Tag archives for Italy
The Radar: DC’s Cherry Blossoms Arrive Early, When to Visit Capri, A Look Back at Prague
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on March 5, 2012 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Italy in New York
Posted by Megan Snedden on March 1, 2012 
On April 10, 1912, John Brescio’s grandfather boarded the Titanic with forged embarkation documents to come to America for the first time. Before setting sail, however, authorities kicked him off the ship. Though he was furious at the moment, he managed to make it to New York City on another boat. Alive. Brescio, owner of…
I Heart My City: Katie’s Rome
Posted by I Heart My City on January 11, 2012 
Buongiorno city-lovers! Welcome back to another Wednesday edition of I Heart My City. Today’s insider guide to Rome was sent to us by American expat and foodie Katie Parla, who writes about mouthwatering eats in Italy and beyond on her Parla Food blog. Discover Katie’s favorite places to eat, shop, and play in the Italian capital, then…
The Brighter Side of Naples
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on October 17, 2011 
Face it—Naples is likely not the first destination to come to mind when planning a trip to Italy. I take that back—you may decide to go to Naples, but only as a jumping-off point for Capri or the Amalfi Coast. I mean, grit, grime, and crime are not the best calling cards for tourism. So…
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National Geographic Traveler contributing editor Christopher Elliott recently spent a week in Italy with his family. Here’s what he discovered. When you think of visiting Italy, a familiar highlight reel probably comes to mind: the Roman Colosseum, the Vatican, Michelangelo’s David, or pigeons in St. Mark’s Square. But try making the trip with three young…
A Taste of Le Marche, Italy
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on October 13, 2011 
On a recent trip to Italy’s Marche region, I didn’t so much see the sites as I did taste the flavors. Nestled between Umbria and the Adriatic Sea, the Marche is often called “Italy in one region” because it encompasses all things Italian in just one small area, from lavender-covered hills, to olive trees, to…
First-Class Cooking Schools
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 11, 2011 
Mediterranean culinary schools offer lessons in good living. By Rachel Howard From the October issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. Glorious Greek Cooking › Ikaría, Greece Inhabitants of the remote Greek island of Ikaría are a third more likely than Americans to reach the age of 90. But eating like a Greek doesn’t mean abstinence: Good living and convivial…
The Radar: Europe’s Weird Events, Travel with Gowalla, 9/11 Memorial Plaza Opens to Public
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on September 22, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Hotel Central: Under the Tuscan Moon
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 20, 2011 
Florence leads a hotel renaissance in Italy with design- forward inns just a stroll from the Duomo. By George W. Stone From the September issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. No one ever accused Tuscany’s capital of being sleepy. But these days, this Renaissance hub is humming with hotels that redefine classic Florentine style with a few modern…
#FriFotos: Roman Reflection
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 26, 2011 
Colosseum, Rome Our pick for this week’s #FriFotos* is a beautiful nighttime shot of the Colosseum and its reflection in the puddles along a wet sidewalk. The photo was submitted to My Shot by Douglas Wylie and selected by our editors for a Your Italy Photos gallery. Do you want to see one of your photographs featured in National…
The Radar: Destinations for the Broken-Hearted, Late Summer Airline Deals, Flight Crews in Dirndls
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 24, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Now on Newsstands: Traveler’s September Issue
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 16, 2011 
Come travel the globe with us– from Hawaii to Hanoi, Italy to Egypt– by picking up a copy of the September issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine, now on newsstands.
Atop Milan’s Duomo
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on August 8, 2011 
I fell in love with our July/August cover, which photographer Dave Yoder shot from the top of Milan’s magnificent Duomo. Commissioned in the 14th century, the towering cathedral—which dominates Milan’s city center—took nearly 500 years to complete. A few weeks ago, I found myself standing in the center of this fashion capital. Just of the…
Snorkeling for Roman Ruins
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on August 2, 2011 
By Barbara A. Noe In Italy, Roman ruins sprinkle the landscape like Parmesan cheese on pasta. In a twist of the typical, terrestrial way to see them, I recently donned a snorkel mask and fins on the Bay of Naples. Heading out in a Zodiac some 400 yards off the coast of Pozzuoli, six miles north of…
The Radar: Italian Islands You’ve Never Heard Of, Guide to Valencia, Mexico City Museums
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on July 26, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Farmhouse Living in Tuscany
Posted by Susan O'Keefe on July 13, 2011 
Driving from the Florence airport to the small town of Casole d’Elsa in the heart of Tuscany feels like traveling deep into a landscape painting of rolling hills dotted with cypress trees and stone farmhouses. My perch for the week is a traditional stone casele (farmhouse) named Pulcinello (after one of the original farms on the estate), one of 28 farmhouses that have been restored at Castello di Casole, a resident/hotel property and working farm sprawled over 4,200 acres about 16 miles west of Siena.
The Radar: Rome’s Five Best Steps, Fly or Drive?, What Not to Do on a RTW Trip
Posted by Sarah Youngson on July 1, 2011 
In a city entrenched in rich history, it’s hard to know which one of Rome’s many architectural marvels to see first. Check out Italian Notes blog to get an insider’s view on the city’s five best steps. [Italian Notes] Will you be flying or driving to your next vacation destination? With gas prices still rising…
The Radar: Italy Beyond Pasta, Travel the U.S. by Bike, JetBlue Discontinues ‘All You Can Jet’ Pass
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on June 23, 2011 
Prosciutto in Parma, sea urchin in Bari, and formaggio in Venice. Explore the gustatory delights of Italy beyond pizza and pasta with this guide to cities and restaurants around Italy serving creative cuisine. [AOL] The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has announced that the Association of American State Highway and Transportation Officials will be adding new…
The Radar: Italy’s Vespa Museum, Provence Cooking Schools, D.C. Jazz Fest
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on June 6, 2011 
The Vespa might just be as big of an Italian icon as the Colosseum or Sofia Loren. Learn more about the history of the scooter at the Museo Piaggio in Pontedera, Italy where Vespas of all shapes, design, and colors are on display. [Velvet Escape via #ngtradar] Learn about Southern French culinary history and culture,…
The Radar: Italy Edition
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on May 25, 2011 
Viva Italia! Food, wine, fashion, and the pursuit of la dolce vita. It’s not hard to come up with a hundred more reasons why we love Italy. What is hard is scouring the pages of a few popular Italy blogs and narrowing down the great stories and tips to just three. Check out what we…
Sleep in an Italian Cave Hotel
Posted by Intelligent Travel on December 23, 2010 Stephanie Ostroff adds another spot to our unending travel wish list: an Italian cave hotel. Past and present exist in harmony at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Le Grotte Della Civita, where caves transformed into upscale hotel rooms seem to speak to the peasant enclave that once called them home. Located at i Sassi di Matera, A…
The Radar: Wheely Bags Turn 40; Italian Museums Open Late; Misunderstood Gestures
Posted by Janelle Nanos on October 5, 2010 2010 marks the the 40th anniversary of wheeled luggage. Just think back to the time when handles alone were expected to help us lug our bags. This invention of the wheel has proved to become an essential element for any traveler, and to think, it was actually rejected by Macy’s when the inventor, Bernard Sadow,…
On Foot Map: Venice’s Dorsoduro
Posted by Janelle Nanos on August 27, 2010 Without cars and structurally unchanged for centuries, mysterious Venice is an anachronism–but don’t relegate it to living museum status. In the scenic district of Dorsoduro, modern art and traditional artisans thrive alongside sleek eateries and much loved enoteche (wine bars). This walk through Venice’s southwestern side highlights the best of La Serenissima, the Most Serene…
Hiking Through Capri’s History
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 19, 2010 Addison O’Dea follows in the footsteps of a Roman emperor. The pathways of Capri are narrow and bear the wear of two thousand years of foot traffic. It is the history of a place that always captures my imagination. I have come for the wedding of a lifelong friend Antony and his gorgeous Roman bride…
Eat, Love, Pizza: Sampling Naples’ Swoon-Worthy Slices
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 16, 2010 Inspired by the release of “Eat Pray Love,” we asked some our female contributors to write on how those themes have played into their travels. Today Emily Chaplin Krug shares how she followed in the footsteps of best selling author Elizabeth Gilbert to find her Shangri-La, Neapolitan style. Three little words: I, Love, Pizza. I’ll…
