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My Menu, Sunday Shout-out, WRITING · May 17, 2009

Sunday Shout-out: ItalyItalia.com

I love all the Sunday Shout-outs I have posted here on Ciao Amalfi, but I must say I am particularly excited about this week’s. At the beginning of this year, I finally got up the gumption to go after one of my biggest dreams – travel writing. With a background in art and architectural history, a passion for travel writing, and a deep love of the Amalfi Coast, my dream was to one day write and share information about this beautiful part of the world. I still can’t believe it some days, but that day has arrived!

I am pleased this week to annouce that I am the new Travel Guide for the region of Campania on the fabulous website ItalyItalia.com! This is truly an honor and a great pleasure for me. You can check out my biography page where you can read my Amalfi Travel Guide. You will also find many interesting articles on Naples, Capri, Ischia and more great spots in Campania on ItalyItalia.com’s Travel Guide section for Campania.

For those of you who haven’t discovered this great travel website yet, here is a bit of background information on the company:

ItalyItalia is Italy’s fastest growing travel portal, offering valuable advice for travellers to and within Italy on where to go and what to see. Whether you plan a weekend trip to Rome or a weeklong holiday on a beach in Sicily, ItalyItalia provides the information you need to plan your travels.

And once you have chosen your destination, we enable you to book your hotel and other travel services at attractive rates.

ItalyItalia is unique in that we are an Italian travel portal that is owned and run by Italians. We know the country. We know the best places to visit. We know the best places to stay. We will help you plan and book everything you need for a memorable Italian holiday.

So are you ready to start planning your next trip to Italy? I hope you enjoy the great articles and the insider travel tips on ItalyItalia.com. And you if you just can’t get enough Italy travel news, be sure to follow ItalyItalia.com on Twitter @ItalyItalia!

Posted In: My Menu, Sunday Shout-out, WRITING

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Comments

  1. traveldreamsandmoonbeams says

    May 17, 2009 at 23:47

    Bravissima! In bocca al lupo, Laura.

    Reply
  2. Sandra says

    May 18, 2009 at 03:59

    Well done Laura…you are on your way. You make me very proud. Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  3. Annika says

    May 18, 2009 at 06:44

    Congratulations! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    May 18, 2009 at 07:40

    Congratulations Laura… I know where I will be coming for advice on our next trip to Italy 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  5. South of Rome says

    May 18, 2009 at 08:29

    Auguri!!

    Reply
  6. KC says

    May 18, 2009 at 11:00

    Congratulations, that’s wonderful!

    Reply
  7. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    May 18, 2009 at 19:56

    Just added the site to my blog roll ..under Travel Links 🙂

    Reply
  8. Chef Chuck says

    May 18, 2009 at 21:00

    Congratulations Laura, There is no doubt in my mind your the best one for the job!
    Also, if you continue to follow your passion, I am sure your dreams will become a reality! Great Photo !!
    Thank You, and Take Care 🙂

    Reply
  9. jen laceda says

    May 19, 2009 at 15:33

    Hello,
    I just founf your blog through Katerina Fiore’s blogspot. I am looking forward to getting to know you and the Amalfi Coast more (which is a favourite vacation spot for me).

    Reply
  10. Laura says

    May 19, 2009 at 19:13

    Wow! Many many thanks to everyone for sharing your nice comments. You really made me smile! 🙂

    Ciao Lisa! Grazie mille! 🙂

    Ciao Mom! You inspire me every day. Thank you for all of your love and encouragement!

    Ciao Annika! Grazie!

    Ciao Anne! Grazie! I hope you enjoy articles and information on the ItalyItalia website. Send me any travel planning questions you have! Buon divertimento! And thank you ever so much for adding the site to your Travel Links. 🙂

    Ciao Karen! Grazie!

    Ciao KC! Grazie!

    Ciao Chuck! Your kind words always make me smile. Grazie! I love that the logo for ItalyItalia is from Naples! 🙂

    Ciao Jen! Great to meet you! Thanks for stopping by, leaving a comment, and introducing me to your blog. I look forward to following! And it is always nice to meet another fan of the Amalfi Coast! Keep in touch! 🙂

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