What was new in 2007 - Archives

December 2007

Italy

On The Land In Umbria - Olive Gathering Memoirs: Reminiscing about picking olives on the farm in Italy.
Living Slow in Italy - The Three Ps of Natale: Regardless of what one eats or how else one may celebrate, there are three essential elements to the holidays here: Prosecco, Panettone, and Presepi.
Car Rental - Rome Downtown: Picking up a rental car at Termini or Villa Borghese in downtown Rome.
Restauarant List for the Chianti: Jane's detailed restaurant list for the Chianti, in Tuscany.
Chiusi Train Station - Car Rentals: AutoEurope locations in Chiusi.
Sabina Gold - Annual Olive Harvest near Rome: Olive oil from this area north of Rome.
A Real Slice of Italy - Bergamo, Lake Iseo, Val Camonica: Travel guide for area north of Milan, in the Lombardy region
Postcard - My Italian Community: Friends made in northern Lazio.
Postcard - Siena - Cena in Contrada: A Contrada dinner in Siena - eating and drinking in the neighborhood.
Use Your Italian Cell Phone as a Modem: Connect from your computer to the Internet using your cell phone.

Spain

Arcos de la Frontera, Spain's Prettiest Town: Travel guide for this historic town in southern Spain.
Bodega El Fabulista: A visit to an underground wine cellar in the medieval hill town of Laguardia, in the Rioja.

November 2007

Europe Trip Planning

Vacation Rentals with Children: Guide to finding kid-friendly vacation rentals.

Italy

Ricordi di Roma: Buying souvenirs in Italy, suggestions for unique gifts.
Italy Car Rental Strategy: Save money by renting a car in Germany or Switzerland, then driving into Italy.
Italian Fashion Fall 2007: Sweaters, Coats and Jackets
Living Slow in Italy - A Pain in the Pants: Searching for affordable clothes that fit in fashion conscious Italy.
Montalcino Travel Guide: Guide to this charming town, restaurants, shops, sights.
Southern Tuscany Guide: Day trips from Montalcino and guide to the surrounding area.
Off the Beaten Path - Ten Things To Do in Florence: Favorite art, shops and restaurants.
Rome Airport Guide (FCO): Map, layout, transportation, meeting places.
La Foce and La Porta: Day trip to gardens and a great lunch.
Florence Airport Rant: The new changes to the airport make it difficult to pickup your rental car.

France

Farmers' Markets in the Loire Valley: Shopping throughout the year at the markets.

Rest of the World

Shanghai Neighborhood Guide: Walking tour of historic neighborhoods.

October 2007

Italy

Slow Travel Podcasts: Valerie and Bryan Schneider of Panorama Italy.
Venice Shopping Guide: Recommended shops for food, clothes, ceramics, chocolate.
Sicily Travel Guide: How to get there, things to do and see, beaches, accommodations.
Nizza Monferrato: Travel Guide for this small town in Piedmont.
Postcard - Le Labbra di Giada: A stay at the Calcione estate in Tuscany and a special wine, written in English and Italian.
Postcard - Looking for Love in Verona: A visit to the setting for Romeo and Juliet, written in English and Italian.
Postcard - A Day on Lago di Bracciano: Lakeside lunch, touring the castle in Bracianno, on Lake Bracciano north of Rome.
Agriturismo, Country House and Bed and Breakfast (B&B): What are the differences in these types of accommodations?
Living Slow in Italy - Mastering The Time Warp: Opening hours for shops, caffes, museums, etc.

Switzerland

Gorged on Gruyères: Travel guide for this famous cheese-making village in western Switzerland in the Fribourg canton.

Rest of the World

Greece, the Island of Folegandros: A trip to the town of Hora on this island.

September 2007

SlowTrav moved to a new server in September! Everything is back to normal now, so send us your trip reports and reviews! New travel notes will be posted in October.

August 2007

General

Slow Travel Podcasts: Interview with Diana Baur of Baur B&B.
This is a new section on Slow Travel - Interviews with Slow Travel community members, audio trip reports, etc. We are very excited about this new way of meeting Slow Travel community members!
New member pages for Brenda (BGE) and Doug Phillips

Italy

Postcard - They Call Me MR. Spritz: A Venetian Cat Tale: A popular Venice drink and a wonderful neighborhood cat, Nan McElroy
Living Slow in Italy - Is There A Mason-Dixon Line in Italy?: A summer festa in the Basilicata region of southern Italy
Italian Fashion - Summer in Sexy Italy: What are they wearing this summer?

July 2007

Italy

Living Slow in Italy - Men in Tights, Sleepless Nights, and the Wine of the Holy Thorn: Summer sagre in Ascoli Piceno
Sagra Della Rana: Journal and photos about the local sagra near Milan (Festival of Frogs)
Discovering true Balsamico Tradizionale in Reggio Emilia: How traditional Balsamic is made, touring a farm where it is made
Lake Como Travel Guide: Favorite restaurants, shops and things to do on Lake Como

Rest of the World

Getaway to Batemans Bay: What to see and do in this port town in New South Wales, Australia

June 2007

Europe Trip Planning

Roaming with Cell Phones in Europe: If traveling to more than one country, you need a SIM card that lets you easily roam in Europe
Travel Insurance: Do you need insurance for your trip?
Buying Luggage: Detailed notes on suitcases, carryonbags, travel accessories and packing
Finding Family Friendly Accommodations: Traveling with Kids to Europe? Things to Consider When Selecting Accommodations.

Italy

Living Slow in Italy - Summer Heat: Surviving a hot and humid summer in a Marche hilltown
Ginda's Umbria and Beyond - Roman Holiday: A summer trip to Rome to see the Colosseum, Piazza Navona and Roman life
Living Slow in Italy - The Year in Review: May was the one year anniversary of Valerie and Bryan living in Italy

Rest of the World

Recommended Movies that were Filmed in Australia: Leslie's annotated list of Australia movies

May 2007

Europe Trip Planning

The Ordinary Tourist's Guide to Appreciating Modern Art: How to enjoy modern art in European museums

Italy

Cheese Throwing in Pontelandolfo: La ruzzola del formaggio winter festival in Campania
Ascoli Piceno Travel Guide: Travel guide for Ascoli Piceno, medieval town in the mountains of Le Marche
Parking at the Chiusi Train Station: Park in Chiusi and take the train to Rome or Florence for a day trip
Florence Airport: Picking up and dropping off at Florence airport, bus into Florence, updated
New SlowTrav Favorites, Views on Venice and Domus International (Rome)
See Naples and Die!: Naples travel guide. Touring Naples and the Phlegraean Fields

France

Roissy Bus from CDG Airport to Paris: An easy way to get from the airport to the city
Tempting the Taste Buds of Young Travelers in Provence: Foods of Provence that will turn your children into "foodies"
Paris Museum Pass: Skip the lines for Paris museums!

United Kingdom

Travel Guide for Chester, Cheshire: Things to do and see in the historic town of Chester, accommodations, restaurants
South-West England - Somerset, Devon and Cornwall: Travel guide for this region, Plymouth, Dartmoor, Cornwall, Devon, Exmoor
Between York and Edinburgh: Things to do and see when traveling between York and Edinburgh in northern England and the Scottish Borders
New SlowTrav Favorite, London Perfect

North America

Toronto Historic Distillery District: Travel guide for this historic part of Toronto, JDeQ from Burlington
Toronto St Lawrence Market: Travel guide for this great food market in Toronto
America by Train: What to expect and descriptions of some of the routes, by John Pitt author of USA by Rail

Rest of the World

Belgium, A Winter Weekend in Antwerp: Travel guide for this charming historic city
Helsingborg, The Winter of a Bon Vivant: Travel guide for this southern Sweden seaside city
Kullabygden District, a Rarified Escape to the Land of Kullen: Travel guide for this coastal area in southern Sweden

April 2007

Media

Around the World radio, broadcasting on Santa Barbara's KZSB AM 1290, interviews Pauline Kenny, April 12, 2007.
Listen to the 10 minute interview
On April 2, there was an Associated Press article about Slow Travel and it was picked up by various newspapers, Yahoo and CNN.com!

Italy

Living Slow in Italy - Wanted - Italian Blood Donors: Families in Italy are a bit different from families in North America!
Doing the Beach in Italy: Valerie's tips for a day at the beach.
Public Phone Booths in Italy: updated

France

Paris Metro: How use the Paris subway, buy tickets, find stations
Le Plateau d'Albion - A Hike in High Lavender Country: Easy walk through fields of lavender

United Kingdom

England as a Slow Travel Destination: Vacation rentals, food at pubs and tea rooms

Spain

Staying in Paradores in Spain: How to find and book these historic hotels
A Brief Guide To The Natural Park of Grazalema: The fauna and flora, bird watching, things to see, suggested hikes

North America

Pennsylvania - Dutch Country: Overview of what you will find in the Amish area

March 2007

Postcards: All travel postcards are listed on this new page.

Europe

A Quick Trip To Frankfurt and England: So, You've Got an Interview in Frankfurt on Monday, eh?

Italy

Traffic Cameras on Roadways and in Towns: New laws and traffic cameras cut down on speeding in Italian cities and countryside.
Anne's Travel Notes - Pitigliano, Medieval Wonder and Jewish Heritage: Pitigliano, a hill town in southern Tuscany near Lazio
On the Land in Umbria - Fall Grape Harvest: Meeting the neighbors, living without running water, first fall grape harvest (vendemmia)
On the Land in Umbria - Bread, a Sacred Part of Rural Life: Making bread in the outdoor oven, recipe for Panzanella
Anne's Travel Notes - Captivated by Lake Bolsena: The town of Bolsena, on Lake Bolsena in northern Lazio
Anne's Travel Notes - Sicily Volcanoes: Visiting the volcanic islands of Stromboli and Lipari and a motorcycle road trip to Mt. Etna
Living Slow in Italy - Going Postal: Going to the Post Office in Italy
The Vatican Necropolis (Via Triumphalis) Tour: Tour of ancient burial area
Catholic Church Mass Times: Mass times, masses in English, contact information

France

Exploring the French Countryside: David Cross describes his favorite areas in the French countryside, detailed Google Map.

UK & Ireland

Cotswolds, A Guide to Local Shopping, Parking and Public Loos: Shops, parking information and restrooms in the Cotswolds towns

North America

Pennsylvania - Philadephia: Travel Guide for Philadelphia with descriptions of neighborhoods, things to do, transportation, accommodations, restaurants
California: Our Magical Day at Disneyland: A travel postcard of a perfect day at Disneyland

February 2007

Media Mentions

Business Week Online, "A Villa Of Your Own - For A Week", Executive Life, February 19, 2007
The Guardian (UK newspaper), "Best of the net - Quick guide to slow travel", by Sean Dodson, February 10, 2007
Globe and Mail (Canadian national newspaper), "Social Studies, A Daily Miscellany of Information by Michael Kesterton, February 9, 2007
Irish Independent (newspaper), "Take your time ...", February 7, 2007

Europe Trip Planning

How to Survive the Heat of Summer Travel: Tips for keeping cool when traveling in the summer.

Italy

Living Slow in Italy - Italy is Dangerous for People Like Me: Navigating the steps and cobble stones in Italy
What are they Wearing to the Opera?: Various styles to wear to the opera.
Slow Travel Photos: More photos of driving in Italy - Autostrada, Autogrill, roads, signs, etc.
Slow Travel Photos: Views from the passenger seat driving on the SS2 in southern Tuscany.

United Kingdom

Yorkshire: Travel notes for York, The Yorkshire Dales and West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford)
Google Map - West Yorkshire, England
Google Map - Yorkshire Dales, England

January 2007

Italy

Living Slow in Italy - Vagabonds: Touring Italy with visiting relatives and friends
Taking the Train to Sicily: Taking the train from Sorrento to Taormina, Sicily
Gaeta, a Seaside Village South of Rome: Notes about this coast town, parking, shopping, day trips
When You Just Have to be in Siena for the Weekend: Traveling from England to the Chianti countryside for a weekend
Slow Travel Google Map - Italy, Umbria: Detailed map showing places and sites in Umbria

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