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Written by Jeanette Kramer
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Sunday, 22 January 2012 14:44 |
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Hey everyone, I'm excited to have a guest blogger for this post giving a little different spin on a different accommodation option, one that is often overlooked, and can help save you money when you visit Italy. The end of the post is some contact information so you can get a promotion code.
Larry Aiello
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Where to stay in Italy is a question asked by every traveler everywhere. The standard accommodation offerings include hotels, bed & breakfast, hostels, campsites, villa/apartment rentals and homestays.
 One excellent option, which is not talked about enough, is dormitory and residence accommodations in Italy. While usually reserved for students only, universities and campuses across the world often open up this accommodation to travelers during the summer break. The latest and greatest in residential accommodation, open year-round to travelers and international students in Italy, is the beautiful and modern CampusX.
CampusX's new residential complexes are located in Rome, Chieti and Bari, Italy. Beyond the traditional dormitory, CampusX units are contemporary and bright, and comfortably accommodate one or 2 occupants. Each room is furnished with 1 or 2 beds, kitchenette, private bathroom, desk, closet and large window. On-site, the campus offers a cafeteria & snack bar, library for studying, leisure rooms, study halls, spaces for activities and sports, a semi-Olympic-size pool, fitness centre and sauna, outdoor common areas, Wi-Fi internet access throughout the campus, laundry services (token-style) and a video surveillance system to guarantee the safety and security of the guests. This affordable, progressive and clean accommodation is available for short and long-term stays and is suitable for backpackers, students, couples, families, tourists, anyone!
Promotion prices start at 35 Euro/night and are available through Latitude International Education Consulting. Contact info(@)latitudetravel.ca for a promotion code and "Goda del vostro soggiorno in Italia!".
Thanks and have a nice day!
Sincerely,
Jeanette Kramer
Jeanette Kramer is an international education consultant and photographer (view her photography blog) working for Latitude International Education and is based out of Vancouver, British-Columbia in Canada. You can follow her on twitter @jeanettekramer.
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Written by Larry Aiello
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 02:29 |
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I was just watching the news tonight on the Italian television (RAI International), and they were talking about the Concordia Disaster that happened off the coast of Giglio, Tuscany.
Dangerous Work
We really have to take our hats off to the folks that are assisting in the recovery efforts. They are risking their lives to look for survivors. The waters are cold and dark. They have to deal with all the chemicals, debris, etc. from the ship. The rescuers can not even see their hand in front of their face. In addition, the ship has recently moved about a meter and a half (4.5 feet). They showed that it is wedged on a type of sandbar on the floor of the sea, and they are afraid that the sandbar could give, and that the whole ship could end up submerged. Think of the environmental consequences of such an event, if that should occur.
How to get the ship out of the water
RAI television news showed a scenario on how they can get the ship out of the water. They showed gigantic balloons that would prop the ship up on the submerged side, and then have it towed back into port.
It's ironic, in my earlier post, Italy in Review 2011, I posted about the challenges that Italy went through last year with natural disasters, etc. And now they have another unfortunate circumstance to overcome.
As of right now, the number missing from a Yahoo! report is at 29, and the Captain of the ship is under house arrest.
Let's take time to pray for the families of those that may have lost a loved one. And also let's take this time out to thank all the people that help the general public that risk their lives everyday such as firemen, policemen, emergency workers, those that serve our military, etc.
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Written by Larry Aiello
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Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:40 |
Italy travel tip - Try not to cram for your Italian vacation
Many of you probably are used to cramming for an exam, perhaps you did so in college or high-school to get that last minute studying in before the exam.
Many people go to Italy and try to do the same thing. They'll try to do Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence, Naples, etc. in a 7-day stretch. Did you know that in each of these cities, particularly Rome and Florence, that there is so much to do and see, you can easily spend a month and not see it all. These are cities that have thousands of years of history, it is impossible to see it all in a few hours.
I think you can have a much more enjoyable vacation if you just focus on one place, and try to do little day trips from your hub. For example, nice day trips from Florence can include Fiesole, Siena, Pisa and Lucca.
It's good to savor your Italian vacation - enjoy the gelato, the evening strolls (passeggiate), do some shopping, go to a local grocery store and buy a picnic lunch, etc.
It'll save you aggravation of traveling to another location, and it'll save you the expense of driving, gasoline, train tickets, etc. as well!
Buon viaggio!
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012 20:34 |
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The Capotoline museums in Rome are engaging their visitors with some pretty high-tech, modern and innovative techniques using NFC or near-field communications that work with smart phones.
The museums consist of 2 palaces
- Palazzo Nuovo
- Palazzo dei Conservatori
Here is their information
Capitoline museums
Piazza del Campidoglio, Capitol Hill, Rome
Phone 06/39967800 (Information)
Opening hours:
Tue - Sun, 9.30am - 8pm
View the video below for more information on this new feature:
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 January 2012 00:45 |
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