Info about historic cafes / caffés in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

Here are some links about some of the historic cafes / caffés in Italy:

HISTORIC CAFES

• BY REGION
• CAMPANIA
• 10 of the Best and Most Beloved Cafés in Naples [AKA Napoli] – January 3, 2014 – By Bob Mauer – "About" – Source: Utrip Travel Blog – "Travel Inspiration for Europe and beyond. Learn about travelling the world through facts, stories and photographs"
• Naples cafés – "the top cafés in Naples - voted and ranked by the tripwolf community" – "about us" – Source: tripwolf – "your travel guide" – In English, French, German, Italian. Spanish
• FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
• The Cafés of Trieste – "The first Coffee shops were opened in Trieste during the second half of the eighteenth century, probably following the example of many fashionable places in Venice , but they immediately took on an unmistakable Viennese connotation in their interior decorations and in the services they offered; in 1768 in contrada Bottari (now via San Nicolò), Benedetto Capano was granted the exclusive sale of "hot and cold waters, tea, coffee, chocolate, lemonades, sherbets and syrup water"." – "Who We Are" – Source: www.turismofvg.it/Home – In English, German, Italian
• Five Best Historic Caffès in Trieste – Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 17:05 – Sharon Rogers – Source: italy magazine – "Everything Italy. Authentically Italian."
• LAZIO
• THE HISTORICAL CAFES OF ROME – "An interesting and entertaining overview of antique coffee shops and old dairies transformed into elegant and refined cafes, lounges or simple meeting places for the intelligentsia Italian and foreign." – Source: ROMA SOCIAL GUIDE – "You'll find several itineraries, point of interest, museum, parks, cafès, shops, pubs e clubs" – In English, Italian
• Rome's Historic Cafes  – "Rome’s historic center is chock-a-block full of age-old cafes, each recounting a piece of the story of  the Eternal City." – "About Italia.it" – Source: Found in the Travel Ideas section of ITALIA – "the official website for tourism in Italy, sponsored by the Italian Government." – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• LOMBARDIA / LOMBARDY
• CAFES IN MILAN – "Milan cafes broadly fall into three categories - anonymous salt-of-the-earth espresso bars, grand old pasticcerie (pastisseries) and a new breed of innovative cafes whose specialties range from chocolate to furniture." – "About" – Source: Hg2 Milan – "Design, fine food and awe-inspiring architecture converge in the Italian capital of fashion."
• Historic Cafés in Milan: 5 bars to get into History – 19 FEB 2013 – "" – Source: That's Milan! – "Travel guides, ideas, and interesting facts about Milan"
• PIEMONTE / PIEDMONT
  • Pleasures of Piedmont: historic cafés – "Once coteries of culture, now monuments to the past, our historic cafés were the setting for a marvellous fusion of splendid architecture and antiques, gourmet treats, art, literature, satire, and even politics and conspiracies." – Beppe Fossati , Director, Torino Cronaca – Source: X – ""
  • Turin’s [AKA Torino] Café Culture – "Turin has an amazing cafe culture, unlike any other city of Italy. As we walked around the city, these beautiful, historical cafes tempted us to stop and and imagine we were from a different era, one where intellectuals, philosophers, poets and artists would meet and spend time discussing the important issues of the day." – December 9, 2011 – "About Jenny" – Source: A TASTE OF TRAVEL – "A Journey of Food and Food"
  • Turin’s historic cafés: where insurrection rhymes with literature and chocolate – February 8, 2012 – "About"  – Source: Slow Italy – ". . . stands for a way of traveling that promotes savoring the moment and not getting stressed about seeing “everything”. . ."
• TOSCANA / TUSCANY
• Historic cafés in Florence, an antique-flavor Espresso – ". . . Since the middle of 1800, the historic cafés of Florence – some of which are still open to the public – have been meeting places for intellectuals, renowned forums for cultural and political discussions. . ." – Source: That's Florence! – "Stories, secrets and curiosities about Florence"
• The history of Florence lives on in these Grand Cafes – By Katie Greenaway – Source: Found in the 10BEST section of USA TODAY Travel Media Group – "About Us"
• VENETO
• Historic Cafes of Venice – ". . . Being a coffee-lover, people-watcher and a sucker for history and elegance, I’d advise you to make it a point to visit one of the famous historic cafes, whose tables spill out onto the piazza.  Here, waiters dressed smartly in black pants, bowties and white dinner jackets will deliver what is sure to be the most expensive drink you’ve ever had.  But in return, you’ll be rewarded with time to linger, a priceless view and from April through October, musical accompaniment. A fair trade, indeed. On second thought  - why not visit them all?" – Robin Locker Lacey – Source: my mélange – "Savor. Italy. France."
• Venice's Historic Cafes – "When it comes to historical Italian coffee, you can not help but talk of Venice. It is in this lagoon city that the tradition of coffee was born, that due to its position and its trade relations with the Arab world, which then spread to the rest of Italy." – "" – Source: Found in the Travel Ideas section of ITALIA – "the official website for tourism in Italy, sponsored by the Italian Government." – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

LISTS

• Around Italy in 7 historic coffee bars – "Visitors to Italy will immediately notice the absence of coffee bar chains, making it a coffee lovers paradise. Most of the bars are old, many have been around for over 100 years, and the coffee is usually very good." – Last modified Wednesday, 26 December 2012 – Source: the COFFEE LOCATOR – "is a coffee market place and social network for coffee lovers"
• Caffè Italia – "An itinerary tracing three hundred years of history, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of Italian coffee" – "" – Source: ItalyTraveller.com – "100% pure inspiration" – In English, Italian
• Famous Italian Cafes in Italy – 10/30/11 – Jim Orrill, Demand Media – Source: Found in the Travel Tips portion within the TRAVEL section of USA TODAY – "Latest World and US News"
• Historic cafés – "For centuries, coffee shops have always been places to meet and exchange information for all social categories, providing the occasion for short breaks during the working day, or for longer stays to enjoy the pleasure of meeting up with a group of friends." – Source: ALL ABOUT ITALY – "is an all-English magazine for American and Canadian readers." – In English, Italian
• Top 15 Historic cafes of Italy – April 10, 2013 – "About"  – Source: Slow Italy – ". . . stands for a way of traveling that promotes savoring the moment and not getting stressed about seeing “everything”. . ." 
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

PHOTOGRAPHS

• Photo: Italian Cafes Restaurants Historic City Of Lucca Tuscany Italy – "About me / Contact" – Source: Rolf Hicker – "Animal, Nature & Travel Photography"
• A visit to Torino's historic coffee houses is a must for the visitor – "The common, ordinary bar is, in some ways, the center of Italian life. In Turin, common coffee houses have evolved into extraordinarily elegant places to have a coffee drink, eat lunch or buy another famous Torino treat, chocolate." – by Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• The 10 Best Cafes for Experiencing Italy – June 2012 –  By Italia Living – "About Us" – Source: ITALIA LIVING – "A Fine Living & Luxury Portal to the Charm & Elegance of the Italian Lifestyle"
• The best cafes in Italy – "Vote the best in order to establish the winner in The best cafes in Italy." – Source: Best Tourism – "best destinations"
• Italy | Cafes in Italy – "" – Source: in europe – "The online guide to Europe"
• Italy: top cafes and bars  – "The local bar or café is the heart of any Italian village or district, the perfect spot for people-watching and soaking up the atmosphere"  – "About Us" – Source: INSIGHT GUIDES – "Inspiring your next adventure"
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info about espresso (coffee) in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 27, 2009
• Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, August 28, 2007'

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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That's it for Wednesday, 13 August 2014: mercoledi, 13 agosto 2014

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.

"Che tu possa campare cent'anni!"
"May you live one hundred years!"

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 2014)

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Info about the ghost towns of Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

Here are some links about the ghost towns of Italy:

GHOST TOWNS IN ITALY

• 15 Ghost Towns in Italy – "Ghost towns are towns or villages that have been abandoned by their original inhabitants, either due to a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or landslide, or for economic, demographic, environmental or structural reasons. These reasons can be the lack of modern conveniences, the obsolescence of the local economic activity (mining), the construction of new roads and railways that bypass the original town, the depletion of natural resources or simply due to the dwindling of an elderly population." – October 31, 2013 – "About"  – Source: Slow Italy – ". . . stands for a way of traveling that promotes savoring the moment and not getting stressed about seeing “everything”.
• Abandoned towns and ghost villages: ancient treasures of Tuscan – "Deserted streets, abandoned shops and silent homes: no, we are not in the city in August, when most people are on vacation or are trying to escape the summer heat" – April 26, 2013 – by Leila  – "About Tuscany Art "– Source: Found in the Tuscany Arts section of turismo.intoscana.it – "Tuscany for Sustainable Tourism"
• Città Morte: Ghost towns of Italy – "" – Source: lifeinitaly.com – "Italy | Italy daily news, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
• Craco, a medieval Italian ghost town –  Friday, October 11, 2013 – "About This Blog" – Source: Deserted Places – "Abandoned Places and Urban Decay"
• Italian Ghost Towns. A new way of tourism? –  November 18, 2013 – by Cristina Vignoli [PLEASE NOTE: Her bio is In Italian Only] – "About" – Source: Found in the blog section of Italy Green Travel – "Find your Sustainable Accommodation discover the authenticity of travelling with nature at heart" – In English, Italian
• Italy's Earthquake Ravaged Ghost Towns – Thursday, August 01, 2013 – By Kaushik – Source: Amusing Planet – "Amazing Places • Wonderful People • Weird Stuff"
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

LISTS

• Ghost Town – "A solitary journey through the most charming ghost towns of Italy; unknown, forgotten and hidden places, with a creepy charm and a time-warn beauty" – "" – Source: web site – ""
• GHOST TOWNS IN ITALY – "6 ideas for curious travelers" – 03 FEB 14 – "About Us" – Source: Found in the DISCUSSIONS section of Tourism in Italy – "Welcome on Tourism in Italy... the Italian Tourism Guid"  – In English, Italian
• Ghost towns in Italy – "" – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

PHOTOGRAPHS

• 7 Earthquake Ghost Towns of Italy (PHOTOS) – "" – Source: The Weather Channel – "National and Local Weather Forecast, Hurricane, Radar and Report" – "The Weather Channel and weather.com provide a national and local weather forecast for cities, as well as weather radar, report and hurricane coverage."
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – "" 

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• TBS *, dated, xday, MONTH DD, 201X

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

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That's it for Wednesday, 6 August 2014: mercoledi, 6 agosto 2014

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.

"Una bella risata è come il sole in casa."
"A good laugh is sunshine in a house."

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 2014)

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Info about, for or on Italian American recipes

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2013)

Here are some links about, for or on Italian American recipes:

 BACKGROUND / INFORMATION

• Italian American cuisine – "is  the cuisine of Italian American immigrants and their descendants, who have modified Italian cuisine under the influence of American culture and immigration patterns of Italians to the United States." – Source:Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages

ITALIAN AMERICAN RECIPES – JUST A FEW OF MANY

• Italian-American 30-Minute Meals – "Rach says: "There's Italian and there's Italian American. The recipes here reflect both: They're spins on my family's favorite dishes or other specialties I have loved at first bite!" – "All About Rachael Ray" – Source: Every Day with Rachael Ray – "In the Magazine"
• Italian-American Classics – "Slideshow" – Source: FOOD & WINE – "INSPIRATION SERVED DAILY"
• Mangiamo!!! Italian-American Favorites – "Cookbook by Kim D." – Source: Found in the Cookbooks section of Food.com – "Home of the Home Cook"
• Our Best Italian-American Recipes – "SAVEUR magazine brings you multiple Italian-American favorites, such as cannelloni, lasagne, manicotti, and veal and eggplant parmesans." – Sep 18, 2009 – "About" – Source: SAVEUR – "Savor a World of Authenic Cuisine"
• Recipes – "Browse our collection of scrumptious Italian recipes and share your family favorites with others by submitting your recipes online." – Source: La Gazzetta Italiana – "began publication in May of 1992 to meet the growing demand by the Italian American community in the Greater Cleveland area for an Italian American newspaper. The publication's primary objectives at that time were to not only recognize our proud Italian heritage, traditions and culture but also to disseminate recent news, upcoming social events and local achievements." –  "About Us"
• Recipes – "Family-Friendly Italian Recipes By Category" – by Giulianna aka Bratiful – Source: My Italiano Connection – "Italian Influence + American Family Life = Mamma Mia" – "Organic Gardening - Recipes & Crafts" 
• X – ""  – ""– Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• BEVERAGES
• APERITIVO AKA APÉRITIF
• Info about an Italian aperitivo in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 22, 2011
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 14, 2012
• COFFEE
• Info about espresso (coffee) in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 27, 2009
• Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, August 28, 2007'
• SPIRITS
• Info about alcoholic drinks in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
• Info about, for or on the wines of the Abruzzo region of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 07, 2011
• Info about, for or on prosecco in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 25, 2011
• DESSERTS
• Info on some of the best gelaterie (where to buy gelato) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 20, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian pastries in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 25, 2012
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• FOOD / FOOD PRODUCTS
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info about, for or on rice and risotto in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• Info about, for or on soups (minestre) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian gourmet foods in and from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 21, 2011
• Info about, for or on truffles (tartufi) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 19, 2011
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• Info about, for or on pizza in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
  
• Info about, for or on salumi (Italian cured meats) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• Info about, for or on formaggi (cheeses) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• Info about, for or on pasta in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 28, 2010
• Info on some of the food delicacies/specialties from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Monday, March 08, 2010
• Info about chocolate in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 13, 2009
• Info on Olive Oil in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• Info on Food Products of Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 31, 2006
• FOOD STORES / GROCERY STORES
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 06, 2010
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 12, 2009
• Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy *, dated, Monday, November 21, 2005
• HERBS AND SPICES
• Info about, for or on herbs and spices used in Italian cooking *, dated,Thursday, June 28, 2012
• RECIPES
• Info about. for or on recipes from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 04, 2012
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES
• Info on food and wine products guide to the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated,Thursday, July 05, 2012
• Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) about, for or on food in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 16, 2011
• Info on food blogs in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: CHRISTMAS
• Info about traditional Italian Christmas foods and drink, meals and recipes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: MISCELLANEOUS
• Info about the Mediterranean diet and Italy *, dated, Sunday, May 12, 2013 
• Info about Italian food rules and food customs in Italy *, dated, Sunday, April 28, 2013
• Info about, for or on the regional cuisines of Italy *, dated, Sunday, April 21, 2013
• Info about, for or on Italian versus Italian-American cuisine *, dated, Sunday, April 14, 2013
• Info about "Slow Food" in Italy and beyond *, dated, Wednesday, August 15, 2012
• Info on food museums in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
• Info on Cooking Classes in Italy *, dated, Friday May 12, 2006
• Info on Visiting Food Shrines in France and one in Italy *, dated, Sunday, January 15, 2006
• TERMS / TERMINOLOGY AND KITCHEN TOOLS / UTENSILS
• Info about, for or on kitchen or cooking utensils (tools) from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info on culinary terms / cooking terminology used in Italian cooking *, dated, Wednesday, August 10, 2011

* = 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.

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That's it for Wednesday, 30 July 2014: mercoledi, 30 liglio 2014

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, author unknown.
 
"Cucinare è una forma d'amore."
"Cooking is Love made visible."

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 2013)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2013, All Rights Reserved.

Info on blog entries about, for or on travel to Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014)

Here are some links on blog entries about, for or on travel to Italy:

BLOG ENTRIES ABOUT, FOR OR ON TRAVEL TO ITALY

• TRAVEL: ADVICE, INSURANCE AND TIPS
• Info about, for and on the do's and don'ts of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 21, 2014
• Info about, for or on travel advice for Italy *, dated, Sunday, July 21, 2013
• Info on travel insurance for Italy and beyond *, dated, Friday, October 26, 2007     
• Info on Travel Tips to Italy *, dated, Friday, April 21, 2006 
• TRAVEL: AIRPORTS
• Info about, for or on airports for Rome / Roma, Italy  *, dated, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 
• Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 10, 2009
• Info on Airports in Italy, Airport Guides and How to Get To and From the Airport *, dated, Thursday, November 24, 2005
• TRAVEL: "APPS" AKA "APPLICATIONS"
• Info about smartphones and tablets "apps" AKA "applications" when traveling to Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, December 22, 2013  
• Info about, for or on travel "apps" AKA "applications for Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, August 25, 2013
• Info about, for or on "apps" AKA "applications" for Roma/Rome, Italy *, dated, Thursday, June 14, 2012
• TRAVEL: BLOG ENTRIES
• Info about, for or on blog entries on traveler Information for Italy and beyond  *, dated, Wednesday, February 19, 2014  
• TRAVEL: CRIME
• Info about crime in Italy *, dated, Sunday, July 07, 2013
• Info about preventing identity thief while traveling to Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, May 05, 2013
• Info on pickpocketing in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
• Info on Scams and Ripoffs in Italy *, dated, Friday, May 26, 2006
• Info on Personal Safety in Italy *, dated, Thursday, December 01, 2005
• TRAVEL: DRIVING
• Info about road trips in Italy and beyond *, dated, Wednesday, March 19, 2014
• Info about ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato) violations, traffic cameras and other traffic tickets in Italy *, dated,
• Info about scenic drives in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 25, 2010
• Info about the Autostrade per l'Italia *, dated, Friday, February 15, 2008
• Info about Telepass.it (electronic toll collection system) in Italy *, dated, Friday, March 09, 2007
• Info on Distance Calculators (How Far Is It?) for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• Info about Driving in Italy *, dated, Friday, March 17, 2006
• TRAVEL: EATING / FOOD
• Info about, in or on food in Roma / Rome *, dated, Wednesday, April 30, 2014
• Info on dietary/food allergy translation cards for Italy *, dated Friday, August 10, 2007
• Info on being gluten-free in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, May 29, 2007
• Info on Vegetarian Eating in Italy *, dated, Friday, November 03, 2006
• Info about Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Italy *, dated Wednesday, May 31, 2006
• TRAVEL: ELECTRONICS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TABLETS, LAPTOPS AND ELECTRICAL PLUG ADAPTERS, ETC.
• Info on traveling with your tablet and/or other electrical devices to Italy and abroad *, dated, Wednesday, March 05, 2014
• Info on traveling with your laptop to Italy and abroad *, dated, Friday, July 20, 2007
• Info about electrical plug adapters, power strips and voltage converters for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• TRAVEL: GUIDES AND INFORMATION
• Info on.travel guides and travel information for Abruzzo, Italy *, dated,Wednesday, June 02, 2010
• Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 17, 2009
• Info on Travel Guides and Information for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• TRAVEL: HEALTH
• Info about traveling with prescription medication to Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday. September 15, 2013
• Info about health or medical information for travelers to Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 08, 2011
• Info about traveling with allergies to Italy *, dated Friday, January 26, 2007
• Info on Travelers' Health in Italy and Europe *, dated, Friday, December 02, 2005
• TRAVEL: MAPS
• Info on maps for Abruzzo, Italy  *, dated, Wednesday, September 01, 2010
• Info for maps of Roma / Rome, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
• Info on maps for Tuscany / Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
• Info on On-Line Route Planning and Maps of Italy *, dated, Thursday, November 17, 2005 
• TRAVEL: MISCELLANEOUS
•  Info about, for or on tourist cards in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 
• Info about keeping cool in Italy when it gets HOT *, dated, Sunday, June 30, 2013
• TRAVEL: MONEY
• Info on the usage of ATM, debit and credit cards in Italy and Europe *, dated, Wednesday, March 17, 2010
• Info about ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, April 25, 2006
• TRAVEL: SAFETY
• Info about travel safety and health when traveling to and from Italy and beyond *, dated, Wednesday, May 14, 2014  
• TRAVEL: SECURITY
• Info about, for or on travel security to Italy and beyond *, dated, Friday, April 11, 2014
• Info about tourist / travel mistakes when visiting Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, November 03, 2013
• Info about travel security products and accessories to use when you are visiting Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, October 20, 2013
• Info about hotel security and safety in Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, September 22, 2013 
• TRAVEL: TRANSPORTATION (SEE ABOVE: TRAVEL: AIRPORTS)
• Info about transportation options in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 12, 2011
• Info About Transportation in Tuscany / Toscana, Italy *, dated, Tuesday, April 21, 2009
• Info on Bus Transportation in Italy *, dated, Friday, September 15, 2006
• Info about Trains and Train Stations in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, May 16, 2006  
• Info on Private and Public Transportation and Other Transportation Modes in Italy *, dated, Saturday, December 03, 2005
• TRAVEL: TYPE OF TRAVELER
• Info about, for or on women traveling solo to Italy or beyond *, dated, Sunday, October 06, 2013
• Info about, for, or on senior travel AKA mature travelers to Italy *, dated, Sunday, September 01, 2013
• Info for Handicapped and Disabled Travelers going to Italy *, dated Friday, May 18, 2007
• Info for Disabled/Handicapped, Hearing Impaired and/or Vision/Sight Individuals in Italy *, dated, Friday, March 3, 2006
• TRAVEL: WEATHER
• Info about the weather (meteo) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated, Wednesday, September 30, 2009
• Info about the Weather in Italy *, dated, Friday, April 28, 2006  
• TRAVEL: WEB CAMS
• Info on webcams in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 04, 2010
• Info on webcams in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 09, 2009
• Info on Webcams in Italy *, dated, Friday, January 12, 2007
• TRAVEL: WHAT TO PACK
• Info on what to wear / how to dress / what to pack when traveling to Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, June 02, 2013
• Info on Travel Accessories and Gear for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, November 06, 2007 
• RELATED
• Info about keeping your home safe while traveling to Italy and beyond *, dated,  Monday, December 02, 2013
• Info on Travel Web Sites: Italy, Europe and wherever *, dated Friday, September 12, 2008

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
•  TBA*, dated, xday, MONTH DD, 201X

* = 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.

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That's it for Wednesday, 23 July 2014: mercoledi, 23 luglio 2014

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, author unknown.

"Non ci ricordiamo dei giorni, ci ricordiamo dei momenti."
"We do not remember days, we remember moments."

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: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on tourist cards in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

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

BACKGROUND / INFORMATION

• Tourist Cards – "Travel and explore the monumental cultural heritage of the cities and Regions of Italy with Tourist Cards!  Take advantage of museum and cultural offers, deals on public transport, and other discounts." – "" – Source: ITALIA – "Discover Italy | Travel ideas | News |  Video | Info | Maps" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

TOURIST CARDS: BY CITY OR REGION –  JUST A SAMPLING

• FIRENZE / FLORENCE
• Firenzecard – "welcome to Florence !" – "FIRENZE INFECTIOUS BEAUTY" – Source: www.firenzeturismo.it – "THE FLORENCE OFFICIAL TOURISM BOARD AND WEBSITE" – "Tourist information | Events | Arts & museums | Explore Florence and its regions" – In English, Italian, Spanish
• Firenze Card – "Florence Museum and Transportation Pass" – by Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
• Florence City Pass – "Florence City Pmass with Skip the Line for Uffizi and Accademia Gallery" – "Best buy for Sightseeing, Tours and Attractions" – Source: City Discovery^® – "Sightseeing, tours & attractions"
• GENOVA / GENOA
• 24/48 Hour Genova Museum Card – "" – Source: Get Your Guide – "Things to do, all over the world"
• GENOA MUSEUM CARD – "The city and its culture in your pocket" – Source: www.visitgenoa.it – "Your complete guide to visiting the city" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• MILANO / MILAN
• MilanoCard –  ". . . is the first card for tourist services in the city of Milan, Italy. It offers free public transportation, free entry / huge discount to over 20 top Milan Museums, Restaurants & over 500 attraction at reduced price." – Source: web site – "Milan in your hands" – In English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
• ROMA / ROME
• Rome Passes and Cards - Discount Passes and Combination Tickets – "How to Save Money and Time when Visiting Rome, Italy" – by Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
• TORINO / TURIN
• TORINO+PIEMONTE CARDS – "YOUR MASTER KEYS" – "" – Source: turismotorinoeprovinci – "Welcome to the official tourism site of Turin and its province" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Torino and Piemonte Card – "Discount Passes for Turin and Piedmont Save money on your vacation in Turin and the Piedmont Region" – by Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
• VENEZIA / VENICE 
• Moving in Venice – "Buy online Public Transport Actv, Churches and Museums, Venice Services tickets on VENEZIA UNICA" – Source: Actv – "Company" – In English, Italian
• Venezia Unica - City Pass (Venice Card) – ". . . It is ideal for tourists who want user-friendly and uneventful visits to the city, its museums, Fondazioni and most beautiful churches." – Source: VENEZIAUNICA – "the official tourism portal of Venice" – In English, Italian
• Venice Tourist Travel Cards – "Save money on public transportation in Venice with a 12-hour to 7-day tourist pass." – "Durant and Cheryl Imboden's" – Source: Found in the Venice for Visitors subsection within the Venice, Italy Travel Guide: 2014 section of Europe for Visitors – "is a Forbes and Washington Post "Best of the Web" editorial site that provides unbiased information about European travel and cruising. Our pages have been viewed more than 70 million times in the last six years alone."
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• TBA *, dated, xday, MONTH DD, 201X

* = 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 500+ 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 Wednesday, 16 July 2014: mercoledi, 16 luglio 2014

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.

"A buon intenditor poche parole."
"Few words (are sufficient) for the good listener."

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 2014)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on staying in monasteries in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

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

BACKGROUND / INFORMATION

• How to Stay in a Monastery in Europe – "When traveling to Europe, consider staying in a monastery. Monasteries offer low prices, safety and serenity. However, they do not offer amenities such as swimming pools, free toiletries or bellhops. Many rooms don't even have televisions. You will feel secure while staying in an unfamiliar country though, and these places offer hot meals and warm smiles." – "About" – Source: eHow – "Discover the expert in you."
• Staying in Convents and Monasteries in Italy – "Staying in Italian convents or Italian monasteries instead of a HOTEL OR even a hostel is an excellent budget accommodation option, but even beyond being a way to save money it also gives you a unique accommodation experience. While some of the monasteries and convents have stricter rules than an ordinary hotel or hostel would have, most people should have no trouble abiding by them." – May 14th, 2007 – by Jessica [Spiegel] – Source: Italy section of WhyGo, Part of the BootsnAll Travel Network – "ONE-STOP INDIE TRAVEL GUIDE EST. 1998"
• Staying in a monastery in Italy – "Italian monasteries often offer cheap (sometimes even free) overnight accommodation to pilgrims and non-religious travelers alike." – Source: reidsitaly.com – "travel beyond vacations ™" 
• X – "" – Source: X – ""

STAYING IN A MONASTERY (ACCOMMODATIONS)

• BOOKING MONASTERY – "Our Services" – "About Us" – Source: web site – "Monastery stays, Convents, Guest houses in Italy" – In English, Italian. Spanish
• Monastery Stays^® – "The accommodation booking service for lodging in authentic monasteries and convents in Italy." – Source: web site – "Open to all, welcoming hospitality"
• Where to Stay in Rome | Convent and Monastery Accommodation in Rome | Travel to Italy –  9 December, 2009 – by ItalyTravelista – Source: ItalyTravelista by Nancy Aiello Tours – "Travel Italy at Your Own Family Pace!"
• X  – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• GREAT MONASTERIES IN ITALY – "We present a representative number of Italian Monasteries, and  among them the most important from both  religious and artistic point of view. Is well known that in the Italian history the role of of religious institutions like the greatest monk orders was always very important for the culture and for the arts." – Source: ITALIA – "The Italian National Tourist Board North America"
• Monasteries and Mountains in Umbria – "" – by Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
• Ancient Abbeys and Monasteries in Eastern Umbria - 1 of 3
• Pascelupo and Hiking in Monte Cucco Park - 2 of 3
• Fonte Avellana Monastery, Across the Border in le Marche Region - 3 of 3
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• TBA *, dated, xday, MONTH DD, 201X

* = 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 500+ 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 Wednesday, 9 July 2014: mercoledi, 9 luglio 2014

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.

"Non affoga colui che cade in acqua - ma affoga chi male incappa."
"Who falls in water doesn't drown - but who falls badly will."

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 2014)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.

Info about, for or on the blue flag beaches of Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 31 JULY 2014)

Here are some links about, for or on the blue flag beaches of Italy:


BACKGROUND/INFORMATION

• Blue Flag – "The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to more than 4000 beaches and marinas in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealnd, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean." – "History" – Source: web site – "" 
• Blue Flag Beaches in Italy – "...The Blue Flag Award is given to the beaches that offer clean and safe bathing areas..." – Source: lifeinitaly.com – "Italy | Italy daily news, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
• Number Of Blue Flag Clean Italian Beaches Increases in 2014  – Katia Amore – Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 18:55 – "ABOUT US" – Source: italy magazine – "Everything Italy. Authentically Italian."
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

BLUE FLAG BEACHES OF ITALY

• Blue Flag Beaches of Southern Italy: Sicily – Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 – blogger: Cherrye Moore – Source: my Bella Vita– "Calabria: Take the Toe by the Horns!""
• Blue Flag Beaches of Southern Italy: Calabria – Monday, June 2nd, 2014 
  
  Monday, June 2nd, 2014 
  

  Monday, June 2nd, 2014 
  Monday, June 2nd, 2014 
• X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

LISTS

• Blue Flag Beaches in Italy 2013: Liguria Tops The List – June 11, 2013 – by: Kathy McCabe  – "About" – Source: Bostoniano^® – "Boston's Italian American Voice™" – "EMBRACE YOUR INNER ITALIAN^®"
• ITALY– "" – Source: Blue Flag – "The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to more than 4000 beaches and marinas in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean."
• X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""

RELATED

• Italy’s best eco-friendly beaches – July 25, 2014  –  by Silvia Ombellini – "About" – Source: Found in the blog section of Italy Green Travel – "Find your Sustainable Accommodation discover the authenticity of travelling with nature at heart" – In English, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• Info on dog beaches (spiagge per cani) in Toscana/Tuscany, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, January 11, 2012
• Info about, for or on coastal Tuscany (Toscana costiera,), Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 31, 2011
• Info on or about the beaches (spiagge) of the Abruzzo region of Italy, *, dated, Wednesday, July 07, 2010 

* = 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 500+ 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 Wednesday, 2 July 2014: mercoledi, 2 luglio 2014

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.

"Altra cosa è: il dire, altra il fare."
"Saying is one thing, doing another."

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: 31 JULY 2014)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.