Italy

Budapest or Bust - Hungary, Europe Christina Rebuffet-Broadus is on a whirlwind adventure trying to get from France to Hungary in time for the biggest festival in Europe.	Unexpected Delights - Turin, Italy, Europe Mary Hejny literally stumbled into a weeklong chocolate festival in Turin - the only chocolate capital of the world!

Real Life - Rome, Italy, Europe Kaitlin Mills's adventure in a Roman hotel was like watching a film, except it was actually happening.	An À La Carte Kind of Town - Florence, Italy, Europe Sumi Rebeiro suggests having lots of money for Florence. No matter what you spend to get there, or spend while you’re there, Florence is worth it. Still, bring lots of money.
Five Easy Pizzas - Italy, Europe Along the Roman Way, John M. Edwards imperiously sneers like a centurion at “American imitations” such as Pizza House and scours the peninsula for the best classic pizza pie.	Accidental Stay in Torricella - Italy, Europe En route to Rome, Simon Fuller accidentally finds an Umbrian village - peaceful, sometimes eerily so, like a cemetery.
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008 BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.	Uncovering Italy - Europe Alexander Reed gives a light hearted insider's guide to Italians and their culture.
On the Way to India via Italy - Europe Misha Gitberg shares his impressions of Italian culture, its sites and food, as well as a few other things.	Five of Europe's Cosiest Christmas Markets Anne-Sophie Redisch checks out European Christmas markets and mulled wine.

A Slice of Italy - Europe Alexander Reed discovered an oasis of tranquility near Milan and moved his family there. It is an area that still remains undiscovered and unspoilt.	A Great Decision: Assisi, Italy Sharyn Evron stumbled upon an amazing art exhibit wandering the cobbled streets in Assisi, thanks to the extra time she had there.
Taking a Seat in Verona's Roman Arena - Italy, Europe Emily Mason visits Verona's arena to watch a performance, just like the toga-clad spectators did 2,000 years ago.	A Last Minute Trip to the Cinque Terre - Italy Ann LoCicero took her eight-year-old daughter to the Cinque Terre. It wasn't difficult, only fun.
The Lighter Side of Italy: Part IV, Madness in Motion - Europe J. C. Adams recounts his adventures on Italian trains - what his travel agent didn't know, and what he learned. Even with experiencing a number of hassles, his coming into Rome was more fun than his leaving.	The Italian Job - Florence, Rome, Italy, Europe Jennifer Krueger and sister spent a whirlwind Christmas in Rome and Florence. Their trip didn't turn out as they envisioned.
The Lighter Side of Italy: Part III, Venice - Europe J. C. Adams suggests travelers trust their imagination when navigating in, around and through Venice.	The Lighter Side of Italy: Part II, Villa di Piazzano and the Walled Towns - Tuscany, Italy, Europe Three days at a villa and visits to three walled towns made a memorable Tuscan interlude between Rome and Venice for J. C. Adams and his wife.

The Lighter Side of Italy: Part I, Roman Flirtations - Italy, Europe J. C. Adams recounts his two short and memorable stays in Rome.	A Good Buy in Venice - Italy, Europe Persuaded to tour Murano, Martin Crossland recounts this story of a purchase he made there, and the two surprises that shattered his cherished memory of Venice.