Christmas season in Naples, Italy is usually celebrated every December 24 to January 6.  The people in Naples celebrate the season from the Eve of Christmas to its epiphany.  Although they start their celebration at 24 many Christmas events are most likely found earlier than 24.  Following the pagan way in old Italy.  In the eve of Christmas people at Naples dine the traditional 7 dishes of fish.  One of the many traditions of  the people at Naples is the bagpipe and flute playing also known as the zampognari and pifferai. They often wear traditional colorful costumes with sheepskin vests,...

Have you ever experienced losing a bag or having to go to the emergency room when you were travelling? It’s such a hassle isn’t it? Even if you may be the world’s most experienced traveller, there are certain mishaps that you just can’t avoid. That’s where travel insurance comes in. And trust me, it’s all worth it. Travel insurance is insurance that is used to cover medical expenses and financial and other losses incurred while travelling. Travel insurance can usually be availed at the time of the booking of a trip to cover just the duration of that single trip, or a lengthier, more...

With the increasing use of the internet and e-mail, it has become necessary to stay in touch with loved ones or business clients even when you are travelling. I have written a couple of tips that may help you on how to check your e-mail when you travel. Checking your e-mail involves two basic steps and they are connecting to the internet and actually checking your e-mail. Connecting to the internet actually depends on where you are and what computer you are using. Almost all laptops have a modem built-in and you may also have an Ethernet card. Connecting via Ethernet card is preferred as this gives...

I’m planning to go to Paris, France sometime next year when I happened to run along my travel-addict aunt who gave me some piece of advice. She said that Paris, France was a very lovely and romantic place, much more for lovers. She has been to Paris, France for about four times and she found her stay in Paris, France on the month of September much pleasing than the other months. September in Paris, France is the season of fall. If you are to make an album of Paris, France, you should really go during the month of September since there is reasonable temperature and good light for the exposure....

Visiting Austria gives its tourists the opportunity to witness the breath-taking view of the mountains, enjoy the gorgeous landscapes and walk through the famous cities. When I got the chance to discover the beauty of Austria, I then realized that like a good wine, this is one destination that any tourist or traveler should savor. Of course, I’d be caught dead if I am not to taste their local cuisine. We also tried drinking the Austrian beers and wine which we found to be exquisite in taste. Operas and symphonies are among those that we regretted not having done in Austria, for it is what this...