Here is a
nation that can compete with France in cuisine, fashion, and romantic
ambience. It has the Alps, a Rivera, hundreds-years-old statues
at every turn, and world-renown, stupendous collections of art.
And then there’s the Vatican, with its breath-taking museums,
and the Pope...
May 1, 2008 Tips on vacationing in Rome
story and photos by Bob Schulman Standing under the 60-foot-high columns of the ancient Roman Forum, it's not hard to imagine the likes of senators and magistrates wandering around in striped tunics and purple-bordered togas. You can almost hear the... SoGoNow.com by: Bob Schulman
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December 7, 2007 A Mediterranean Cruise With Almost No Clothes
By Barry Bassis and Demetra Pappas Photos by Demetra Pappas We never understood people who rush from the airport to the cruise ship and then do the reverse when they disembark. Our recommendation is to begin pampering yourself at a... SoGoNow.com by: Barry Bassis
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October 15, 2007 Civitavecchia Italy Have a Look
By Bobbie Green Virtually un-noticed in today's world this ancient seaport city, rich with history, Civitavecchia, also known as the Seagate to Rome sits in its shadow, waiting for the world to discover her once again. Although she is still... SoGoNow.com by: Bobbie Green
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September 20, 2007 Editor's Column: WITH FEW RESERVATIONS
"CHIANTI CLASSICO" Story and photos by Peter I. Rose Several years ago, on a beautiful fall day in the little village of Valpaia in the hills of Chianti I was introduced to an impish Italian tour guide and fellow writer,... SoGoNow.com by: Peter I. Rose
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March 10, 2006 A Cruising Evolution
By Linda FastesonDreaming of a tropical paradise? Or have you always wanted to see some of the artistic, architectural and archaeological treasures of the world? For comfort, convenience, and cost, cruising is one of the best ways to get where... SoGoNow.com by: Linda Fasteson
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February 15, 2006 Holland America's Mediterranean
by Linda Fasteson The Mediterranean, the world's largest inland sea, encircled by Europe, Asia, and Africa, evokes many images. This sun drenched playground of the rich and famous has been the passageway for commerce, explorations, cultural exchange and conflict from... SoGoNow.com by: Linda Fasteson
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July 9, 2005 Poems for Italy
ITALY/ITALIAN MOTTO:Art and Culture that nurtures and inspires one's soul.Music, Language and Literature that makes our spirits soar and hearts sing with Joy.Scientist, Explorers, Inventors, and Designers always challenging the frontiers of discovery.The Beauty of her majestic mountains, scenic land,... SoGoNow.com by: Guest Author
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June 22, 2005 Labor Day in May
It's always been a fantasy of mine to spend a summer in Tuscany, perhaps I've seen Bertolucci's Stealing Beauty one too many times, or maybe its just the rolling green hills, the acre upon acre of vineyards, olive trees,... SoGoNow.com by: Valerie Chin
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June 17, 2005 QuotAmare
I've been to many a-bars in my days, but the coolest one by far has got to be QuotAmare, a beach bar in Venice, Italy. The atmosphere at QuotAmare is to die for. Its sheer location makes the place very... SoGoNow.com by: Christie Anderson
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June 4, 2005 The Ulitmate Theme Park
Venice is for grown-ups. The received wisdom is that this sensuous, aqueous city is reserved for adults, especially those in the first or the final flush of romance. Certainly, there are plenty of young lovers wandering the labyrinth hand in... SoGoNow.com by: Guest Author
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April 13, 2005 How To Enjoy a Train Ride
I could only see him through the crack in the seat. His wrists were littered with bracelets, nearly halfway up his arms. His hair was messy and sometimes it might have fallen into his eyes; I do not remember if... SoGoNow.com by: Darra Adler
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February 28, 2005 Rome
I had wanted to see Rome ever since grade school when we were taught about the ancient Roman Empire. This desire grew as I began to travel and see other parts of the world, and finally after watching the... SoGoNow.com by: Michael McConnell
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