The official language of Poland is Polish.
Foreign visitors should be aware that virtually all official information will usually be in Polish only. Street signs, directions, information signs, etc. are routinely only in Polish, as are schedules and announcements at train and bus stations (airports and a few major train stations seem to be an exception to this). When it comes...
Unique in so many ways, Croatia has roots extending from ancient times and a great cultural wealth telling of its turbulent history extending from the Roman era, through the Renaissance, the Baroque period and the Ottoman conquests right up to the present day which are exceptionally appealing to all who visit the country. If we then add to this rich...
Italy is largely a peninsula situated on the Mediterranean Sea, bordering France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia in the north. The country, which is boot-shaped, is surrounded by the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, the Sicilian and Ionian Sea in the South, and Adriatic Sea in the East. Italian is the official language spoken...
Amalfi Coast— stunningly beautiful rocky coastline, so popular that private cars are banned in the summer months.
Capri — the famed island in the Bay of Naples, formerly a favored resort of the Roman emperors.
Cinque Terre — five tiny, scenic, towns strung along the steep vineyard-laced coast of Liguria.
Italian Alps — some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe, including Mont...
Currency
Italy uses the euro (€, EUR). It is one of 25 European countries that uses this common European currency: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain (which are all eurozone countries of the European Union or EU) together with the six non-EU members Andorra, Kosovo, Monaco,...
There are hundreds of Italian cities. Here are nine of its most famous
Rome (Roma) — the capital, both of Italy and, in the past, of the Roman Empire until 285 AD.
Bologna — one of the world’s great university cities that is filled with history, culture, technology and food.
Florence (Firenze) — the Renaissance city known for its architecture and art that...
One of the great things about Italy is that its long thin shape means that when you get fed up with sightseeing you are but a relatively short distance from a beach. But when you get there you might be rather confused, especially if you come from a country where beach access is free to all.
In theory that is the...
Ever want to see the west coast of Ireland? Then check out the 1 Day Connemar & Galway Tour. On this tour visitors will visit Connemara National Park, explore the many different shapes and rock formations, cross one of Ireland's amazing bogs and stroll on the beach.
Visit on the most mysterious regions of Ireland with the 1 Day Connemar &...
There is so much to see in Italy that it is difficult to know where to begin. Virtually every small village has an interesting location or two, plus a couple of other things to see.
Etruscan Italy.
If you have limited time and no potential to travel outside the main cities, then don’t miss the amazing collection at the Etruscan Museum at...
Dublin, Ireland is one of the oldest cities in the world but it is also one of the most modern. As such, a visit to Dublin can provide tourists with an even balance of the city's historical roots and its promising future.
No matter what kind of activities you are interested in you will likely be able to find them in...
