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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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November 20th 2009 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Arezzo
Today was also uneventful. We've been taking it easy this past week. It's nice to just sit around with the only worry being about what you want to make for dinner. Alyssa doesnt cook, so I usually mak ... [full story]
Today was also uneventful. We've been taking it easy this past week. It's nice to just sit around with the only worry being about what you want to make for dinner. Alyssa doesnt cook, so I usually mak ... [full story]
November 19th 2009 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Arezzo
We went on the hunt last night to no avail. I, however, was looking mighty fine in my brown bitch boots. Alas, we only ran into the "Ragazzi." The guys here are really not very gentlemanly. But then a ... [full story]
We went on the hunt last night to no avail. I, however, was looking mighty fine in my brown bitch boots. Alas, we only ran into the "Ragazzi." The guys here are really not very gentlemanly. But then a ... [full story]
November 19th 2009 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Arezzo
Our internet in the Monastary and Annex is so bad. It comes and goes and more often than not, lately, is not existent. Tonight there was a meteor shower that we were going to go to (like it's an ... [full story]
Our internet in the Monastary and Annex is so bad. It comes and goes and more often than not, lately, is not existent. Tonight there was a meteor shower that we were going to go to (like it's an ... [full story]
May 1st 2007 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Florence
» » By May 1st 2007Today is Feast of the Laborers (Labor Day) here in Europe. Almost everything's closed except for Cathedrals. We left Venice this morning, first by boat, th ... 45 photos [full story]
» » By May 1st 2007Today is Feast of the Laborers (Labor Day) here in Europe. Almost everything's closed except for Cathedrals. We left Venice this morning, first by boat, th ... 45 photos [full story]
May 2nd 2007 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Florence
Our International fan base is increasing by the day. We are VERY popular here in Florence (as Michelle would say). You could say we are the Court Jesters of Firenze. First of all, we would like to sa ... 56 photos [full story]
Our International fan base is increasing by the day. We are VERY popular here in Florence (as Michelle would say). You could say we are the Court Jesters of Firenze. First of all, we would like to sa ... 56 photos [full story]
May 3rd 2007 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Florence
Good News! We didn't burn down our hotel or upset too many people working at the Hotel Bernini. We woke up early and met Dr. Abas, our Tour Guide for the day who took us on a beautiful drive outside ... 29 photos [full story]
Good News! We didn't burn down our hotel or upset too many people working at the Hotel Bernini. We woke up early and met Dr. Abas, our Tour Guide for the day who took us on a beautiful drive outside ... 29 photos [full story]
May 4th 2007 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » San Gimignano
» » By May 4th 2007Michelle and I left Florence for beautiful Tuscany today. Dr. Abas took us to an incredible wine vineyard in San Gimignano for wine tastings and a homemade ... 60 photos [full story]
» » By May 4th 2007Michelle and I left Florence for beautiful Tuscany today. Dr. Abas took us to an incredible wine vineyard in San Gimignano for wine tastings and a homemade ... 60 photos [full story]
3 days ago: Two Blondes Lost published a blog
The only thing better than Under the Tuscan Sun is Under the Tuscan Umbrella
The only thing better than Under the Tuscan Sun is Under the Tuscan Umbrella
May 5th 2007 Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Siena
It's Saturday and has been pouring rain here in Siena most of the day -- complete with thunder and lightening. Our Guide, Carrrrrlito, picked us up at our hotel this morning and drove us to Fagliori ... 74 photos [full story]
It's Saturday and has been pouring rain here in Siena most of the day -- complete with thunder and lightening. Our Guide, Carrrrrlito, picked us up at our hotel this morning and drove us to Fagliori ... 74 photos [full story]
October 28th 2009 Europe » Italy » Tuscany
Florence Visiting Tuscany would not be complete without exploring Florence. Founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC, Florence was the epicenter of Renaissance movement in 1500's. It is a place where arts ... 8 photos [full story]
Florence Visiting Tuscany would not be complete without exploring Florence. Founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC, Florence was the epicenter of Renaissance movement in 1500's. It is a place where arts ... 8 photos [full story]
October 27th 2009 Europe » Italy » Tuscany
Siena Driving towards Siena, I discovered a nifty feature. When I crossed the middle lane without turning my turn signal on, the departure lane warning system vibrated the steering wheel. It vibrat ... 8 photos [full story]
Siena Driving towards Siena, I discovered a nifty feature. When I crossed the middle lane without turning my turn signal on, the departure lane warning system vibrated the steering wheel. It vibrat ... 8 photos [full story]
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