I must have been Italian in a previous life. Italy is one place I have been where everything seemed so familiar it was almost like going home. Although, my love of the classics, of art, history and architecture must have had a lot to do with it. These are places that I had only read about and to be in the midst of all the history, art and architecture is just breathtaking. I had to keep pinching myself that I was really there, that it’s not a dream.
If you can only go to another foreign country in your lifetime, Italy would be a choice you’d never forget. It works it’s way under your skin. The sights, the weather, the food. Oh the food! Glorious food! Let’s not even go there.
However you can get there and whatever your budget may be, hotels in italy vary in the type of accommodations from private hostels to luxury hotels. While I love the smaller towns and quiet country sides, you can’t beat Rome for the most number of attractions in one city. You can see the famous Colosseum which is surrounded with equally impressive ruins and other monuments. Make sure to choose one of the many hotels in Rome. Spend the night so you can visit the Trevi Fountain at night, and sit on the Spanish Steps for a breather and a snack.
For me, my ‘must-not-miss’ city was Venice. I have read so many books and watched so many movies about Venice that I just had to be there. Unfortunately, hotels in venice were a bit beyond my budget. But a day trip to this island town is good enough to give you a peep and a small taste of this sinking city. It’s buildings are still majestic and it’s canals forever romantic no matter how crowded they get. I could just sit and watch the people and let the view seep through me.
One of the major Italian cities I missed out on though is Milan. It was just too far out of the way and too expensive. I am sure hotels in milan would have definitely be out of the question. If I go now though, I just found out a few relatives are now living and working in Milan. I’ve already started sending them Christmas cards so I can hit them up for a place to stay when and if I ever go there again 
