the city and still not experience every delectable dish and restaurant the city has to offer.  We can say this; the best Roman food is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. So as always, the best is made to order and seasonal. Here are a few tips for where to eat in Rome…" – James Stafford – "" – Source: EscapeHere – "Destinations | Inspirations | Videos" 
• The Best Restaurants in Rome Tourists Don't Know About – "Instead of falling into the same tourist traps, why not follow a local's lead—straight to the best restaurants in Rome. When I see innocent tourists in Rome fawning over frozen pizza and generic gelato, I just want to take them by their t-shirts, scrub their sticky, tiramisu-covered fingertips, and finally (basta!) feed them food that tastes like, well, Italy. Here's where to find some of the best restaurants in Rome." – May 16, 2016 – by Alyssa Shelasky – "ABOUT US" – Source: Condé Nast Traveler (US Site) – "Travel Reviews, News, Guides & Tips" – "At Home in the World"  
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
• RELATED
• 8 Must-Visit Restaurants in Rome – "Katie Parla is a Rome-based food and beverage journalist. She is the author of the blog Parla Food, the mobile app Katie Parla's Rome, and is working on a cookbook, Really Roman, to be published by Clarkson Potter in Spring 2016. Taking a trip to the city? Let her be your guide." –  by Katie Parla – "ABOUT"  – Source: serious eats – "The Destination for Serious | Eats"
• 10 Places To Eat Incredibly Well In Rome, Italy – "The Eternal City is eternally hungry" – May 21, 2015 – Sara Porro – "About" – Source: FOOD REPUBLIC – "Food | Drink | Recipes | Travel | People | Design | Video"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – "" 

VIDEOS

Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy"

• The Best Restaurant in Rome – "La Pergola is the ONLY restaurant in Rome with three Michelin stars. Go behind the scenes and watch Chef Heinz Beck make an incredible seafood dish he calls, simply, "The Sea." – Published on Mar 16, 2014 – by: Mario Batali
• Hidden Gems of Trastevere: Rome Neighborhoods – "The Roman Guy, the foremost authority on the city of Rome, explains one of his favorite areas of Rome...Trastevere! Here you'll find great tips on where to go, what to see, what to eat and even where to drink! Your mini-video guide book will show you some of the best hidden gems of Rome & hidden gems of Trastevere. See our blog post: http://goo.gl/pTzWeI" – Published on Feb 3, 2016 – by: The Roman Guy
• My guide to the best restaurants in Rome – "Are you fed up with the many tourist traps of Rome? The kind of restaurants with the food presented on pictures and menu cards in russian? Then hopefully you will enjoy this food guide recommended by my lovely roman friends." – by: Niklas Roar –  In Danish, with English spoken some of the time
• My Rome budget eats – "Great places we found that did not break us, most meals were between 4-12 Euro's. If you would like more information, please go to my website thetravelinggemini.com I have lots of great tips to make your travels more enjoyable and affordable" – Published on May 19, 2015 – by: Traveling Gemini
• Top 10 Places to Eat & Drink | Rome Travel – "Planning a trip to Rome? Learn about the top 10 places to eat and drink in this travel video. Tip: If you like your vino, head to the Trimani Wine Bar; it has one of the largest selection of Italian wines in Rome."  – Published on Dec 2, 2013 – by: Howcast  
• Where To Eat In Rome – "I am one of the luckiest lads around as through my work I get to visit and eat at some of the best cities in the world. Check out this video of me eating my way around Rome. Thanks so much to my friends Kristina, Katie and GianLuca for their brilliant recommendations, their Twitter handles below:" – by: Danny McCubbin
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – "" 

         
MISCELLANEOUS

• ROME /  ROMA
• Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Roma/Rome, Italy *, dated Wednesday, March 03, 2010
• Info about the best restaurants to eat in Rome / Roma, Italy *, dated, Sunday, October 23, 2016
• Info about, for or on shopping in and around Roma AKA Rome *, dated, Wednesday, September 17, 2014  
• Info about, for or on food in Roma / Rome * dated, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 
• Info about churches (non-Catholic), mosques and synagogues in Roma / Rome * dated, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 
• Info on things to do in Rome/Roma, Italy * dated Wednesday, June 15, 2011
• Info about, for or on airports for Rome/Roma, Italy * dated Wednesday, March 10, 2011
• Info on blogs about, for or on Rome/Roma, Italy *, dated Wednesday, August 11, 2010
• Info for maps of Roma/Rome, Italy *, dated Wednesday, June 23, 2010
• Info on guides for Rome/Roma, Italy *, dated Wednesday, January 13, 2010
• Info on three day or suggested itineraries for Rome/Roma, Italy *, dated Wednesday, December 30, 2009
• Info on web sites about, for or on Rome/Roma, Italy *, dated Wednesday, December 23, 2009
• Info on the Best of/Top 10 of Rome/Roma, Italy *, dated Wednesday, December 16, 2009
• Info About, For or On Rome, Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 13, 2005

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using  .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 23 October 2016: domenica, 23 ottobre 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Uno non può pensare bene, amare bene, dormire bene, se non ha mangiato bene."
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:
Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on renting a villa or an apartment or a house in Italy for 90 days or less

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on renting a villa or an apartment or a house in Italy for 90 days or less:

INFORMATION

• 5 Tips For Renting A Villa In Italy – "Inspired by tales of expats on Italy’s Grand Tour during the the 18th and 19th centuries to the modern dream-come-true of Frances Mayes renovating and living in a Tuscan villa, many travelers yearn for the experience of renting a villa in Italy. If you’re considering an Italian villa rental, here are five quick tips to make sure the rental experience goes as smoothly as possible:" – 04/27/2012 07:49 am ET | Updated – "About Us" – Source: The HUFFINGTON POST – " Inform • Inspire • Entertain • Empower" – Edition: U.S.
• How-To Tips for Renting an Apartment in Europe – "Renting an apartment for your European vacation — whether in a Tuscan villa, French farmhouse, or a flat just above the bustle of London — can make a lot of sense for certain travelers. If you’re one of them, the following tips can help smooth the way for a great stay." – By Rick Steves – "About Rick" – Source: Found in the Sleeping & Eating portion within the Travel Tips section on Rick Steves' EUROPE – "Tour Operator, Travel Guides & Information"
• Short-Term Apartment Rentals in Italy: 6 Top Tips – July 23, 2012 – "ABOUT US: BLOG" – "ABOUT" – Source: Found in the Travel Tips section on WALKS OF ITALY  Blog  – "Free Italy travel tips, advice, news, updates, and ideas for any vacation to Bella Italia!" on the WALKS OF ITALY – "TAKE WALKS WITH FRIENDS." – "With small groups on all our tours, you're in for a much more friendly experience."
• Tips For Renting Vacation Apartments Or Homes In Italy And Beyond – ". . . If you want to spend a week or more in any one town or city in Italy, you’ve probably considered renting a furnished apartment. Below you’ll find some tips for navigating the selection process and making the most of your experience." – on May 1, 2012 – by Dave Seminara – "About" – Source: GADLING – "Travel Blog | News, Stories, Deals, and Tips"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

COMPANIES THAT OFFER SHORT TERM RENTALS  (JUST A FEW OF THE MANY COMPANIES)

• FlipKey Italy – "Italy Rentals from $42 p/n. Book Securely or Inquire Online Now" – "About FlipKey" – Source: FlipKey by tripadvisor^®  – "Find the perfect vacation rental"
• Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals – "Rent an Italian vacation villa, farmhouse or apartment - it's easy!" – "About Us" – Source: www.italyrentals.com – ""
• Italy Vacation Rentals & Short Term Rentals - Airbnb – "Rent from people in Italy from $29/night. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Belong anywhere with Airbnb." – "About" – Source: airbnb – "Book homes from local hosts in 191+ countries and experience a place like you live there."
• Villas in Italy – "Find your perfect Italian holiday rental –  Relax on the beaches of Sardinia or explore the historical delights of Florence and Rome from the luxury of your own villa or apartment." – "" – "About us" – Source: clickstay – "Formerly Villarenters"  – "Villa holidays - 1000s of villas, apartments and holiday rentals worldwide  " 
• VRBO^® - Italy Vacation Rentals – "(111,198 rentals)" – "How to book" – Source:  VRBO^® AKA Vacation Rentals by Owner^® – "Part of the HomeAway^® Family"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• Renting & Living in Italy: Everything You Need to Know – "International Living has produced a comprehensive report on Living in Italy. Everything you need to know about Italy, whether you are interested in Living, Retiring or Renting Real Estate in Italy...or just want to learn more about the country. Simply provide your email below to receive the Free Report. You'll also receive a free subscription to our International Living Postcards - a daily e-letter that explores living, traveling and investing in Italy and other exciting countries around the world." – "About" – Source: International Living – "has been helping people retire overseas for more than 30 years. So if you're new to the idea of retiring abroad, you'll find everything you need to know here."
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy" 
• Italian Villas For Rent - Type of Vacation Rentals in Italy – "Designed for first renters, the video explains the type of vacation rentals available in Italy, as well as, the different levels of comfort and quality. Examples of each type of property are presented with actual villa and apartment photos." – Uploaded on Jan 30, 2009  – by: Italian Villas
• Luxury villas in Italy for Rent – "Selective Retreats collection of luxury villa rentals in Italy is located in Amalfi Coast, Marches, Lazio, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Umbria." – Uploaded on Jul 19, 2011 – by: Selective Retreats
• Luxury Villa Rentals Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Villa Florence 01 – "Florence is the magical getaway in Tuscany; full of heritage of the Renaissance with incredible art and architecture. Luxury Villa Rentals Expert Sabrina picked 5 fantastic Luxury Villa Rentals Italy that are located in Florence. From luxury retreats with views of the Dome and Giotto's Tower near Piazzale Michelangelo to the Chianti Valley. There is a great way to catch a breeze while admiring the Beauty of Florence from above or you can choose to stay in the city exploring and walking every streets that have their own stories to tell." – Published on Nov 5, 2015 – by: Sabrina Piccinin
• Steve's Travel Tips #14 - Renting a Villa – "Ever wonder how to navigate the world of villa rentals? Steve offers his tips.  Get travel advice and hear the insightful commentary of Steve Perillo, CEO of Perillo Tours one of the most popular tour providers from America to Italy for over 65 years." – Published on Aug 23, 2013 – by: steveperillotips
• VILLA LAVANDA - Luxury Villa Rental - Siena, Tuscany, Italy – "Villa Lavanda is a 6-bedroom home situated in a splendid hillside position with breathtaking views of Tuscan vineyards, quiet olive groves and lush woodlands. This magical setting, in the heart of Tuscany south of Siena, is an ideal retreat for families who value authentic Italian culture, stunning scenery and undisturbed privacy. " – Published on Aug 12, 2015  – by; La Dolce Toscana
• X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about, for or on resources for individuals considering a move to Italy – PART 2 *, dated, Wednesday, April 08, 2015
• Info about, for or on resources for individuals considering a move to Italy – PART 1 *, dated, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
• Info on Lease, Rental Contracts or Agreements for housing in Italy *, dated, Friday, June 08, 2007
• Info about Property and Real Estate terms used in Italy *, dated, Friday, May 04, 2007
• Info on Housing & Rentals for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, April 03, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are / were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH !

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 16 October 2016: domenica, 16 ottobre 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Vai con fiducia nella direzione dei tuoi sogni. Vivi la vita che hai immaginato."

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005  - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on the Italian Post Office AKA Posteitaliane

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on the Italian Post Office AKA Posteitaliane:

INFORMATION

• Burnt To A Crisp – The Italian Post Office, Of Course. – "Among my friends and family, they know how much I hate Italian Post Offices. Some have described it as a phobia: ufficiopostalefobia (postophobia (var. Italian))." – December 21, 2013 – ©Ann Reavis – "About" – Source: Tuscan Traveler – "Burnt to a Crisp Under the Tuscan Sun"
• How to Use the Italian Post Office (Poste Italiane) – "How am I to send my postcards,” said a friend, “when I can’t even find the right person at the Italian Post Office to talk to?” Another friend lamented, “I usually send my postcards with ‘I’ll be seeing you before you read this.’” It is true that the Italian postal service, called the Poste Italiane, doesn’t have a very good reputation. One of the most difficult elements of mailing something in Italy is that the post offices are set up entirely different than those we are used to in the United States. Once you get the hang of how the Poste Italiane works, you may conclude that the Poste Italiane isn’t really all that bad. . ." – Published/Revised October 23, 2015 – By Mattie Bamman – "ABOUT US" – Source: EUROPE UP CLOSE – "The Insider’s Guide to Travel in Europe"
• The Italian mail – "The Italian postal system and how to send letters and postcards from Italy that will get home before you do. Where to find stamps in Italy: You can get stamps (francobolli) not only at post offices, but at most tabacchi (tobacconists—any shop marked with a white-on-brown "T" sign), and many newsstands. . ." – by Reid Bramblett – "About reidsitaly" –  Source: reidsitaly.com – "travel beyond vacations ™"
• The Italian Post and How to Post things to Italy – "You might think that mailing something to Italy would be as simple as popping it in a letter box.  You would be wrong though, for this is often when the trouble with the Italian post starts." – May 11, 2009 – by Alex Roe – "About" – Source: ITALY chronicles – "The Italy You Don't Know" – "all about the Italy you don't know - news, politics, views, analysis, travel, food and more. Discover sides of Italy others don't always write about in English."
• The Italian Post Office – "The Ufficio Postale is a place where you go to accomplish all sorts of daily tasks.  There is an incongruous array of services that confounds the uninitiated American who had always believed that a post office was a place from which to send packages.  And paradoxically, the one thing that you often cannot do at an Italian post office is buy stamps. . ." – by Rick Zullo – "START HERE – Source: RICK'S ROME – "Rick's Rome Italy Blog for Advice to Travelers"
• Posteitaliane – In Italian Only – "Home Page" – Source: web site 
• Post Offices in Italy – "A trip to an Italian post office can be a baffling experience.  If you can figure out how to get in the door, then you are one step ahead of me. My first time at an ufficio postale, I could not figure out how to enter the office.  I finally realized that I had to stand in front of a weird looking capsule and wait for a green light.  Green means GO, and if you step forward the doors will open to allow you into the waiting chamber.  I assume this is so someone somewhere can verify that you are abiding by the prominent pictorial depictions that clearly declare “NO GUNS! NO KNIVES!” After another green light, you are permitted through another set of automatic doors and into the post office. . ." – October 22, 2010 – by Natalie – "ABOUT" – Source: AN AMERICAN IN ROME – "Rome, Food, Travel,"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• List of postal codes in Italy – "Italy's postal code system is called CAP (Codice di Avviamento Postale, literally: Postal Expedition Code). CAP are routing information for all the Italian cities and towns which have just a single CAP each; 28 city centres have a specific CAP. Vatican City and San Marino also use the Italian postal code system." – "About" – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• Post/EMS tracking – "Track Post/EMS shipments for 174 countries here" – "Services" –  Source: track-trace – "my track-trace | Air cargo | Post/EMS | Container | Bill of lading | Mobile | Help" 
• Track Poste Italiane Shipments – "Poste Italiane Tracking" – "LEARN MORE" – "ABOUT US" – Source: aftership – "Give customers automatic updates of delivery status with a branded tracking page" – In multiple languages
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy" 
• Italian Post Office – "Just a little video inspired by another unsuccessful trip to a Roman post office." – Uploaded on Dec 20, 2011 – by: Christopher Warren
• Learn Italian: The Numbers, Counting and the Using the Post Office – "Learn how to count and how to use the post office in Italian. From Vicenza, Italy" – Uploaded on Apr 29, 2009 – by: Wolters World
• X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
   

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• TBS 

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 9 October 2016: domenica, 9 ottobre 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Molti pochi fanno un assai."

"Many small make a great."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005  - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on Italy in October

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 10 OCTOBER 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on Italy in October:

ITALY IN OCTOBER

• Bucket list trip in October 2016 – "I am planning my dream trip to Italy in October 2016. Before I lock in an thing I would love some advice from some of you that have already been. . ." – Jun 19, 2015, 2:00 PM – MomsTaxi65, Jackson, Michigan – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Italy Travel Forum subsection within the Italy Tourism AKA Italy section on
• Italy in October – "Italy’s “shoulder seasons” have grown shorter as its high season has expanded, but October is still generally considered the start of the fall shoulder season in Italy. October remains, however, quite popular with some visitors, so don’t expect prices and crowd levels to drop as quickly as they went up back in May" – August 22nd, 2008 – by Jessica [Spiegel] – Source: Italy section of whyGo, Part of the BootsnAll Travel Network – "ONE-STOP INDIE TRAVEL GUIDE EST. 1998"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

EVENTS / FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER

• Events in Italy in October – "Filter by Month" – "About Us" – Source: 10 times – "Discover events & connect with visitors" – "238,198 trade shows & conferences across the globe"
• October Festivals and Food Fairs in Italy – "October is a great month for Italian food festivals, especiaally mushrooms, chestnuts, chocolate, and truffles. On October weekends, you'll find fall food festivals and wine harvest celebrations all over Italy. Slow Food's big International Food Event is in October and World Pasta Day is the fourth Sunday in October." – Updated October 01, 2015. – By Martha Bakerjian, Italy Travel Expert – Source: Found in the Italy Travel section on about.com
• Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Italy – "Beware: Festival dates are often not posted on websites until just before the event (or may even be posted incorrectly, especially in Italy). Verify the correct festival dates before planning a trip around a specific festival. For more information about these and other events, visit the official tourism site for Italy." – "This list includes major festivals in major cities, plus national holidays observed throughout Italy. Many sights and banks close down on national holidays — keep it in mind when planning your itinerary. Note that this isn't a complete list; holidays can strike without warning."  – "About Rick" – Source: Rick Steves' EUROPE – "THROUGH THE BACK DOOR" – "Rick Steves' Europe Tours, Trip Planning, Travel Guides and Information
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – "" 

RELATED

• 10 Best Places to Visit in Italy – "Located in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top-class cuisine. Italy offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore. An overview of the best places to visit in Italy:" –  Last updated on March 24, 2016 in Italy – "About" – Source: touropia – "DESTINATIONS | DISCOVER | HOTELS"
• L'Italo-Americano – "is a weekly publication serving the Italian-American community throughout the United States. Established in 1908, L'Italo-Americano is the oldest Italian-American newspaper in the US with a mission to promote and preserve Italian culture and heritage by reporting in both Italian and English on subjects such as arts and culture, literature, education, history, business, sciences, sports, lifestyle to name a few." – "ABOUT US" – Source: web site – "The #1 source for all things Italian since 1908"
• Martha's Italy – ". . .On this site we’ll share our Italian travels and recommendations, not only in the popular places like Rome and Tuscany but also in the special hidden places we enjoy and that the typical tourist might overlook. Martha has traveled to all of Italy’s 20 regions and is passionate about sharing her vast travel experiences with others." – blogger: Martha Bakerjian – Source: web site – "About | Articles | Newsletter"
• When to Travel – "QUICK ANSWERS…. | THE TRAVEL SEASONS IN EUROPE | PRICING VERSUS WEATHER & CROWDS ~ ITALY | " – "About Us" – Source: Italy Source – "Independent Travel to Italy & Europe" – "How It Works | Travel Tips | All Packages | Applause"
• X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

VIDEOS

• Source: YouTube^IT – "Language: English • Country: Italy" 
• Italy October 2015 – "Steve and Andrea Okopny and Joe and Judy Dawson traveled to Italy on October 2nd for two weeks. The first week we stayed at an all inclusive hotel in the town of Amalfi. We took day trips to Ravello, Positano, the Isle of Capri, Pogerllo and Amalfi. We then travelled to Manarola, a small town in the Cinque Terre National Park, ( a UNESCO world heritage sight). We had day trips from there to the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre, Corniglia, Montarosa La Mare, Vernaza, Riomagiorie and Manarola. After 3 nights in an apartment on the top floor of the highest building (no elevators!) we traveled to Florence where we took a tour to the cities of Sienna and Gimignano. Finally we traveled to Venice where we stayed the final two nights.
  All travel between cities was by high speed and local trains or by boat. We had great weather except for one day and had a great time." – Published on Oct 19, 2015 – by:Joe Dawson
• ITALY in 9 days! October 2015 – "This is it!!!! One of the best trips of my entire life. I am still amazed by the beauty of each city I visited." – Published on Dec 17, 2015 – by: Karla Ismodes
• Visit Rome - The DONT'S of Visiting Rome, Italy   – "We All Know What the Best Sights to See in Rome are, but what about the things you shouldn't do when you go to Rome? Here we give you 5 things you shouldn't forget to do when you go to Rome." – Published on Aug 27, 2016 – by: Wolters World
• X  – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X  ""

WEATHER

• Average Temperatures for Italy in October – "Average temperatures for October at cities and vacation spots all over Italy are listed below in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit." – by Liz Osborn – "About" – Source: Current Results – "weather and science facts"
• Average Weather In October For Rome, Italy – "This report describes the typical weather at the Ciampino Airport (Giovan Battista Pastine Airport) (Rome, Italy) weather station over the course of an average October. It is based on the historical records from 1974 to 2012. Earlier records are either unavailable or unreliable. Rome has a mediterranean climate with dry hot summers and mild winters. The area within 25 miles of this station is covered by shrublands (47%), oceans and seas (20%), croplands (19%), and forests (12%)" – "About" – Source: WeatherSpark Beta – "Beautiful Weather Graphs and Maps"
• RELATED
• Italy Weather and When to Go  – "In general the climate in Rome, and especially Florence and the Tuscan region is very mild. There are little differences between the regions, though. Rule of thumb: at the coast and in the valleys the summers are hotter than in the hilly areas, where the climate is very continental – rain falls are more often. Usually the summers in Tuscany are without rain and very hot, especially in the valleys. Spring (April and May) and autumn (October and November) might be rainy but there are still dry, sunny days. In the winter there are sunny, mild days but at night it sometimes gets very cold. July is the hottest month with temperatures from 73° up to 86°. Especially in the valleys the temperatures sometimes rise up high. In the coldest month – January - they are about 44° at the coast and about 38° to 42° inside the country. Of course the temperature in the mountainous areas is below." – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Italy Travel - Before You Go AKA Italy Travel Guide section on
• Weather in Italy – "When to go and weather" – "About Us" – Source: lonely planet – "Destinations | Inspiration | Shop | Thorn Tree [travel] Forum | Bookings | Insurance"
• Weather Republic of Italy, weather forecast from yr.on – "Weather forecast Republic of Italy summer resort" – Source: meteobox – "Find out the current weather of any city in the world " – In multiple languages

WHAT TO WEAR IN OCTOBER

• Fall in Italy What to wear for midseason weather – "If you’re willing to take fashion advice from a Canadian whose concept of Fall before moving to Italy was “that one pleasant day between summer and winter,” listen up. But seriously, what to wear for Fall in Italy is a big question. There is a long midseason in this country, and over the years I have learned what clothing is appropriate in October and November." – on Oct 12, 2011 – by: arttrav AKA Alexandra Korey – "About ArtTrav" – Source: ARTTRAV – "LIFE, ART & TRAVEL in ITALY"
• What to Wear When You're Traveling to Italy in October  – "With the summer crowds dwindling and the weather getting cooler, October is one of the best months to visit Italy. Prepare for the changing seasons by anticipating both sunshine and rain. In Italy, dressing strictly for comfort screams tourist, but you don't have to sacrifice comfort for style if you plan your travel wardrobe well." – by Eulalia Palomo, studioD – "About Us" – Source: azcentral – "THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK"
• What to Wear When You're Traveling to Italy in October  – "A trip to Italy can present packing challenges as you try to balance style and comfort. If you are packing for a trip in October, when the weather can be unpredict*able, plan a wardrobe that can adapt to rapidly changing conditions. By planning ahead for the weather, you can make sure that you are comfortable and ready for both indoor and outdoor tourist activities." –  Elizabeth Smith, studioD  – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Travel Tips subsection within the TRAVEL section on USA TODAY.COM – "Latest World and US News"
• RELATED
• How to Dress in Italy – "Traveling to Italy? Italians can be very fashion-conscious, so there are a few things you should know about dressing in Italy. There is no formal dress code, but fashion is important in Italian culture, and Italians typically pay close attention to another persons clothes." – "Aug 15, 2016  – "About wikiHow" – Source: wikiHow – "to do anything. . ." – In multiple languages
• What to Pack for 7 Days in Italy in October – "Whether going on a extended vacation or completing a semester aboard, autumn provides visitors ideal weather conditions for traveling to Italy. The seasonable weather in October encourages layering but allows travelers to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing for traveling. Clothing that is easily layered and resists wrinkles is recommended. A passport is necessary to enter Italy and should be valid for three months beyond your stay; for stays up to 90 days you do not need a visa." – Erin Maurer, studioD  – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Travel Tips portion within the Travel section of USA TODAY.COM – "Latest World and US News"
• X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about, for or on Italy in October *, dated, Sunday, October 02, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in September *, dated, Sunday, September 04, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in August *, dated, Sunday, August 07, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in July  *, dated, Sunday, July 03, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in June *, dated, Sunday, June 05, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in May *, dated, Monday, May 02, 2016
• Info about, for or on Italy in April *, dated, Sunday, April 03, 2016

* = Blog entry has been updated.

 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Sunday, 2 October 2016: domenica, 2 Ottobre 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Vivi e impara."

"Live and learn."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 10 OCTOBER 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005  - 2016, All Rights Reserved.