Posts with Tag: italy


In Bolzano, Italy

January 6, 2011 · Posted in Italy
The holiday season extends through January 6, the Epiphany, in some European countries. It is a public holiday in Italy. I had written in a post last year about the abundance of apples in this region. It was delightful to see the apples featured in the holiday season as well: as [...] Read more

Innsbruck to Bolzano

January 4, 2011 · Posted in Austria, Italy, train travel
Train Tip: Every other hour between 8am and 5pm, there is a direct EuroCity train that connects Innsbruck and Bolzano. Travel time on the EuroCity is two hours. On the off hours, you can make the trip using 2 local trains, connecting in Brenner just over the Italian-Austrian border. Read more

Salerno to Rome to Milan

December 30, 2010 · Posted in Italy, train travel
On a tranquil afternoon train ride, sheep fill fields across the Italian countryside, as I am lulled to sleep after a week of great Italian holiday eating. Read more

Bolzano to Nice

October 20, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
I am on the trains today to meet a friend for dinner in Nice. On my way to the train station, my friends from Tirol talk about the (lack of) cleanliness of Italian trains. Read more

In Bolzano, Italy

October 18, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
Bolzano is situated in southern Tirol, nowadays part of Iatly, The place is also known as Bozen. Autumn is a good time to visit this region with all its wine festivals. You can do some great hiking around Bolzano too. Read more

Budapest to Bolzano, Italy

October 17, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
After comparing train schedules I found the fastest way to Bolzano. In the train towards Italy we pass vineyards and make our way into the Dolomites. Read more

Venice to Budapest

August 24, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
My reservation on the night train to Budapest turned out be for a seat instead of a bed. Luckily it was quite comfortable. When passing Croatia and Slovenia we had a time-consuming passport control. Read more

Salerno to Venezia (Venice)

August 23, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
On way from Salerno to Venice we make a train stop in Napels. I’m a bit concerned about petty theft here, but time flies when talking an Italian naval officer. Read more

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