BootsnAll Articles - Italy

Escaping the Crowds in Florence - Italy, Europe

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Yes, it really is possible to dodge the masses in Florence. Miranda Vitello tells you how.

Budapest or Bust - Hungary, Europe

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

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

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Mary Hejny literally stumbled into a weeklong chocolate festival in Turin - the only chocolate capital of the world!

12 places to see really good-looking locals

Roger — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:36:02 -0500

BootsnAll takes a spin around the globe to reveal cities with more than their fair share of attractive people.

Real Life - Rome, Italy, Europe

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:00:02 -0600

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

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:00:02 -0600

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

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

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

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

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

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.

Uncovering Italy - Europe

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Alexander Reed gives a light hearted insider's guide to Italians and their culture.

On the Way to India via Italy - Europe

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:00:02 -0600

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

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:00:02 -0600

Anne-Sophie Redisch checks out European Christmas markets and mulled wine.

A Slice of Italy - Europe

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Ann LoCicero took her eight-year-old daughter to the Cinque Terre. It wasn't difficult, only fun.

Buenos Aires: A Shopper's Paradise - Argentina, South America

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

If you live to shop, you haven't lived until you've visited the superb boutiques and trendy markets in Buenos Aires. As an added incentive, Leslie Patrick points out the 17% refund for foreigners on goods manufactured in Argentina.

The Lighter Side of Italy: Part IV, Madness in Motion - Europe

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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 Lighter Side of Italy: Part III, Venice - Europe

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

J. C. Adams suggests travelers trust their imagination when navigating in, around and through Venice.

The Italian Job - Florence, Rome, Italy, Europe

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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 II, Villa di Piazzano and the Walled Towns - Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

J. C. Adams recounts his two short and memorable stays in Rome.

A Good Buy in Venice - Italy, Europe

Sun, 27 May 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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.

Lover's Spat with the Eternal City - Rome, Italy, Europe

Tue, 1 May 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Carol Stigger's love affair with Rome stalls, then ignites again, with fireworks in St. Peter's Square.

The Language of Love - Milan, Italy, Europe

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Carol Stigger, a middle aged woman vacationing in Italy, finds she has transitioned, not aged. "When Italian men look at you, you know you are Woman."

The Luxury Tax - Asia, Europe, South America

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:00:01 -0500

Adam Jeffries Schwartz looks with humor at the dreaded luxury tax.

Milano - Milan, Italy, Europe

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:00:02 -0600

Tijl had just returned from Belgium, having brought a Belgian back with him, so he could not work his full week and leave her at home by herself. To Milano they went.

Porto Venere, September, 2006 - Porto Venere, Italy, Europe

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:00:02 -0600

Tijl spent a leisurely day in Porto Venere and took the opportunity to write this short story.

German and Italian Trains - Germany, Italy, Europe

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:00:02 -0600

Adam Jeffries Schwartz subjects German and Italian trains to a personality test.

Dordogne Dreaming - Dordogne, France, Europe

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:00:02 -0600

Whether you're a serious gourmet, a serious gourmand or you seriously need a break, take your appetite on the road with Vagabond Gourmet, a culinary tour group that offers a four course vacation with a whole lot of fun for dessert.