Traveling across the globe helps you learn about different cultures, but if you really want to learn about the history, culture or tradition of a place, you should visit the city’s museum. continue reading...
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Travel website VirtualTourist.com has put together of good luck symbols from around the world that attract both the superstitious tourists and locals. continue reading...
The Italian seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia recently announced its intention to ban miniskirts. Mayor Luigi Bobbio said the regulations would help “restore urban decorum and facilitate better civil coexistence”. continue reading...
Just in time for Halloween, TripAdvisor.com lists the top 10 cemetery attractions in Europe, according to travelers picks. continue reading...
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If throwing tomatoes at people, chasing a cheese down a hill, or shopping for earrings made of moose droppings are your idea of fun, then this is the travel list for you! continue reading...
A shimmering new skyscraper in Abu Dhabi claims to be the “World’s Furthest Leaning Manmade Tower.” TIME looks at some other structures also living on the edge. continue reading...
When you propose to the one you love in a spot that shares a legend your story will too become part of the history! continue reading...
Google’s Street View service, which lets you zoom into Google Maps and stroll through the city streets in a 3D environment has added on something that makes it even more impressive! The ancient Pompeii ruins can now be toured from the comfort of your home. continue reading...
Shortly after 3:30am, an earthquake lasting 30 seconds struck Italy. The quake was a magnitude of 6.2, and has resulted in 100 confirmed deaths, as well as 1,500 people injured. Important Renaissance era and Baroque buildings in the area were also heavily damaged. The quake’s epicentre was a medieval town called L’Aquila, which had allegedly been dealing with increasing tremors for the past three months. Read more… continue reading...
Tourism to Italy dropped 25 per cent in 2008 from the previous year. The tourism industry is the country’s most important business, affecting many other industries: restaurateurs and tour bus operators both complain of empty seats. The country claims that fewer visitors are coming from Europe, Russia and Japan; however the most missed tourists are from the United States. Read more… continue reading...
