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Expertise
Can recommend day trips from Lucca, can give car directions from most places in Italy, and can help you plan an itinerary. But cannot recommend hotels and restaurants! For general information, hotels and restaurants, visit frommers.com and tripadvisor.com
Experience in the area
I've been to Italy many times, exploring many areas of the country. I've also traveled to Egypt, India, Nepal, Israel, Turkey, Fiji, Malaysia, and other places in Europe and the Caribbean.
Education/Credentials
Not applicable.
What do you like about this subject?
I like to help people discover the joys of independent travel.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
When visiting the Garfagnana or the mountains north of Lucca, there is a wonderful B&B on the road to Abetone called: Scacco Matto. Please visit their website at http://www.scaccomatto-bandb.com/EngHome.htm for more information.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Learn some of the niceties: Please, thank you, etc.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Carol | 01/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rajesh | 09/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Liza, Thanks again for the correct ..... |
| Rajesh | 09/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Lisa, That was quick..i appreciate ..... |
| Maria | 07/24/11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| John | 06/16/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Very thorough answers. Thank you so ..... |
Recent Answers from Lisa
2012-01-30 need help with itineray:
Hi. Sounds like a great trip. I would recommend you don't rent a car for most of your itinerary. The train is so much more convenient. Check out http://www.raileurope.com/index.html for train info. It
2012-01-25 Travel to Northern Italy:
Hi Carol. First, let me say that Rome is central Italy and the Amalfi Coast is southern Italy. I only say this so that you understand the distances you're dealing with. If you go to Mapquest.com and ask
2011-09-09 short stay at milan:
Hi Rajesh, you probably will be able to make the bus since it's a small airport. There is a kiosk in the station but if it's closed, you can buy your ticket on the bus. You can't buy your ticket online
2011-09-08 travel by train:
Hi Rajesh. From Bergamo Airport, you will need to get into Milan to the Stazione Centrale (central train station). Direct buses run to and from Stazione Centrale several times an hour but at night, the
2011-08-01 sienna & lucca:
Hi Janet. From Pisa Airport, Lucca is a short train ride away (like 1/2 hour to 40 minutes). I would go there first. From Lucca, it's very easy to get a train to Sienna, which is only about 1 1/2 hours
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