Mary Hamilton-Smith of Australian Womens Travel writes about one of her favourite destinations - why not join her on one of her trips To me Lake Como in Northern Italy is like a piece of heaven and I return there as many times as possible, which is why it features so many times in my tours to Italy! It has been appreciated for its beauty and uniqueness for ages, and even as early as Roman times. Throughout history artists, writers and actors … [Read more...]
My Life in the Mountains of Sondrio, Italy
Guest post by Alessandra Bianchi who enjoys the mountain life and writes on travel blogs. how can i get my ex back Many people head to the major cities like Rome, Florence and Venice when they visit Italy on holiday. Others travel down the Italian coast, which is another popular option. However, I’d like to tell you about the place where I live, which is still unknown to many tourists and can therefore provide you with an experience unlike any … [Read more...]
Monarch’s new flights to Italy are a ‘runway’ success!
Monarch’s new routes to Italy have been commemorated with an extraordinary project. To celebrate the launching of new flights to Milan, Rome, Verona and Venice, Monarch unveiled some spectacular 3D artwork on its Gatwick runway. The artwork, a big hit amongst passengers and onlookers, features a display of Roman gladiators, opera singers and Venice’s famed gondolas. Monarch’s new routes to Italy’s finest cities are the next step in the company’s … [Read more...]
Entering the Monastery – great accommodation in religious houses in Italy
Cost and character I was in Europe for a few months and the idea of staying in a monastery guest house had a fascinating spiritual aura about it. And not just because the budget. In fact the cost had little to do with the desire. It was more about authentic character and immersion in history, as well as the wish to be a momentary part of a long tradition, even going into the chapel to experience the music and the silence, and the deep sense of … [Read more...]
Places in Italy every Woman should go
Some people are pioneers, others of us are always looking for recommendations - a story from someone else who have "been there - done that", so we can fine tune a trip, rather than start from scratch. That is what travel blogs are about and it is also what Susan Van Allen's book offers this for Italy - she must have had a wonderful time researching it, what stories we weave when we travel. Susan Van Allen’s new travel book 100 Places in Italy … [Read more...]
Good tastes of Tuscany
Good Tastes of Tuscany is run by Elizabeth Morris & Meaghan Barr as a female family run business that caters to mixed groups but also womens groups for travel in Tuscany. They have a very successful cooking school that provides classes for single, multi day & 7 day culinary & cultural programs. Newly listed on the networking website Women Travel the World, Elizabeth and Meaghan are living the dream - join in one of their fabulous … [Read more...]
Tuscany Welcomes Women – and 70,000 Candles in Pisa
The Luminara di San Ranieri Un incantesimo di luce si riflette su tutta la citta' per il Patrono The Pisans celebrate their patron saint, Saint Ranieri, with more than 70,000 candles which light up the palazzi, bridges, and towers along the Arno. Antique illuminations are placed on the Leaning Tower and along the crenellations of the city walls around Piazza dei Miracoli. The reflections of the candles in the Arno River is enhanced by floating … [Read more...]
