Bari Italy

Italy, Apulia, Basilica di San Nicola, Bari. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By: Cassie DePecol

Cinquanta cinque giorni (Day fifty five)

Bari is quite the place. Every street lines on a vertical axis parallel to the ocean. At the right time of day, around 19:00, the sun bursts with bright red and orange rays rushing fiercely through each vertical street. It is as if the sun is so big that it stands alone behind the entire port city of Bari. All the men with their hair slicked back, their Gucci shades, suit and tie look dressed to impress as if they just stepped out of GQ. Gawking, kissing and beeping their horns, the men here aren't afraid to let a woman know they want her. The women are on pare as they walk down the busy streets, clicking their heels and pucking their lips. Finding stores such as Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana are as easy to find as the next gelateria.

5 Things We Hate and 5 Things We Love About Italy

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By P. Scottyn


Italy can inspire and frustrate in equal measure, but this vibrant and colorful country has too many good points that even the most irritating quirks can only add to its unique charm.
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Closing your eyes and imagining you are back in the days of the gladiators while visiting the Colosseum is rather difficult when you are surrounded by thousands of noisy tourists. Italy is home to a wealth of important cultural and historical sights, so it is hard to avoid encountering jostling lines of people. Making an early start from Italy hostels to beat the masses is definitely a good idea.

Rome - Shopper's Delight!

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Author: nfmmbs

Rome is a paradise for shoppers. So, if you're a shopping freak, then you'll be spoilt for choices in Rome. From clothes, fashion accessories and jewelry, to books, chocolates and household goods, you can get everything in this ancient Italian city. With PerilloTours.com, you will be able to make the most of Rome!
Rome is a wonderful tourist destination for families! While the historic tourist attractions in Rome interest men; the adventurous catacombs and museums get the little ones keyed up. And for women, Rome is the seventh heaven! With a myriad of choices to shop for everything right from chocolates to fashion accessories, shopaholic women will find it hard to wind up their shopping. If you're planning to visit Italy, then shopping in Rome should be on top of your to-do list!

Shopping in Rome, Italy

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By Roxanne Bridger

With so much to see and do in Rome, shopping is usually one of the activities that gets left till last. But what a lot of people don't realize is that a great place to really soak up Italian culture is at its markets and shopping areas. Here are a few of the best places to really get to immerse yourself in Italian Culture. Opening hours vary by the type of store. Most shops are open from 9 -9:30 until 1pm and reopen from 4 pm to 7:30 pm.



Some clothes shops are closed on a Sunday and maybe even a Monday depending on where the store is, and bakeries and other small food places are usually open from 8 am to 1 pm then reopen from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. They are usually closed on Thursday afternoons and Sundays in the winter months and on Saturday afternoons and Sundays during the summer months.

Via Condotti is one of the most central shopping areas and is the most typical of the old Roman streets. Know as Rome's version of 5th Avenue, many of the Top end brands are here, such as Armani, Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo, and, Cartier. Nearby Via del Corso has the more affordable selection of clothes and accessories. there are a number of megastores that sell everything you could need, from leather goods to athletic wear and casual clothing.

If the weather's not too good and you want to spend a few hours warming up in a shopping center, visit Euroma2. There are over 230 shops and places to eat housed in a massive structure, surmounted by domes Arabian, a few hundred meters from the GRA. Take Metro B line from Termini to EUR Palasport station, cross over the road and take the free 15min bus to the and from the shopping center.

If you are looking to find some small and unique shops, head to the historic centre. There are lots of small roads and piazzas, all interconnected, that can make it fun to wander the streets and find something new round each corner. There are too many places here to mention and everybody's trip to the area is different. A great way to spend a warm summer's afternoon.

To find out more about the area including the best hotels in Rome and the best places to eat out, make sure you have a look at a travel guide of Rome so you can plan ahead.

By Roxanne Bridger - a travel enthusiast who loves to explore the world!

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