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Best ways to get into Italy

08/19/2016 in Italy

Minimum validity of travel documents.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as some non-EU citizens who are visa-exempt (e.g. New Zealanders and Australians), need only produce a passport which is valid for the entirety of their stay in Italy.Other nationals who are required to have a visa (e.g. South Africans) and even some who are not (e.g. travelers from the...


How to get around in Italy

08/20/2016 in Italy

By train

Trains in Italy are generally good value; frequent, but of mixed reliability.
The railway market in Italy has been recently opened to competition, so on some high speed routes you have the choice between “Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori” (privately owned) and “Trenitalia” (state owned). On every other route, the state is the sole player, with either Trenitalia or a regional operator...


How to stay connected in Italy

08/19/2016 in Italy

Internet access - WiFi

By law all public-access internet points must keep records of web sites viewed by customers, and even the customer’s ID: expect to be refused access if you don’t provide identification. Hotels providing Internet access are not required to record IDs if the connection is provided in the guest’s room, although if the connection is offered in the...


Cool things to do in Italy

08/19/2016 in Italy

One of the great things about Italy is that its long thin shape means that when you get fed up with sightseeing you are but a relatively short distance from a beach. But when you get there you might be rather confused, especially if you come from a country where beach access is free to all.

In theory that is the...


Visit Blarney Castle and Kiss the Blarney Stone on a Cork 1-Day Tour

08/16/2016 in Ireland

Ever wanted to kiss the Blarney Stone? Then check out the Cork 1 Day Tour in Dublin. On this tour visitors will visit the Blarney Castle, for a chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and see the historic Rock of Cashel.

Visit the beautiful Dublin and its countryside with Cork 1-Day Tour and see majestic views and with a touch...


Fascinating sights in Italy

08/16/2016 in Italy

There is so much to see in Italy that it is difficult to know where to begin. Virtually every small village has an interesting location or two, plus a couple of other things to see.

Etruscan Italy.

If you have limited time and no potential to travel outside the main cities, then don’t miss the amazing collection at the Etruscan Museum at...


Dublin's top 10 tourist attractions

08/16/2016 in Dublin South

Dublin, Ireland is one of the oldest cities in the world but it is also one of the most modern. As such, a visit to Dublin can provide tourists with an even balance of the city's historical roots and its promising future.

No matter what kind of activities you are interested in you will likely be able to find them in...


Walk Across a Bog on a 1 Day Connemar & Galway Tour

08/16/2016 in Ireland

Ever want to see the west coast of Ireland? Then check out the 1 Day Connemar & Galway Tour. On this tour visitors will visit Connemara National Park, explore the many different shapes and rock formations, cross one of Ireland's amazing bogs and stroll on the beach.

Visit on the most mysterious regions of Ireland with the 1 Day Connemar &...


Where to go to learn the mother language of Ireland

08/11/2016 in Ireland

No stay in Ireland is complete without sampling its magnificent language, mother tongue to thousands across the island. Areas where Irish is the first language are known as Gaeltacht (Gayl – tockt)and can be visited most notably in Counties Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Cork. However, a few common phrases are easy to pick up and go a long way in...


Ways of gaining respect in Ireland

08/11/2016 in Ireland

Visitors to Ireland will find that the Irish are one of the nicest nationalities in the world. However, it will depend upon the region you are in whether or not locals will provide helpful advice. When lost, as may often happen given the road signs are quite different to other nations, ask in a local shop for advice and let...