"Marianna, It's a passion, not an obsession! Perhaps, as you say, is there a difference? The architecture of Italia is devine, and is one of the many reasons I return to my favourite country - Italia. During my last trip to Italia in May, I also…"
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Jo Merton replied to Steve Giles's discussion Is the Italian or French Countryside the most scenic?"Hi Steve,
I have only had the pleasure of experiencing the Italian Alps and they are magnificient. One of the many reasons I continue to go back to my favourite country - Italia. However, I will have an opportunity to visit the French…"
Liana left a comment for Jo Merton"Hi Jo,
Your trip sounds great and 5 weeks is a good amount of time too.
Abruzzo and Umbria are both really lovely. If you wanted to see Abbruzzo Marianna is your best resource there.
The questions is always how fast do you want to travel around?…"
Jo Merton left a comment for Liana"Ciao Liana,
I won't be travelling to Italia until June this year. I will be travelling throughout Italia and France for five weeks from the beginning of June and into July. I fly into Roma for the Italian leg of the trip, and I'm…"
Liana left a comment for Jo Merton"Ciao Jo,
Buon Anno!!!
I'm in Italy right now and travelling around - Are you coming to Italy soon and what are your plans?
A presto
Liana"
Jo Merton commented on Jo Merton's photo
Cinque Terre
"Ciao Gary. Grazie for the comment. Aprile will be a bellisimo time to be visit the Cinque Terre. The weather should be divine. I stayed either side of the 5 terres in Levanto and Santa Margherita. However, when I plan my next trip I would…"
Marianna commented on Jo Merton's album
Italia May 2011
"Ciao Jo - these photos are awe-inspiring! Looks like the weather was perfect for you.
A presto
Marianna"
Marianna left a comment for Jo Merton"Hi Jo, just found an article on the Cinque Terre you might find of interest. Hope all is well...
http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/leisure-articles/italians-preserve-cinque-terre-with-strict-no-motor-policy-034414."
Jo Merton left a comment for Marianna"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…"
Marianna left a comment for Jo Merton"Ciao Jo,
Your choice of travelling in late Spring is ideal, all the places you're planning to visit should be beautiful. My photos of the Cinque Terre have come back vividly to mind. You will have a wonderful, wonderful time.
I'm looking…"
Jo Merton left a comment for Marianna"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…"
Marianna left a comment for Jo Merton"Jo, here's another site that has been rated http://www.bbplanet.it/dormire/bellagio/. Ciao, Marianna"
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- At 1:01 on January 10, 2012, Liana said…
Hi Jo,
Your trip sounds great and 5 weeks is a good amount of time too.
Abruzzo and Umbria are both really lovely. If you wanted to see Abbruzzo Marianna is your best resource there.
The questions is always how fast do you want to travel around? These days I prefer to choose some areas/places and relax in them rather than trying to go to too many places in the one trip. Hence a big part of this trip will be a month in Florence, which has so many smaller places around it to visit. Currently skiing in the Dolomites for 2 weeks.
We have the luxury of time on this trip (1 year) but still becasue I don't want to rush around I know I won't see everything - se la vie.
If you're a skier, The dolomites are great! Aparently you never have to do the same run twice, there is over 1,000km of runs which my husband is happily exploring every day. I am in Ski school :-)
A presto
Liana
PS Just booked our trip to Venice for Carnevale Mid feb - very excited about this as I never thought I would be able to get there or afford the accommodation.
- At 19:36 on January 2, 2012, Liana said…
Ciao Jo,
Buon Anno!!!
I'm in Italy right now and travelling around - Are you coming to Italy soon and what are your plans?
A presto
Liana
- At 6:25 on November 18, 2010, Marianna said…
- Hi Jo, just found an article on the Cinque Terre you might find of interest. Hope all is well...
http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/leisure-articles/italians-preserve-cinque-terre-with-strict-no-motor-policy-034414.
- At 17:13 on November 7, 2010, Marianna said…
- Ciao Jo,
Your choice of travelling in late Spring is ideal, all the places you're planning to visit should be beautiful. My photos of the Cinque Terre have come back vividly to mind. You will have a wonderful, wonderful time.
I'm looking forward to seeing snow when I go to Italy in late January/February 2011. Love the winters over there (as a traveller).
A presto
Marianna
- At 14:20 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.
- At 12:46 on November 7, 2010, Marianna said…
- Jo, here's another site that has been rated http://www.bbplanet.it/dormire/bellagio/. Ciao, Marianna
- At 12:34 on November 7, 2010, Marianna said…
- Ciao Jo
Saw your message on our Italian Encounters Facebook page in relation to accommodation in Bellagio - Lago di Como. I don't know the area very well and can't recommend accommodation, but have done a little research for you--see the attached link. It's in Italian, but you should have no problem. When will you be there?
Anyway, I hope this helps. If I find any further information, I'll let you know.
http://www.4htl.it/alberghi/bellagio.htm
A presto
Marianna
- At 17:57 on August 27, 2010,
Italian Encounters said… - Ciao Joanna, Benvenuta!
Liana and I (founders of Italian Encounters) are very happy to welcome you as a member.
Please feel free to add your favourite photos of Italy, view and comment on our content and discussions and generally play along.
We hope to see you on this site.
Saluti da
Mariana
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