Some Of The Top Reasons To Go To Italy

Italy is arguably one of the most memorable places to visit, and curiously, most visitors who come home very satisfied from a very memorable trip to Italy have different stories to tell.Here are some of the top reasons to go to Italy.

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1. Italy is a haven for food lovers.  All of the pizza and the pasta that one has ever tried in the past essentially trace their roots back to Italy, and such foods are a staple in Italian cuisine.  However, they have always said that nothing beats food served in its original place, and this is quite true.Italian food is popular because of the variety of fresh ingredients that grow on fertile Italian soil.


2. Outside of America, Italy is probably the place that appears the most in Hollywood movies.  This is because Italy is the home to some of the most authentic destinations in the world.Rome is a favorite bucket list item for the history buff.  Venice is a place quite unlike any other, with its eccentric waterways.

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3. There is nothing as culturally enriching as the Italian coast.  A lot of coastal communities in the Italian peninsula have evolved cultures of their own.  These people have their own renditions of interesting foods and crystal clear waters.  Also, the best experience of merriment happens along the coastline,where one is sure to experience Italian hospitality at its finest.


Richard Ohlhaber is a huge fan of golf and boating.  His dream place of residence is Italy.Learn more about his other interests in this blog.

Why Is Jordan Still Chicago’s Idol?

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When a great praises a fellow great, you have to listen. Think of it: Kobe Bryant looks back on his career and says what a great influence Michael Jordan was to him.

Didn’t they play for opposing teams? Of course, they did, but that didn’t prevent Jordan from being the class act he always was. Kobe idolized Michael and, fortunately for him, the guy was more than willing to have, as Kobe himself described, a mentor relationship.

Scottie Pippen also described something similar especially when Jordan was still giving him a hard time during his rookie year. This toughened him up enough to eventually be Jordan’s undeniable partner in Chicago Bull’s success.

But those are players. What about the Chicago crowd?

Well, there’s the shoes. Seriously. How can you forget a guy when his image dunking a basketball is on a lot of people’s shoes?

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Seriously though, there are these stories about him that made him human enough to identify with even if he was being touted as the greatest to play the game. There’s how he left basketball to play baseball to honor his father. Though many disagreed, they nonetheless respected the person behind such a decision.

Richard Ohlhaber is a true Chicago sports fan, cheering for the Bulls and the Bears. For more on the famed teams of the Windy City, click here.