"Ancient and Modern" Italy by craic

Italy Travel Guide: 83,896 reviews and 172,959 photos

The Square Colosseum in EUR - acronym for Esposizione Universale Romana. An interesting suburb in Roma.
If you liked the movie Titus Andronicus by Julie Taymor - you might want to make a pilgrimage to see it - like my husband did.

And of course, the Roman Forum, not so far away.

And this is also Italy. Pic snapped in Genova during the poetry festival.

Pros and Cons

Pros:I am so curious about Italy - it is a mysterious place.
Cons:It is not always possible to love Italy.
In a nutshell:I received my permesso di soggiorno 14 months after I applied for it.

Intro Updated Jun 3, 2007
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Reviews (8)

Try Brek if you are exhausted ... Restaurants (2)

... with struggling with impudent waiters, mysterious menus and copertos, and just want something wholesome and quick to... more travel advice

Two tips for the price of one Shopping (1)

I saw these stripey scarves - every colour combination available - in the market in Florence and only bought one. Big... more travel advice

Validate your ticket Transportation (2)

You can be fined. I had been fined 5 euro during my 2004 trip for not validating my ticket - didn't know I had to - and... more travel advice

Maccas in Italy Restaurants (2)

Yes, you will find the Scottish restaurant reasonably widely distributed in Italy. The food doesn't taste the same as it... more travel advice

Local Customs (3)
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Comments (14)

anilpradhanshillong May 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM Report Abuse

"young waiter running around like a flea in a fit"!!!

You sure have a way with words!

Must try out Brek!
leics Mar 14, 2010 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

Till recently I thought the Green Man was only a UK-Medieval-church thing. Now I know I'm wrong, and have found him in almost all the European Medieval churches I've visited. he meant a lot to ordinary folk, I think. J
Guantanamera Dec 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM Report Abuse

Oh yes, an ascent to San Marino would be a highlight of your next sojourn in Italia, Jen..
deecat Dec 3, 2009 at 5:21 PM Report Abuse

I always read your tips word for word for fear I will miss something...so much fun to read; your insights are remarkable. Excellent pages and informative, helpful tips.
JLBG Nov 1, 2009 at 10:40 PM Report Abuse

Haha, most of your tips might as well apply to France, validating train tickets, expensive restaurant in the train, bidet (though now only in older hotels), dinner at a private home would be exactly the same, hair tip too!
icunme Aug 31, 2009 at 12:34 AM Report Abuse

Hey, Jen - no bidet experience - ever? Some Italian women are seriously involved w/their bidet - only hearsay, you know! Good fun here. Ciao, Carol <(•¿•)>
riorich55 Aug 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM Report Abuse

Through your tips I've learned a new word today, "abstemious". I'll have to look at all your local custom pages, they're great.
zanzooni Jul 3, 2009 at 5:49 PM Report Abuse

Great transportation tips. ~
lynnehamman May 17, 2009 at 6:05 AM Report Abuse

Hilarious account of your Italian adventure. What strange customs they have it seems!!I am also vegetarian-though this is a plus in India of course.
dancinbudgie Mar 5, 2008 at 4:59 PM Report Abuse

Love the bidet/laundry! Your pages crack me up! :-)