Naples and the Italian Royal Pizza
Naples is the southern culinary capital of Italy. The Pizza was born here in honor of Queen Margherita di Savoia in 1889. The queen was visiting the city …
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Pizzica and Tarantella: Folk Traditions of Apulia
Folklore is a large part of Italy and even more so, in the Apulia region located in what is the heel of Italy’s “boot” shape. In this particular region, folk dances are very popular and have their roots in Ancient Greece. The “Pizzica” is a traditional dance popular throughout the Salentine peninsula along with the
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Trips 2 Italy is moving to a New Houston’s Office Location
Dear Friends and Clients, We are moving! Beginning July 29, 2013, Trips 2 Italy will be located at 5701 Woodway Dr., Suite 220, Houston, TX 77057, (at the corner with Chimney Rock). During this transition, we will continue to provide the same excellent service you have come to expect from us. Please note that all
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Archaelogical site of Pompeii
The archaeological site of Pompeii is one Italy’s and the world’s most popular tourist destinations. This ancient Roman city was destroyed by the volcanic ashes from a catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 79 A.D. Today, one can see the well preserved remains of a city and its local population that was buried alive,
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Tuscan Sunflower Fields
One of Tuscany’s most famous and attractive landscapes is its never ending fields of sunflowers during the summer. Usually from June to August, one can enjoy a beautiful panorama of these lovely yellow flowers driving through the small winding roads through the enchanting Tuscan countryside only to be enhanced by the sight of cypress trees,
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