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10.19.2017

The Eternal City
The beauty of Rome
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At some point in your life, you will find yourself in the Eternal City, because as the old adage goes: all roads lead to Rome! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of places to visit since there are thousands of years of well-preserved history in this relatively small city, but that’s the beauty of Rome, because you can ...
10.11.2017

City of masterpieces.
Florence, Tuscany - Italy
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You could spend a week in Florence and still not see all of the masterpieces in the city, so between gelatos make sure to see the best! To start, walk to the defining feature of the skyline: Brunelleschi’s Dome at Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. This incredible feat of architecture, like most Florentine tourist attractions, is a product ...
09.26.2017

Naples and the Amalfi Coast
A culinary tour
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Naples and the Amalfi Coast. A culinary tour of the city and nearby seaside townsNaplesWelcome to Naples! A city that gets a bad rep but has so much to offer. Especially when we’re talking about food. To begin, start with Naples’ famous rum babà. It's a soft airy cake/pastry in the shape of a mushroom, soaked in a delicious rummy...
11.18.2016

Korea Week in the Eternal City
A Week of K-Pop, Taekwondo, Opera more
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Korean Institute's Culture week The beginning of next week sees the start of the beautiful Korea Week in Rome, which is organised by the Korean institute and is in association with the Korean ambassador’s office. It will prove to be a fascinating insight into the lives of Koreans that call Rome their home. With events covering Korean food an...
09.29.2016

Autumn in Rome
Celebration of Cinematography
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Roma is a city of art, pleasure and love. A broad environment where culture, history and expression thrives. This makes Rome the perfect place for the Autumnal Rome Film Festival. This is the 11th Rome Film Festival and it runs from 13th to 23rd October primarily at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. This place has been the heart of this...
06.20.2016

8 things absolutely to see
FLORENCE ITALY
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If you’ve only got a few days in Florence, you’ll want to pack in as many sights as you can. So once you’ve checked in at the hostel, dropped your bags off in the room and headed off into the city, what should you go and see? SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE CATHEDRAL (AKA IL DUOMO) The world’s 4th largest cathedral. Construc...
05.08.2016

2016 Gelato Festival
Travel Italy with taste
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Try about 100 flavours of Italian-style ice cream, created for the 2016 Gelato Festival. You will find some of the best ice cream makers in the country, challenging for the title of the best Gelato. Every Festival venue will also include unique and original flavours. If you love traveling and gelato, why don’t you plan your trip around It...
04.28.2016

Don't miss any part of Rome
Italy, inspiring and vibrant
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In Rome, try to vary your experiences as you explore. Take your time and enjoy la dolce vita in a park or sidewalk café. The National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II was built to celebrate the success of the Risorgimento and achievement of Italian unity. It is immense: 135 meters long by 130 meters deep, and rears up to a height of 70 mete...
03.12.2016

Venice, The City Above the Ocean
In Tasty Italy
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1. See three major sights in one square Standing in the middle of the magnificent piazza San Marco is an experience in itself: Napoleon referred to it as the ‘drawing room of Europe’, apt today as, at times, it appears that much of Europe’s population is crammed into this great square. But it’s St Mark’s basilica (Bas...
03.01.2016

Ostello degli Elefanti
Catania, Italy
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Hostel Name: Ostello degli ElefantiCity: CataniaCountry: ItalyYour Name: Marcello RannoA Brief Description of your hostelOur hostel is located in a beautiful XVII century building situated in the vibrant heart of Catania. From every room and terrace you can almost touch the city's most important monuments and our fascinating volcan...
02.06.2016

Rome, world most beautiful and inspiring capital
Italy Eternal City
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In a city so filled with icons of antiquity and the Christian faith, it's hard to know where to go first. The largest structure left to us by Roman antiquity, the Colosseum still provides the model for sports arenas. It was large enough for theatrical performances, festivals, circuses, or games. The Vatican is the smallest independent state in...
01.06.2016

Visit Serenissima Venice
Italy romantic destination
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The fact that so many other leading cities are nicknamed after Venice - Bruges, Stockholm and St Petersburg among them - speaks volumes in itself; it is truly one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. St Mark's Square is Venice's chief public square. Its Campanile tower offers the city's highest views, and it also draws crowds ...
12.31.2015

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
A 2016 full of Happiness
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www.smayloss.com Just to make sure that you all get our seasons greetings, here are 139 other ways to say "Merry Christmas and Happy new year"! Enjoy and stay safe! Afrikaans - Geseende Kerfees en 'n gelukkige nuwe jaar Albanian - GÃzuar Krishlindjet Vitin e Ri! Amharic - Melkam Yelidet Beaal Arabic - I'D Miilad Said ous Sana Saida ...
12.25.2015

What to to do in Rome at Christmas
The Holiday season in Italy
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www.smayloss.com watch youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx700JwWa1s The city is quite alive and only a few places close on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day, but there is still plenty to do. The Christmas holiday season in Rome starts on December 8, which is the holiday of the Immaculate Conception and ends on January 6, the Epiphany (...
12.24.2015

Unusual Christmas traditions
From around the World
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Santa Claus takes on many different forms, and Christmas traditions vary greatly from country to country. Here is a list of 15 interesting ones. Maybe you can incorporate some of them in your home. 1. Serbia Here it's not tradition to give presents at Christmas, but on the Sundays before. Two Sundays before 25 December, the children tie up t...
12.15.2015

Why you should visit Naples
A taste of Italy
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Even if you've been to many Italian cities, nothing prepares you for Naples. The entire population seems to be in the streets. The five-towered Castel Nuovo, also known as the Maschio Angioino, was the residence of kings and viceroys of Naples. Its history reflects the various rulers. The Museo Archeologico Nazionale holds one of the world's f...