Friday, April 30, 2010

Incredible Italy


When oh when will I get to Italy? The exotic country of love, filled with cultural and artistic attractions, Italy is a dream destination for travellers from all over the world and I am included. If there's one place I have to visit before life gets too hectic for me to enjoy the luxury of travel, Italy is my number one choice! Smiley

In order to truly enjoy the beauty and wonder of Italy, I would need at least a week. My main vacation spots would of course include Rome, which is the capital of Italy and romantic Venice. With my darling right alongside me, I do believe this would be the ultimate romantic vacation for us as a couple. Smiley

Romantic Venice

My buddy Emila just got back for her unforgettable Italy vacation. Well it was a business and pleasure kind of trip but I have no doubt that she truly enjoyed her stay. She's been so kind as to share her pictures with me and these are some of the attractions she visited and captured on her trip. Thanks a million Emila, love ya!
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Rome - Collosseo, one of the greatest works of Roman architecture

Fontana de Trevi in Rome

Streets of Rome

Vatican City


After reading her posts and viewing her beautiful shots, all I can say is that Incredible is the best word to truly express the beauty and glory of Italy. If you need transportation to greet you at the airport, there's always Rome Car Hire or Turin Car Hire. Depending on where you land, don't forget to book proper airport transfer to get you get into the city and settled in your hotel before you embark on the most magical adventure of your life!

With beautiful scenery, warm friendly people, amazing sight-seeing spots not to mention delectable food, everything Italy promises a romantic magical vacation you will never forget. By the way, I love Italian food and it would be a dream come true for me to one day visit Italy and savour true authentic Italian cuisine at its best. Smiley

Dining al-fresco is always a pleasure


Gift shopping in Venice

Souvenir from Italy

Before I sign off, I'd like to share some Italy fun facts with you. How many of these did you already know?

The piano hails from Italy.
Cologne came from Italy.
Eyeglasses are an Italian invention.
The espresso machine hails from Italy.
Pasta is Italy's national dish.
Rome's nickname is "The Eternal City."



-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-


MONICA
BILL
DAVID

84 comments:

Monica,  April 30, 2010 10:45 AM

:* :* :*

Monica,  April 30, 2010 10:46 AM

yes I wanna go to Italy too! 8-) 8-)

Bill,  April 30, 2010 10:46 AM

8-) 8-) 8-)

David Funk,  April 30, 2010 10:47 AM

Hi Mariuca! :* :* :*

I'd like to see Italy, too.

TGIF my friend! ;) :)

Monica,  April 30, 2010 10:48 AM

oh Emila took those pics? wow!!

Monica,  April 30, 2010 10:50 AM

thanks for sharing the fun facts Mariuca :) ;) i didnt know eyeglasses are an Italian invention. 8-) 8-) 8-)

Bill,  April 30, 2010 10:51 AM

One i would like to go to Italy also and ride on a godolla, :)

elai,  April 30, 2010 10:51 AM

>:o >:o >:o >:o >:o

emila,  April 30, 2010 10:52 AM

weeeeeeeeeeeee italy!!!

Incik RestNrilekS,  April 30, 2010 10:55 AM

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) mamaiaaaaaa

Incik RestNrilekS,  April 30, 2010 10:55 AM

Wah, yeah and italian people dress nicely too.. Men or women. They take pride on how they look. : )

elai,  April 30, 2010 10:56 AM

too late! :( :( :(

Incik RestNrilekS,  April 30, 2010 10:57 AM

Owh i love the souveniers. It is always fun to scout for souveniers when visiting other countries. Make a great personal collection too :-D :-D

Incik RestNrilekS,  April 30, 2010 10:57 AM

I wanna go to italy too. Sponsors anyone? Aha : D :-D :-D

elai,  April 30, 2010 11:05 AM

oh i wanna visit italy, too! :-D :-D :-D

Eddie John,  April 30, 2010 11:20 AM

Simply awesome... 8-)

LadyJava,  April 30, 2010 11:21 AM

>:o >:o >:o >:o

LadyJava,  April 30, 2010 11:26 AM

Thank you Italians for inventing the eyeglasses.... otherwise I would be blind for sure.. lol!!

LadyJava,  April 30, 2010 11:27 AM

just woke up.. and missing all chops it seems :(

Bella Enveeus,  April 30, 2010 11:40 AM

I always thought I'd like to go to Italy or France with the one I love.. Tho now the one I love punya plan tu seems quite vague but I still wanna go! Bestnyeeee

Bella Enveeus,  April 30, 2010 11:41 AM

Oh, I oso wanna go see the Vatican.. I banyak baca buku2 berkenaan Vatican n their "inside" story.. I penggemar buku2 fiction mengenai mereka..

Bella Enveeus,  April 30, 2010 11:42 AM

Piano hails from Italy? Really? Hehe.. I tau main piano je, mana datang I don't know.. LOL! :-P

Russian woman Maria,  April 30, 2010 3:42 PM

Unfortunately I have never been in Italy, but I want it badly! And after reading your article I want it even more. The photos are really wonderful, it becomes obvious that Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are so many sightseeing there, I can just imagine what a person feel in this country for the first time. To visit Italy is my dream! I hope that we will manage to go there together. Do you agree? 8-)

Cashmere,  April 30, 2010 5:14 PM

I wanna go Italy too...
And we better go Venice fast cos they say that Venice is going to be drowned in a few years time due to the climate.

Roxy's Best Of...,  April 30, 2010 8:50 PM

Wow, lucky Emila... what beautiful photos! I bet she had the time of her life.

Sorry to miss your BOTB...by the time it got started I was either sleeping or out at client meetings all day. I just took on your competitor in a new BOTB, please stop by and vote if you have time.

Headed into the weekend here, the weather has really warmed up... 80 degrees today, 90 tomorrow for London and Maddie's softball games.

Happy Friday and weekend to you!

Roxy :) ;)

Lil,  April 30, 2010 11:04 PM

I love Italy. Hope you will be able to visit Italy qith B soon

Fed up lah, dah buat macam2 kerja bila buka aje LT, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
:* :* :* :* :*

Cashmere,  April 30, 2010 11:41 PM

Hey Mariuca! I need ur Mariucas Prfume blog image link to put on my sidebar.. Can you pass me the link? I cant save and upload it from here and I cant view your other site properly.. Leave me the link at my blog. Thanks! :)

Webbielady,  May 01, 2010 1:31 AM

ahhh... this post makes me miss Italy!

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 2:01 AM

Italy is one of the most romantic places in the world...

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 2:02 AM

stepping to Italy is a dream come true for almost all couples ... perfect destination for those honeymooners

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 2:03 AM

aside from being romantic... it's very historical too and best known for their wonderful architectures.. so amazing... wish i can go there.... O:-) O:-) O:-)

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 2:04 AM

by the way mariuca sorry to interrupt, just wanna say that you can now submit your song entries here http://blogidol09.blogspot.com/2010/04/song-categories.html

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 2:05 AM

have a great day and happy blogging

Roxy's Best Of...,  May 01, 2010 4:16 AM

VOTE VOTE VOTE!! You are soooo going to win this one... Happy Weekend!

Roxy 8-) 8-) :* :* =-O :-P O:-)

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 8:45 AM

hi Mariuca, here's the guide for blog idol... You only have to submit 10 song entries....One song per song category....
For example... Motown = I'll be there by Jackson five...
same thing goes with the other categories

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 8:47 AM

if you said "Taken songs" it means the song was submitted already by a blogger...

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 8:50 AM

i listed down all the Submitted entries in my blog so that you have your guide whether the song is taken or not..

bluedreamer27,  May 01, 2010 8:53 AM

tell me mariuca if you're still confused and i will try my best to explain it more hehe
thank you sooo much have a great day... will look forward to your song entries

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 4:50 PM

:* :* :* Monica FC1!

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 4:51 PM

Bill FC2! :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 4:51 PM

Hi David, FC3!

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 4:51 PM

Grazie peeps, let's all go to Italy! :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:30 PM

8-) 8-) 8-) LOL with Mon in her shades wanting to go to Italia, me too me too! So romantic la! :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:31 PM

TGIF David although it's Sunday already and I am late in replying comments! Hope u get to visit this beautiful country one day too then! 8-) 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:31 PM

Abaden! You think my camera can take pics so nice like these Mon? hahahahha I wan a new camera!!! :-D :-D :-D *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:32 PM

I love my fun facts cause all those I mentioned are my fave stuff, I like coffee, glasses, pasta, piano and of course cologne!! Woo hoo I have to go to Italy one day Mon! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:33 PM

Ooooooooh B is feeling romantic, he he he I would love that too Bill!! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:33 PM

>:o >:o >:o >:o >:o Elai!

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:33 PM

Don worry Elai u are my TCM for April woo hoo! And more to chop in May! :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:34 PM

Likewise sweetie, that would be a dream vacation indeed! *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:35 PM

weeeeeeeeee Emila u lucky woman you!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR UR PICS, they made my post so beautiful and I will always have Italy here now, thanks dear! :* :* :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:35 PM

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) Rizal!!

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:36 PM

Sure best to ppl watch while sipping coffee al-fresco here Rizal, jom!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:36 PM

Souvenir shopping is a must when I go for vakasi, the more the better!! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:37 PM

Sponsor me too pls!! O:-) O:-) O:-)

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:37 PM

Awesome is da word GK! :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:37 PM

>:o >:o >:o >:o Hiya LJ!

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:38 PM

Ha ha I love the fun facts invensis I mensi here dearie, all mah kinda stuff, yay for Italy! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:39 PM

Ur still TFC2 in April dearie, but small badge ha ha ha, thanks! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:40 PM

Bella!!! Maybe u can go to Italy for ur honeymoon, wowie that would be ultra romantic!!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:41 PM

Oh which titles Bella?? Sounds interesting! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 02, 2010 5:42 PM

U know how to play the piano Bella? That is awesome, I just adore ppl who can play the piano like my hubby he he! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 4:54 AM

8-) 8-) Hi Maria, thanks and welcome to Mariuca's blog! I absolutely agree, Italy is a must visit for everyone who appreciates a wonderful vacation. It would make for an interesting and exciting adventure that's for sure.. I do hope u get to Italy one day... don't forget to send me a postcard! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 4:55 AM

Oh no I hope that's not coming true.. I gotta get myself to Venice too Cashmere, how totally romantic! :* :* :*

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 4:57 AM

Lucky indeed right? WOWIE! I wish I was there with her but her lovely pics will suffice for now he he... no worries about the BOTB, Roxy! I am still not receiving emails form them hmmmm *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

I hope good weather keeps coming your way and let's play ball girls! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 4:58 AM

LOL morning Lil! How are u feeling today? Thanks, and I hope u will get there too one day, for a nice long vakasi without ur meows he he! ;) ;) ;)

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 4:59 AM

Hi Cashmere! Sure sweetie, I will give it to u soon yeah, as soon as my laptop returns home to me in one piece, am having laptop issues here now :'( :'( :'( :'( !

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:00 AM

:* :* :* Thanks for reading Webbielady, glad u enjoyed it!

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:01 AM

I hear u BD! 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:01 AM

Maybe u can make Italy ur honeymoon destination BD he he he!! *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* =-X =-X :* :*

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:02 AM

Nicely said BD, I wonder how many pics I'd end up taking if I go to Italy, sure will buy new camera before leaving lol! 8-) 8-) :-$ :-$

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:02 AM

YAY I am happy to be in ur Blog Idol this year and I have submitted my entry, good luck to me LOL!! :-D :-D :-D :-[ :-[

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:03 AM

Thanks BD, u have a wonderful day too! :* :*

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:03 AM

=-O =-O 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) YAY thanks for voting Roxy, ur da best!

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:04 AM

LOL thanks BD, sorry I was confused at first he he he but happy to play now that I know the rules he he he... :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:04 AM

I thought we can only choose from the list u see, hehehe my bad! =-X =-X :-[ :-[ :-[

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:04 AM

Thanks again for explaining it to me BD, when will it start? This week? Yahoooo! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Mariuca,  May 03, 2010 5:05 AM

No longer confused and am ready to rumble BD, let's get it on!!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Life Ramblings,  May 03, 2010 8:31 AM

woohoo Italy! everything about Italy is so fabulous minus the pickpockets. :-P

Life Ramblings,  May 03, 2010 8:32 AM

there's so much history and love the architecture.

Life Ramblings,  May 03, 2010 8:33 AM

i've so many stories to share about Italy but it's impossible to fit all in one post.

Life Ramblings,  May 03, 2010 8:36 AM

i'm sure you'll visit this wonderful country one day. and now it's spring and it's a wonderful time to go visit. 8-)

Life Ramblings,  May 03, 2010 8:36 AM

good morning Mariuca and have a lovely Monday. ;)

ayie,  May 04, 2010 9:25 AM

we will travel there too in the future...dunno yet when though

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