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“I am hoping to go to italy next summer. I want to get a good mix of beautiful scenes and of course, the art....I'm going to Florence, Rome, and Venice. I would love to explore a town nearby any of these touristy places. Any suggestions?”   2 cheers 35 answers	tanbaker Honolulu
“Is it ok to sleep in the car at night? We do this in the U.S. on trips and have no probs. Does anyone have exp. w/trying? I can handle being run off but not arrested.”   3 cheers 8 answers	hippie1427 Nashville
“A couple of friends and myself are going to Rome for New Years, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what to do on New Years' Eve? Has anyone been during this time before?”   4 cheers 11 answers	brianwithana Guelph
“Okay, I was hoping when the day comes, to go to Italy on my honeymoon. I am an arts major and I have an interest in art of all kinds, architecture, ancient cities, and, of course, shopping. I want to utilize my time and enjoy all I can. I am also a fan” 26 answers	AbsolutlyHK Brandon
“I'm visiting Italy beginning of June for 2 weeks. flying to Milan and finishing in Rome. Would like ideas on places to visit, more interested in the landscape, architecture, nature, beauty rather than art.” 1 answer	katelowri
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Italy [ˈɪtəli] (help·info) (Italian: Italia), officially the Italian Republic, (Italian: Repubblica Italiana), is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy

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