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The Lowdown on Rome, Italy

October 2nd, 2002

Rome, Food and Drink

Gelato Madness!

The best gelato in all of Italy can be found in Rome right near the Pantheon. With 100 flavors and an array of bin candy, you?ll be in sweets heaven...

The Lowdown on Siena, Italy

October 10th, 2002

Siena, Culture

The Palio - Siena's Madness.

If there is one event that is not to missed in Siena, it has to be the Palio (literally, the banner)...

October 2nd, 2002

Siena, Food and Drink

Chinese in Italy.

If you?re missing that taste of America and are sick of non-stop pasta, then pop into La Rosa for excellent and CHEAP Chinese food. Entrees cost between 2-5 Euro each...

October 2nd, 2002

Siena, General Info, Getting Around

Mail Issues.

Mail is a huge frustration for many Americans. Because Italy?s system is close to archaic, mail can take from 3 weeks to 3 months to get to it's intended location...

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