Officials in Rome have removed the so-called "padlocks of love" from the famous Ponte Milvio, the BBC reports. This is the latest phase of an ongoing struggle between the city and romantic couples that we've been reporting on since 2007.
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Padlocks Of Love Removed From Bridge In Rome
Officials in Rome have removed the so-called "padlocks of love" from the famous Ponte Milvio, the BBC reports. This is the latest phase of an ongoing struggle between the city and romantic couples that we've been reporting on since 2007.
It all started when Italian ...'The Perennial Plate' Partners With Intrepid Travel For Online Food Documentary Series
I'll be the first to raise my hand and say I despise most of the food shows currently on television and online. That's why I got so excited when I heard about "The Perennial Plate," a weekly online documentary series, "dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous ...Question In Venice: What Would You Cook When You're Looking To Score?
"I'm on a boat!" I kept singing to myself. "Everybody look at me because I'm sailing on a boat." I was referencing the "Saturday Night Live" skit in which Andy Samberg and T-Pain sail the seas making this one simple proclamation. But this was no ordinary sea and I was on ...
Photo Of The Day: Fantastic Voyage
Today's Photo of the Day is a lovely Renaissance fresco from Rome's Villa Farnesina, taken by Flickr user AlexSven. It's not the most famous artwork from the museum, that of Raphael's "Triumph of Galatea," but it depicts another voyage of the gods. It's what we all hope ...A Fresh Air Fiend's Moments of Travel Bliss
Freedom. That's the whole point of travel, right? Travel is about untethering yourself from your comfort zone to satisfy your curiosity about what's around the corner, or around the world. Done right, it can be incredibly liberating. But in the U.S., and increasingly around ...Survey Reveals World's Best Food Destinations
Does food play a role in where you decide to take your vacation? For those interested in taking a delicious trip, Hotels.com surveyed 27,000 international travelers to find out what they believed the best destinations for cuisine were.
According to news.com.au, 32% of ...Photo Of The Day: Early Fall In Italy
This summer's weather patterns continue to astound me, between heat waves, hailstorms and the mighty Derecho, which was said to be the storm to end all storms before it narrowly missed New York City last week.
Today's Photo of the Day is proof of even more global ...The Leaning Colosseum Of Rome
Rome's iconic Colosseum is beginning to tilt, the Guardian newspaper reports.
The stadium where gladiators used to hack away at one another to cheering crowds has developed a distinct slant, with one side being 40 centimeters (15.7 inches) lower than the other. ...The Price Of Wine Is Too Damn High
If you were given a blind taste test, could you tell the difference between a $10 bottle of wine and a $20 bottle or even a $50 bottle? Last year, I listened to a Freakonomics podcast, in which Steve Levitt set out to determine if his friends and colleagues could tell the ...Why The Cinque Terre In Italy Should Be Your Next Trip
Once a coastline of sleepy fishing villages, the Cinque Terre, or "Five Lands," has become a popular destination for tourism over the recent years. What makes this Italian destination different from most tourist hot spots, however, is that it has somehow managed to retain ...A Reluctant Artist Finds His Way In Florence
To say that I'm a reluctant traveler would be to vastly undersell the case. When asked to take a trip out of town my gut reaction is to blurt out WHY? as if I were being threatened with banishment for committing some wrong. So when my parents asked me and my girlfriend ...11-Year-Old Boards International Flight Without Passport Or Ticket
<p><a data-cke-saved-href="http://video.news.com.au/2260488703/Investigation-into-ticketless-boy" href="http://video.news.com.au/2260488703/Investigation-into-ticketless-boy">VIDEO: Investigation into ...
Need To Lose Weight? Leave The Country
Americans are bombarded with advertisements for weight loss products. There are pills, special diets, motivational books and videos (think skinny thoughts!), exercise equipment, slimming belts and a host of other hokey products and services. But I've never heard anyone ...Six Great Mediterranean Cruise Ship Ports
Some of the best Mediterranean cruise ship ports appear on a variety of itineraries from several cruise lines. Traveling via cruise ship, vacationers are able to see six or more different ports on a seven- to 10-day sailing. That's covering a lot of ground quickly and ...Learn Tuscan Cooking At Historic Wine Estate And Boutique Hotel
There's certainly no shortage of cooking schools and classes to be found in Italy, but the type, quality and locale vary wildly. If you're looking for something focused on the good stuff – like eating – within a stunning venue, Castello Banfi Il Borgo is likely ...Are Woody Allen Movies The New Trip Planner?
Think movies are just a way to enjoy a night in with friends? Apparently, not. According to tourism boards in European cities that have been featured in Woody Allen films – such as "Match Point," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Midnight in Paris," and "To Rome With Love" ...Knocked Up Abroad: Lessons Learned From Traveling With A Baby
Long before I became a mother, people told me that the first six months is the easiest time to travel with a baby – before they walk, talk or require children's activities. Others told me to travel as much as possible before you have children, as it's too difficult ...Video Of The Day: Florence Time-Lapse
Semper Firenze
I came across this time-lapse video from a New Year's outing in Florence, Italy, on Vimeo (user MattBen) today. It struck me immediately as dramatic, but also mesmerizing. The time-lapse starts off and ends with slow sounds and visuals. The video ...
Cruise Ship Wreck Removal Underway Amid New Questions Of Cause
It's been nearly seven months since the cruise ship Costa Concordia grounded off the coast of Italy, leaving 32 dead. After lying on its side since the January 13th grounding, Costa Concordia will next be stood back up, re-floated and towed to an Italian port. But what looks ...Inside The S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup In Venice, Italy
VENICE, Italy – Ink-black clouds gather over the iconic Floating City, poised to roll across the lagoon. From our aquatic position, somewhere between the Lido and Giudecca islands, we can see the approaching wall of water.
"Everyone, below decks. Get below ...
