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Five Southern Italian Cities You Really Should See Ragusa, Sicily In a previous Roman Candle Tours blog post, we came up with a list of “Five Northern Italian Cities You Really Should See”. The list took in the historic towns of Turin, Milan, Genoa, Bologna, and Trieste.Now it’s the turn of the south of Italy, where many …
Five Northern Italian Cities You Really Should See Market in MilanPhoto credit: Mike Beales Visitors to Italy are really spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing places to see. Faced with an overwhelming array of options, they usually focus on the “highlights,” taking in Grand Tour cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice. But …
10 Venetians Who Left Their Mark on the World In English, a Venetian is a person either from Venice or from the Veneto region that surrounds it. The region comprises glorious cities such as Verona, Padua, and Vicenza, and has spawned a host of remarkable historical figures since Roman times. With that mind, we at …
Intern in Rome: ARRIVEDERCI ROMA! As my time here in Italy begins to wind down, I am reflecting on my memories and experiences here. Though I am excited to return home and see my family and friends, I am also sad to leave such a beautiful country where I have met so many great people …
Intern in Rome: WALKING IN THE EMPEROR’S FOOTSTEPS Recently, I had the opportunity to take the Colosseum tour. Despite its name, the tour does not only cover the Colosseum. It also explores other parts of Ancient Rome, including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. In Rome, you must acknowledge the past. There are so many …
Intern in Venice: Delving Into the ‘city of Canals’ This past weekend I went to Venice with a friend. For both of us, it was our first time in the north of Italy. The trip in the “City of Water” was a lot of fun and was a great way to learn about a city …
Intern in Rome: LEARNING TO LOVE THE ETERNAL CITY This summer I got the opportunity to study and intern in Rome. Before this trip, I had never visited Europe. I was excited, but not quite sure what to expect. The history was immense, the art was some of the best in the world, and the …
Seven Questions About Florence You Were Too Embarrassed To Ask We’ve all been there – we’re on a tour of an amazing place and our knowledgeable guide just keeps on talking, but in the back of our mind questions are popping up that seem so petty or obvious that we’re embarrassed to ask them. So …
SEVEN INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT ROME YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW Of all the numbers associated with the amazing city of Rome, perhaps none is more representative than the number seven: Rome is built on seven hills; it originally had seven kings; and, for hundreds of years, Christians have been coming to visit the city’s seven great …
Exploring The Volcanic Wonders Of Sicily: The Aeolian Islands Photo credit: Stefan While Italy is a long time favourite holiday destination for many, it can feel as if the best of this beautiful country has long-since been discovered by tourists from all over the world, and while symbolic, postcard-perfect images of the Amalfi Coast and …