September has arrived but it's still summer in Sardinia. For lots of people, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is best known for the Costa Smeralda, where in 1962, the Arab Prince Aga Khan IV created the Consortium, making the northeast corner of Sardinia very,
Posted June 9, 2011 | 11:24:25 (EST)
The past few years have been difficult financial times for a lot of people. The image of the banking industry could not possibly sink any lower, while tourism all over the world took quite a few punches as well. Needless to say that the rates of the most luxurious hotel...
Posted April 1, 2011 | 06:08:15 (EST)
Italy is a land of history and culture. With a few hundred museums spread out through the entire country, Italy is one of the must-visit countries for museum lovers.
Offering history museums, archaeological museums, and art museums with various art styles, the diversity is unmatched. And although rarities, such...
Posted February 18, 2011 | 02:53:37 (EST)
When you visit Italy, you'll notice that Italians have a lot of pride -- before you've even passed customs. Italians are very proud of several things. Of course there's food (especially pizza, espresso and the various types of pasta), but also soccer, their families and the...
Posted January 7, 2011 | 09:26:35 (EST)
Over 40 million tourists travel to Italy every year, making it the fith most visited country in the world. The capital Rome is by far the most popular destination in Italy, but some people rather travel to other cities or regions in the country, such as Milan, Venice or...
Posted December 10, 2010 | 11:26:00 (EST)
Although Antwerpen Central Station in Belgium is often named the most beautiful train station in Europe (at least in English and Dutch studies), Italy is considered to have the largest diversity in train stations in Europe. Traveling by train through Italy allows you to...
Posted November 23, 2010 | 12:00:48 (EST)
Most people will probably picture themselves in a hammock in Hawaii, the Maldives, Mauritius or the Seychelles, when they fantasize about the perfect beach. However, the Mediterranean Sea, which divides Southern Europe from Northern Africa, also has some stunning beaches to offer.
Pearly white sand and a...

Posted September 2, 2011 | 07:00:32 (EST)