"Thanks for your beautiful writing Di regarding the Boboli gardens. When we visited I found the gardens in need of attention. The limonaia was closed, so I was unable to appeciate this area. The main dissappointment I had were the extensive water…"
Travel, Food, Style, Language - Sharing the Passion for all Things Italian
Click to Learn more about Italian Encounters' inaugural
Abruzzo: A Feast for the Senses 13-day tour from 29 Aug - 10 Sept 2012
Experience Abruzzo's authentic culture, traditions & festivals, gastronomic delights, heritage & unspoilt beauty
-
Steve Giles
- Male
- Sydney, NSW
- Australia
- FEATURES
- Topics & Questions (15)
- Featured Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Steve Giles's Questions & Topics
Is the Italian or French Countryside the most scenic?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Giles Mar 18. 2 Replies 1 Like
I was asked this question just the other day - Is the Italian or French countryside the most scenic?This is an interesting question? What do others think?Let me share some of my own observations.I…Continue
Finding Cheap Airfares
Started Feb 29 0 Replies 1 Like
I have found a valuable website for plane travel - I use www.farecompare.com for finding cheap plane flights. This search engine will check all available…Continue
Tags: Airfares
Venice - Getting There
Started Feb 29 0 Replies 1 Like
I was just in Venice during February, 2012.When I am travelling, my biggest concern is how do I get from location to location.We were in Florence, and had to travel from there to Venice. I had never…Continue
Tags: Travelling-to-Venice, Venice
Review - Boboli Garden, Florence - Poorly Maintained, not worth the time or price
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marianna Feb 9. 1 Reply 3 Likes
I saw the Boboli Gardens, which form part of the Pitti Palace, over several hours so I feel like I gave them a good chance.The gardens are colourless and not being well maintained. Water fountains…Continue
Tags: Tuscany, Florence, Reviews, Boboli-Gardens
Steve Giles's Page
Lastest Activity
Steve Giles replied to Gary Chow's discussion Italian: the language of love"Hi Gary,
Thanks for the feed back. I'll try and have a look by Zoe. We are currently in Spain, having travelled via both Italy and France. I truly love both the Italian and French language. I still making my mind up over Spanish. All this…"
Steve Giles replied to Steve Giles's discussion Is the Italian or French Countryside the most scenic?"Hi Jo,
Thats excellent news. Italy truly has wonderful countryside. We are currently in Lake Como - staying at Bellagio. I had heard many things about the Lakes area and was not aware how large it was. You would need several weeks to see the area…"
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…"
Steve Giles replied to Gary Chow's discussion Italian: the language of love"Hi Gary,
It sounds like you may have done very well on Valentine's day.
I have been hearing for quite some time that Italian is the language of LOVE. I agree that when compared with the English language we fall well short. Our accent…"
Steve Giles replied to Marianna's discussion Getting around Europe: Car -v- Train?"Hi Marianna,
I have always been a person who liked to drive around when overseas. On my first trip to Italy in 2009 I drove everywhere. I always found it easier! On my second trip this year (2012) I have had the reverse approach. When you look at…"
Marianna liked Steve Giles's discussion Review - Boboli Garden, Florence - Poorly Maintained, not worth the time or priceMarianna replied to Steve Giles's discussion Review - Boboli Garden, Florence - Poorly Maintained, not worth the time or price"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"
Steve Giles replied to Italian Encounters's discussion Florence Itinerary 2: Piazza della Signoria"Hi Marianna,
This has been really useful for us as we travel Florence. Thanks for the detail and pictures it has helped to know what is what.
Great job!"
Profile Information
- How did you hear about Italian Encounters
- I was invited to join
- What are you most interested in?
- Travel, Art
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
© 2012 Created by Italian Encounters.
