Friday, May 04, 2007

A Habit Of Newlyweds In Italy

In the historic Italy, where brave warfarers and kings conquered cities and regions, the young lovers of this country has created a shrine for couples everywhere. Along the length of the Milvian Bridge, lamp posts have been covered with hundreds of locks symbolizing the ardor of couples from other places. I was first bowled over and baffled about the idea of placing locks on the lamp post of the said historic bridge and landmark in Italy. However, my guide informed me that this happened after reading and watching a particularly renowned silver screen adaptation of a novel where the protagonists wrote each other's names on a lock, attaching it on the post, and threw the keys into the river Tiber.

I find the whole idea of this new habit as romantic, and I have several snapshots of newlyweds caught in the act of placing their respective names on the bridge's lamp post. The only thing that worries me is what will happen should the loving couple break-up. How will they take out their lock when they have a new sweetheart? It may be a bit disturbing to see a lock that has your former partner's name while you're putting the new one up. If it were up to me, I would definitely make a spare copy of the lock before hurling it into the river.

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Meditating A Trek of Venice Using the Gondola

Venice in Italy was a chief source of power and commercial core during the Crusades. However, contemporary day Venice is highly-acclaimed because it provides a unique means of attracting tourists- a gondola ride.

Gondolas are the conventional means of transportation through the chief canals of Venice. It is an unconventional variety of boat in a sense that the gondolier works in a pushing motion instead of the usual pulling action of normal boats. This different style of transportation has a small open cabin, which protects its passengers from the heat of the sun and the pounding of the rain. Gondolas were the leading style of transportation during the eighteenth century, but its number has declined.

Riding a gondola is a very popular vacationist attraction in contemporary Venice. This is the most competent pattern of touring the water canals of this city. This venture can be a wonderful experience for any vacationist. However, he should have the proficiency to settle the price because this venture could be heavy on the budget.

Moreover, persons should bear in mind two smooth considerations about riding a gondola. First, for vacationists who find the fare quite costly, then they would rather abandon their plan of pursuing such activity. Second, it is crucial that persons need to understand the instructions of the gondolier correctly.

Furthermore, vacationists need to decide the style of trip that they want to make. Persons will require a good communication as well as negotiation proficiency. However, vacationists who are quite poor in communicating can find several travel agencies that book gondola trips.

Finally, there are diverse places in Italy that provide the perfect trip for vacationists and a gondola ride in Venice can be quite an experience.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

scrumptious But Nutritious Italian Recipes

All it takes is just one look, and you'll be tempted to try what people may consider to be a feast of fulfilling courses. The Italian course is renowned not only for their lavish serving but also for their meticulous choice of only the freshest ingredients. So no matter how much you defy, you'll easily give in to the offer when served with spaghetti with meatballs, pepperoni pizza, grilled chicken, or even risotto. But of course, even those who haven't gone to Italy yet may have already heard about these from critics who rave about the amazing taste behind the Italian course .

It's no secret at all that Italians do love to eat, but ever thought why they get to stay in good shape? It's because they enjoy their course with laughter, conversation, and the appreciation to relish the goodness in special ingredients. Despite the ample serving, they eat in smaller proportions for a variety of courses that surely satisfy their yearning. Even health and fitness buffs may all be surprised to realize that some Italian courses have little carbs to offer; hence, they never have to worry about carbs as threats to their diet. In fact, salads are traditionally drizzled with olive oil, which promotes good cholesterol and has always been a source of disease-fighting healthful substances. Not all people may be aware of it, but the tomato sauce used in Italian pastas and other courses slightly has sugar in it. So long as meat and seafood courses are not breaded, they also offer luscious delights for a low-carb diet. As for sweet courses, you can lay off the tempting goodness of sweet cakes and pastries. An Italian course is never complete without fresh fruits as sweet endings to gratifying Italian courses.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Extend Assistance To The Environment In The Italian Fashion Mode

It is not clandestine that the world is under the dilemma of the repulsive damages that the global warming has brought. In the recent years, a few nations have made efforts to somehow rehabilitate the said casualties. In Italy, the fashion market had a designed solution.

A collaboration of Italian researchers from the National Research Council in Florence have come up with a cloth that can counter the greenhouse effects. They have efficiently developed clothing that are made up of fibers coming from the endemic hemp and stinging nettles. They asserted that the importation of cloth and cheap cotton coming from countries in Asia and parts of America have been causing environmental casualties. They advocate to cease further damages the importation can bring by locally producing Italy's own cloth using domestic resources.

All these efforts are hoped to prompt new excitement for the fashion market in Italy. In Milan, Italy's fashion capital, everyone has noted that the fashion crowd is getting thinner through the years and have been seen moving on to advocate Asian counterparts. This is a big shock to Italy's fashion industry where the likes of Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and many other fashion designers have originated. Surely, the introduction of a better and environmental friendly way in producing cloth, could prompt relived excitement and passion for style and art.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Have A Meaningful Stay At A Luxurious Apartment In Italy

During my time off in Italy, a nice associate recommended the Luna Hotel Baglioni for my short stay. Of course, I was hesitant at first, knowing that this five-star apartment is as expensive as it is splendid. The fact that it is built in the heart of Venice's shopping locality means that the rates can only be afforded by those who can buy genuine Fendi, Versace, and Gucci articles. For many, 258 euros is no laughing matter, but when the situation calls for you to splurge on your time off, then staying in this apartment is the best way to go.

If you're tired of the backbreaking shopping, (who can resist shopping in Italy anyway?), or touring the historic plazas in Venice, why not spend the day slacking off in your apartment room? The fact that the Luna Hotel Baglioni has slightly high-priced rates means that you can get the best that they have to display. Every room that they have are fixed with amenities such as a minibar, a safe, and television with cable. If you want to spend a relaxing time to treat and nurse yourself, then the Luna Hotel Baglioni is worth a second glance or more on your next sojourn.