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Getting around Europe: Car -v- Train?

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Auguri per le Feste Natalizie e un Felice Anno Nuovo

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A proverb that resonates...

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"Lavorare per vivere e non vivere per lavorare.""Work to live and don't live to work."Continue

Reflecting on Roberto Benigni's words - it's good to look back once in a while...

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Ciao Heather e benvenuta, We are so pleased to have you as a member of our community site. Our mission is to provide our members with a source of information about Italy and the opportunity for you to interact and share your experiences,…

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I attended an art course in a small village called Mondiano in Le Marche and it was a beautiful village, very scenic, lots of wonderful hillside farms, we stayed in a farmhouse with a wonderful garden.

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Ciao Gary - che belli sentimenti--sei proprio un romantico!

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Getting around Europe: Car -v- Train?

Winding road in CapriHow much time do we spend researching and planning before we can actually take off and enjoy our European travels?The article in The Sydney Morning Herald, (5 Feb. 2012) discusses some pros and cons on moving from place to place.Read on...there's a lot of information and useful tips to help you…See More

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Hi Steve - what a disappointment! I visited the gardens a long time ago and recall they were quite pleasant - it was over 8 years ago in summer. It's a shame - hope they're not a victim of the economic crisis! Marianna

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Steve Giles commented on Marianna's blog post 'Undiscovered Le Marche'

Thanks for this - you've made me think that we may need to go there while we are in Italy. A good detailed article!

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Undiscovered Le Marche

Medieval Castle and fortress in Mondavio (PU), Le Marche"Stay off the nation's freeway when possible and stick to the curvy side roads: unknown Italy isn't found between toll booths."…See More

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Liana commented on Marianna's blog post '"Has travelling changed your life?"'

I had my first big trip when I was 5, my family took a boat the "Marconi" to Italy. It was 1 month long and we went via the cape of South Africa and then spent 4 months in Europe. I know I definitely got the travel bug then and I have…

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Marianna commented on Marianna's blog post '"Has travelling changed your life?"'

Hi Gary - it seems to me that 'big' cities the world over have similar characteristics: they try to cater to the 'tourist' and seem to lose some of their atmosphere and customs. These days I love travelling to smaller cities and…

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Gary Chow commented on Marianna's blog post '"Has travelling changed your life?"'

I would say travelling has changed my life. When I was in my mid-twenties, I ditched my job, left a relationship, and hit the road for 20 months. I went first to the States, then to Canada, across to Europe, North Africa and finally home. I had so…

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Undiscovered Le Marche

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Medieval Castle and fortress in Mondavio (PU), Le Marche

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"Has travelling changed your life?"

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Italian Encounters Travels....

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We are very excited to announce that in the next year we will be launching organised and personalised tours to Italy.

To ensure we develop products that meet the needs of those travelling with us, we have designed a short 'Holiday in Italy' questionnaire to collect data on your needs and preferences for an Italian holiday.

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The human face of conflict

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In 'Love and War in the Apennines' (1971) the author, Eric Newby, gives an account of his personal experiences as a British prisoner of war and later an escaped prisoner in Italy during WWII. Newby recounts in detail his life as an escapee who evades his captors and…

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At 6:57am on May 27, 2011, Maree Helene De Berg said…: Grazia Marianna, I need this holiday so much I have been thinking of nothing else. I have been told only one person speaks english in the town so we have been practicing our Italian a lot!. I think this is the best way to get to know an area and being a little town makes it perfect.

At 12:10pm on May 12, 2011, Caterina Zarelli said…: Ciao Marianna

Sorry for my delayed reply, just found your comment and had to translate some Italian. I know a little but not all - scusa!! Mi dispiace. No I am not born in Italy though my family come from the Lazio region. Don't really have ties there now though sadly. Wish we did!! The last time I went there we stayed in the town of Frascati which was interesting. The traffic in the town was insane.

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At 5:23pm on April 29, 2011, Caterina Zarelli said…: Grazie mille, Marianna. E fantastico to discover you site. I came across it by accident and I'm so glad I did.

At 1:58am on November 8, 2010, Jo Merton said…: Ciao Marianna. It must be bellissimo in Italia during Winter, especially Northern Italy and the Alps! What region of Italy do you intend to travel through? Which was your favourite Cinque Terre village? One more question - Could you recommend b & b accommodation in Riomaggiore or Vernazza, Cinque Terre? There's so many to choose from! Jo.

At 2:22pm on November 7, 2010, Jo Merton said…: Grazie Marianna. Your a gem! I'm planning the trip for May 2011. At this stage, I will be flying to Pisa Airport and staying for a few days to do day trips in the region. I will then take the train to Levanto and will be walking the Cinque Terre, ending in Santa Margherita. Finally, a few days in Bellagio, Lake Como to visit the lake region. Contento, Molto Contento! Ciao, Jo.
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At 10:53am on July 21, 2010, Nick Dixon said…: Hi Marianna,
Very happy to contribute photos, information and stoies to IE. Lets, the three of us have coffee soon and discuss what might be in the future.
Nick

At 3:16pm on July 20, 2010, Brenda Masterton said…: Hi Marianna,
Great to hear from you. I found out about Italian Encounters through Kali Pulos she encourage me to join. I am so glad I did. I have always wanted to visit Italy and decided about a year ago to learn your beautiful langauge. I have been studing Italian for just over a year now. Studied lots of Grammar, but have little conversation, however I am working on this. I plan to visit Italy next year, I would love to attend some cooking schools and learn to cook some fabulous Italian dishes. I also hoping to spend several weeks in Florence studying the Italian Language. I love reading anything I can find on Italy. Have read Head Over Heel by Chris Harrrison, a fun read. Just finished Amore and Amaretti by Victoria Cosford, and the latest book is La Bella Lingua. I subcribe to Italianicious and joy this magazine. Your photo's are great. Saluti Brenda

At 6:26pm on July 19, 2010, Italian Encounters said…: Ciao Marianna, Your photos are so beautiful!

At 11:28pm on June 18, 2010, Liana said…: Love your new photo Marianna!

At 8:43am on May 8, 2010, Italian Encounters said…: Ciao Facina and benvenuti!

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