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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
To date, Italy has not been subject to any acts of terrorism from without. On...
Last edited: August 07, 2006
History 
Umbria, Italy, is located in the central part of the country, and is named for...
Last edited: March 03, 2007
Recommended Reading 
Walk and eat in Umbria while reading Walking and Eating in Umbria, by James...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
A valid passport is required for entry to Italy. A visa is not required unless...
Last edited: August 07, 2006
Getting Around 
Much of the Umbrian region is backcountry and, while this fact affords...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis and all the major car rental services serve the airports in Florence...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
If you're hungry and, more importantly, if you're hungry for Italian food...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
Nightlife 
Nightlife in Umbria can mean a number of different things. It can be sipping...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The region of Umbria itself could be classified as "off-the-beaten-p... in that...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Shopping 
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Umbria, shop. For tapestries...
Last edited: August 07, 2006
Things to Do in Umbria 
Umbria is a picturesque region in central Italy. It is one of the few regions...
Last edited: January 07, 2008
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You  Per Favore   Please...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
 When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have a European (GSM) cell phone and want a SIM card, these are...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: February 26, 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
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