Italy is one of the great countries on the planet. Wandering it is the best way to experience it. Go ahead, just land somewhere and take off with your backpack on foot, or by train...or Alfa Romeo.
Where's my favorite seaside village in Italy? I'd have to say Gallipoli, in Puglia.
OK, we're working on it: Lunigiana Restaurants Map. Soon to be the definitive resource for foodies in the Lunigiana.
If you want to experience Italy as a native, you'll have to rent a vacation house and shop for food occasionally. That's not a bad thing, but it might require a bit of know-how to get what you want from the deli counter. Perhaps you need to know How to Buy Salami. Belive me, you'll eat well and save on the meals and lodging. And hot off the presses is How to Buy Chicken in Italy. Of course, if you didn't want to cook and were stuck out in the countryside, you'd want to take in a sagra, where the food is local, good, and cheap, and there the action is in a small town, especially in summer. How do you find out about such food festivals? You notice the posters and read them. Of course, they're in Italian, so you'll likely need help interpreting them: Reading Sagra Posters.
We've had fun with our new and pocketable Sony HDR-TG1 4MP High Definition Handycam Camcorder
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And if you are thinking about doing Italy a favor and letting them make fun of your driving, you might want to take a look at our brand new, interactive, Autostrada Map. Get some idea of how the system operates, plus where Italy's toll roads will take you and how far it is until you get there, or check out other Maps of Italy.
Of course, you can get around by Low Cost Airlines in Italy as well. Our list and transportation toolbox can help you get around Italy in the Air.
Climate is important for the traveler to Italy, especially if you're contemplating a trip in the "off" season. We've begun assembling some historic weather data for Italy's top tourist hot spots. Check out: Italy's Climate and Weather for a clickable map leading to lots of information on surviving the weather chalenges you'll come across during the year.
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