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Does Florence stink?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Florence is such a beautiful city. The tiny cobbled streets, Renaissance history and the delicious food coalesce to make it very difficult not to fall for the city’s charms.Unfortunately Florence had a particular aroma this year. The temperatures remained consistently in the 30’s and a persistent stench lingered. Does Florence smell bad? The tap water […]

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Is Amalfi safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Amalfi Coast travel is considered to be very safe travel by both local (Italian) standards and larger international standards. Children are welcome as visitors with their families. College-age students often travel to the area alone or with friends without any major safety concerns. Is it better to stay in Amalfi or Positano? Positano is the […]

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Can you fly from Sorrento to Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The cheapest way to get from Sorrento to Sicily is to train and fly which costs €20 – €110 and takes 4h 53m.The distance between Sorrento and Sicily is 338 km. Can you fly from Sorrento to Palermo? Traveling from Sorrento to Palermo by plane involves flying from Capodichino Airport in Naples or Fiumicino (Leonardo […]

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Why you should live in Milan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Italy’s capital of fashion and finance is one of the country’s most multicultural and diverse cities, with a stimulating rhythm that never gets too stressful. Italy’s capital of fashion and finance, Milan is the place where business gets done – and everyone looks incredibly good while doing it. Is Milan a good place to live? […]

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Is it safe to swim in Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Simply, the water is dirty. The use of canals as a sewage disposal system in Venice surprises many visitors. You really should not bathe in the water.It is also very dangerous to swim in the canals because of motorboats and gondolas circulating the canals constantly and at a rapid pace. Are there sharks in Venice […]

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What drink is Venice famous for?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

spritz. Wine from the Veneto region, together with local specialties such as spritz, grappa and Prosecco are the Venetian mainstays. You’ll find Italian red bitter liqueurs such as Aperol, Camari and Select feature heavily in every bar. What drink is Venice known for? Spritz. Veneziano has many variations of its name, also known as the […]

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How far is Florence from the water?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are 67.57 miles from Florence to Ocean Drive in southeast direction and 79 miles (127.14 kilometers) by car, following the SC 22 E route. Florence and Ocean Drive are 1 hour 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Florence, SC to Ocean Drive, SC. The halfway […]

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Where do you fly into for Amalfi Coast?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Naples International Airport. The closest airport to the Amalfi Coast is Naples International Airport (NAP). To get from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, the Positano Tourism Board highly recommends arranging a private car transfer, especially if you’re taking a long flight to get to the coast. How far is Amalfi Coast from airport? Yes, the […]

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Is Milano a unisex name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Slavic male name and less commonly, a Roman name. It is derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with “Mil-“.Milan (given name) Origin Related names female form Milena See also Miloš Is Milano a girl or boy […]

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Who built Rome city?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Romulus and Remus. According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after […]

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Is Positano near Tuscany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The distance between Tuscany and Positano is 419 km. The road distance is 518.4 km. How do I travel from Tuscany to Positano without a car? The best way to get from Tuscany to Positano without a car is to train and line 1 train which takes 4h 46m and costs €55 – €150. Is […]

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How do Italians call Tuscany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Toscana. Tuscany Tuscany Toscana (Italian) Demonym(s) English: Tuscan Italian: Toscano (man) Italian: Toscana (woman) Citizenship • Italian 90% Time zone UTC+1 (CET) What is the Italian name for Tuscany? ToscanaTuscany, Italian Toscana, regione (region), west-central Italy. Are Tuscan and Italian the same? The biggest differences among dialects is in the lexicon, which also distinguishes the […]

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Where is the pink beach in Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pink Beach Balos, Crete, is a special beach. It has white and pink sand and many-many seashells – actually, the pink colour of the sand comes from old seashells that have been transformed by the power of the sea. The waters are shallow, crystal-clear and warm. Does Sicily have pink beaches? The beach is right […]

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What is the Italian name for Tuscany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tuscany Toscana. Tuscany Tuscany Toscana (Italian) Demonym(s) English: Tuscan Italian: Toscano (man) Italian: Toscana (woman) Citizenship • Italian 90% Time zone UTC+1 (CET) Is Tuscan and Italian the same? The biggest differences among dialects is in the lexicon, which also distinguishes the different subdialects. The Tuscan lexicon is almost entirely shared with standard Italian, but […]

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