Friday, April 13, 2007

Experience Relationships With A Flair In The Wonderful Italy

For couples and lovers all over the world, one of the most romantic place to take a break during a journey is in the historic Italy. In the location that was built by the Romans, it is not only the splendor of its capitals and the value of its history that compels one to stay. The location also has amorous places and destinations like Florence, Milan, Verona, and Venice.

If you are to choose just one of these cities, go to Venice and see its most famous attribute, the gondola. However, aside from its adorable value, the gondola is a part of Italian conventions -- where Romance and drama are as natural as breathing the air. You can either ride it on your own, taking time to observe the Italians as they go about their daily life or you can opt a more traditional way of riding it -- with your honey. Try riding it during the day and see how dwellers do their laundry, watch as people go around commuting to and fro their work, or smell the delectable scent of pizzas being cooked for lunch. During evenings, the gondola can show you the more mellow or tumultuous side of Italy as you pass by balconies teeming with partying people or view a romantic couple having a private dinner outdoors.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Understanding Vacationist Principle in Italy

Touring a foreign country is one of the most exciting indulges that persons engage in. It can provide vacationists with the possibility to have time for pleasure and relaxation. However, persons should have knowledge of tourism principles to avoid any hassle. In Italy, there are firm policies when it comes to vacationist entry.

Vacationists who come from the U.S. and Canada with a valid passport do not need to apply for a visa unless they will stay in Italy for a term exceeding three months. Should the stay be extended for more than 90 days, vacationists will be allowed to avail a visa only once. In addition, he should prove his validity as a vacationist by providing the necessary credentials. Persons who do not reside in an American state must check the necessary qualifications in getting a visa.

Registration with the police should be carried on by a vacationist within three days upon his arrival in Italy. There are vacationist service centers all over the country especially in Rome. An interpreter is handy to bridge the communication gap between the vacationist and the police.

Italy is a delightful place to tour or live in. In the end, however, persons who follow the principle can generally look forward to a worry-free stay in the country.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

You Might Be Surprised That Your Adored Snack Is Of Italian Beginning

We all know that the core constituent of Tiramisu is Lady Fingers or finger-shaped sponge cakes dipped in a concoction of coffee, sugar and rum, zambaliogne custard, chocolate, and espresso coffee. Apparently, it has become a noted dessert worldwide. But chances are, not everybody has an inkling of its origin or why is it called that way. As a matter of fact, I'm one of those blokes who haven't got a lead about it. All I care about is to eat this sweet dessert whenever I clasp a delightful break to have it in my plate.

After some inquiry and hanging out in New York's Little Italy, I learned that what I first thought was Japanese turned out to be Italian in origin, but when and where in Italy, it still remains in doubt. Some say it originally appeared in 18th century Venice, while others say that it was during World War I in the northern part of Italy. These prior convictions only prove that Tiramisu is a notable snack.

Another noteworthy thing about Tiramisu is that now, more and more restaurants are offering it and even have particular versions of the said dessert. The question is, however, will those variations be better than the precursor? Maybe I should set out tripping from one restaurant to the other for taste tests and then see it for myself.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Three Essential Things To Remember When Wandering Along The Fashionable Streets Of Milan

During a travel to Italy, I urgently felt self-conscious while watching the fashionable Italians strut down the street. Almost every woman was wearing at least two-inch heels and incredible designer clothes, and even the Italian police were wearing exquisite uniforms designed by Armani. It's a good thing I was able to get a crash course on Italian fashion from a wonderful companion of mine.

The first thing to remember is, Italian women do take fashion sincerely, and they spend a plentiful amount of time beautifying themselves, and coordinating the shoes and bags with their perfect outfit for the day. The second thing is shoes -- not just ordinary shoes, but three-inch designer stiletto shoes suitable for the fashion-savvy, but not a good option for a delightful walk along the cobbled streets of Milan. The secret, according to my good companion, is to walk slowly, taking precaution at each step to avoid tripping over. The last reminder she gave me was about the perfect outfit that doesn't show off too much skin, but rather underscores the natural figure of a woman's body. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I became more bold, and that I can blend in with the mod Italian crowd, even for just a few days.

Monday, April 09, 2007

An Entertaining Hotel in Puzzling Turin

There are simply too many entertaining places in Italy that visitors may initially find it hard to be satisfied with one particular destination. Nevertheless, apart from the capital that is Rome, one other crucial Italian city is Turin, where the legendary shroud of Jesus Christ was said to have been discovered.

In terms of places to stay, there are undeniably many great hotels in Turin, and one of them is the Le Meridien Lingotto, which was formerly the factory site of car assembler Fiat. Through the productive imagination of Renzo Piano, the place was successfully turned into an elegant hotel that boasts of 240 stylish rooms, each one of which being totally sound-proof and carrying several modern facilities, such as satellite TV, air-conditioning system, direct-dial phones, and many others.

The Le Meridien has been specially created to allow visitors to get direct access to several important Turin destinations settled nearby, including a shopping arcade that consists of eight galleries, the Marella and Giovanni Agnelli picture museum, and the exhibition and congressional complex. However, if your main objective in going to Turin is to hold business meetings, then the Le Meridien Lingotto is still the state to stay in. This is because the hotel also has several conference rooms that can contain as many as 80 people, serving the perfect ambiance and opportunity to conclude various business transactions.