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Background: Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His disastrous alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC). It has been at the forefront of European economic and political unification, joining the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the prosperous north.

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By diegocastro
November 12th 2009

Sicília, parte 2 Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Agrigento

Dias 78 a 81 - Pela manhã, todos ainda estavam em Catania. Fomos os quatro juntos à feira da cidade, a maior da Itália. Os preços eram ridiculamente baratos, mesmo convertendo-os para o Real. Segundo Golpal, o indiano, os preços eram baratos até para a Índia. Aproveitando-se disso, ele comprou uma ridícula blusa de cinco euros para sua namorada. Perguntou se eu queria ver sua foto. Esperava ver uma velha gorda indiana, pois Golpal já não era nenhum garoto. Em vez disso, uma belíssima jovem de vinte e poucos anos. Mesmo assim, seu presente seria uma blusa comprada em um camelô. [View Full Entry]

By JustSayGo
July 7th 2009

Leaving on a Jet Plane Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

View from Sorrento

Apologies to the song's artists.... Well, despite my last minute rush and the storm through central Florida, I made it to Orlando airport and now sit in Detroit awaiting the departure to Roma. Thanks, Gordon, for the photo glimpse of the Amalfi Coast. I am so glad this arrived on Monday and not sooner. Otherwise, I would have really been a difficult one awaiting this day. Thanks, sis, for hanging out at the abode with Elvis..... Just got a note that we are arriving in Sicily during a very special time: Palermo - The Feast of Saint Rosalia - 'U fistinu [View Full Entry]

By JustSayGo
June 18th 2009

Coming Soon....Debi's going to Italy! Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Just getting ready (sooooo ready) for the big trip! I will update the blog as I can and internet is available while I am gone, but wanted you to know you can share in my trip. I leave July 7..... [View Full Entry]

By Betta
May 18th 2009

Feasts of Internal Organs Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Palermo

Here’s a very belated and sort of abbreviated account of my Easter trip to Sicily last month. Easter in Sicily was certainly an experience I will not forget. I was very lucky to get to experience Sicily within the context of a large and exuberantly welcoming Sicilian family who immediately opened themselves and their home up to me. It was a warm but easy sense of welcome, without any huge gestures or clear statements of ‘make yourself at home’, displayed simply by the way they picked me up at the airport, hustled me into the family car, and immediately starting talking [View Full Entry]

By Dynamo Dave
April 6th 2009

Only 3 days left Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

What ho and top of the morning to all - feeling chipper as just back from a great gym workout. I really must keep this up when I get back (famous words......) - I think over 60's get good gym deals as there aren't many applicants, or, perhaps, survivors. I'll need to fill the time up somehow. In the middle of the Med currently, in Palermo tomorrow where I've booked a coach trip. I think there's more to Sicily than a volcano, - Mafiosi and machine guns if the rumours are right. Let's find out. This is the 6th sea day [View Full Entry]

By Jbrewco
April 3rd 2009

Days 14, 15, & 16 - Sea Days and Palermo Italy Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

At Sea

Tuesday was an at sea day so we were able to relax on ship and take in some of the activities offered. The ship is very nice and in comparison to other ships we have been on, the Brilliance of the Seas has a much different layout. Even though the ship was sold out it feels like most of the passengers are staying in their rooms. We both entered the slot tournament but only Lisa made it to the final round. She did not win the big prize but did get a t-shirt. Later in the day the casino held a [View Full Entry]

By Clare Bear 357
March 15th 2009

Hey, let's fly to an island for the weekend. Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

TICKETS

Cioa Tutti! Oggi, io sono stanco perche io ho viagato a Palermo, Sicily esta settimana. Palermo è interesante. Palermo è grande e ha multo personas. Io ho comita ranciolo è gelato. Il mar è bellisimo. Io ho nadato in il mar e ho aveto il sol. I just thought I’d try out a little of my Italian. Our travel adventures just keep getting earlier and earlier. Friday morning, we headed out at 6:10 to catch the bus to get us to the train station. We had a flight to Palermo, Sicily at 11:05 and had to get to the Pisa airport(about [View Full Entry]

By KUGIRL
January 18th 2009

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Sleeping in the Airport

There was a long free weekend December 5 through the 8th. We had Friday off like normal and we also had Monday off because it was an Italian holiday. (Though I have no idea what holiday it was) I went with many other people for a few days to Sicily to see the far south of Italy. I left on Thursday night for the train station because I was planning to spend the night in the airport along with some other friends that had an early flight out of Rome’s airport. When we arrived at the train station the train we [View Full Entry]

By jhawks
November 27th 2008

Palermo Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Valle di Templi

November 27, 2008 Happy Thanksgiving! We made it to Palermo after an exhilarating day at the Valley of the Greek Temples in Agrigento yesterday. We were able to explore several Greek temples overlooking the Mediterranean outside of the city. It was spectacular! It is truly amazing that such structures could remain fairly intact after 2000+ years! After hiking around the ruins, we were able to take a nice cappuccino/gelato break down by the lido. After snacking, the kids put on their swimsuits and went for a dip in the sea! There is a real advantage of touring this time of year [View Full Entry]

By Mametaro
October 9th 2008

Trip sicilien - J-8 Europe » Italy » Sicily » Palermo

Après 1 début d'année sur les chapeaux de roue, notre activité voyageuse s'était sérieusement ralentie, à part qques jours passés à Rome au mois d'août. Suite à un déplacement professionnel de la miss Kumiko à Palerme, l'idée nous est venue de partir à la découverte de la Sicile. Notre voyage commencera à Palerme et durera 2 semaines. Comme d'habitude, je vais prendre des notes durant le séjour puis rédiger 1 carnet de voyage à notre retour. Voici en gros le trajet que nous allons suivre : Trip sicilien En espérant avoir de nombr [View Full Entry]

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