From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Use Hand Gestures To Travel Your Way Through Italy

by VisitItaly on November 24, 2008


Arguably, you can explore Italy without speaking a word of Italian. You’re set to explore Il Bel Paese armed with only an outgoing personality, a warm smile, and Italian hand gestures. Or, are you?

Still, you are better off learning Italian before you go. To assist you, though, you can utilize these Italian hand signals.

Un momento!

In English, this means “one moment, please.” Just point your index finger upwards like the number one. This can also convey “may I speak, please?”, but it’ll be needed to learn Italian then.

Ho fame

” I’m hungry”, is what this conveys. Hit your stomach with the side of your flat hand to convey an obvious message to your hosts to feed you. If you are tired of pizza and pasta, learn to speak italian to learn the difference between pollo and polipo. You will be able to avoid allergies and understand Italian cuisine better.

Ehi tu, vieni qui

This is a hand gesture you will do well to apply with care. It means “Hey! Come here, you!”, which can look either rude or sexually inviting. Numerous Americans use a similar come hither gesture. You will be safer learning to say “Prego, potete aiutarli?” when you want someone to come and help you.

Silenzio

Just like its universal counterpart, the Italian “silence” gesture is done by pressing your index finger to your lips. But successfully communicating why you need quiet is another story. This proves that you still need to study Italian!

Idea!

Put your hand on your head and look happy, and you have effectively emphasized that you have an idea. But studying Italian will come in handy when you tell them all about this idea.

Perfetto

To praise someone with a perfect score, use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to create a circle. This is very useful in your Italian travels as this does not require that you speak italian.

Scusi, devo andare al bagno

This is a very useful gesture that translates to “I must go to the rest room.” Just hold up your index and middle fingers, put on a pained expression, and you’ll be directed to the nearest rest room. Very important indeed for the diarrhea-prone traveler!

Indeed, learn italian hand gestures are sheer poetry. To read Italian street signs and speak with the locals, though, learning Italian is still useful. You can choose to have the best of both worlds.

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Visiting Rome

by Holidays In Italy on November 8, 2008


The Vatican museums are placed on the territory of the Vatican City and you can find the papal art collections there. These collections are one of the biggest and most important ones worldwide and include oriental antiquities (Egypt and Assyrian), classic antiquity (Greek-Roman art), Etruscan-Italian antiquities (Italy today and before the Roman age), medieval art (3rd- 14th century), art of the renaissance (15th century) until the 19th century and contemporary art. The circuit through these different museums is 7 kilometres long. The most famous part of the Vatican museums is the Sistine chapel. The paintings on the roof of the chapel were made by Michelangelo and it goes without saying that they are amongs the most famour art creations in the world.

You can find the opening hours at www.vatican.ca but the museums are opened every day except Sundays and public holidays. Every last Sunday of the month the museums are opened and you can get in for free (only if this Sunday is not a public holiday). Otherwise the entrance is 14 euros, concession is 8 euros.

The museums can be easily reached by public transport since they are located in the Vatican City which is an important point in the city where all public transport stops at. You can get a tour of the area in 8 different languages, so perfect no matter where you come from.
Guided tours through the museums and the Sistine chapel cost 29.50 euros and 23.50 euros for discounted rate, and they take 2 hours. Furthermore, there is a guided tour through the Vatican gardens for around 18 to14 euros. This tour takes 2 hours as well and you’re sure to learn a lot.

In order to protect the museums there is a security check at the entrance. Furthermore, make sure that you are dressed properly, since they will not let you in otherwise. (no low tops or shorts).

When you come and visit the Italian capital you should take the opportunity and have a look at the Vatican museums. It has a big importance and you will get a lot of interesting information about the papal art collections as well. A lot of people come to visit the museums every day because as it is so famous worldwide. For that reason there might be a long queue in front of the entrance and you might have to wait a bit.

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Calabria Newest Quality Property Development

by VisitItaly on November 6, 2008


Calabria, Italy, is the hottest overseas property investment locations for people in the UK and Europe looking for an investment holiday home

Pizzo is a most well know town in the western coast province on of Calabria, the most famous and renowned town in the Vibo Valentia province, a region that has roots dating back to BC and a wealth of history to boot, it originally became inhabited as the Greek colony of Hipponion.

Pizzo, Famous for the magnificent coastline and beaches and also being a fishing centre. The scenic and rugged coastline is unmistakable for people who know the town and surrounding areas. In Pizzo you will discover dramatic cliffs that drop down to superb long sandy beaches and the weather is normally very sunny and the climate good and some people state that Pizzo has some of the finest ice cream in the world.

Le Terrazza di Pizzo
One of the newest and best developments out of all the new property in Calabria is Le Terrazza di Pizzo. A spectacular property surrounded by many beautiful white sandy beaches, clear blue skies and an simply breathtaking backdrop of magnificent mountains. Calabria and more notably Pizzo is emerging as an exciting vacation and overseas investment property location.

Le Terrazza di Pizzo is a luxury development of one and two bedroom apartments either with spacious gardens on the ground floor or with roof top terraces on the top floor.

Here are the main investment points for Le Terrazza di Pizzo

You can choose from a selection of superb 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

Excellent sea views

The properties

Le Terrazza di Pizzo is very near to local amenities

Modern conveniences & high specification

superb lush green landscaped gardens with two
large swimming pools

Only 20 minutes drive to the Lamezzia Airport

The high specification and modern interiors, and stylish and sympathetically designed exteriors reflect the local architecture and surroundings.

The apartments overlook the crystal clear Tyrenean Sea with a backdrop of the magnificence of the mountains.

Known to the locals as the real Italian Rivera, Calabria is becoming an exciting holiday home destination and hotspot.

With everything you need for comfort and peace of mind Le Terrazza di Pizzo is a stunning development ideal Calabria property for either investment or a Vacation property.

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