Cinque Terre by Boat: Explore Liguria by Sea

Cinque Terre, Liguria Italy in spring is an excellent time to explore the rugged Ligurian coast between Genoa and Portovenere by boat. Arrive in these jewel sized ports along the Italian Riviera like the mariners have for 3000 years. The seaside hamlets of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare are vestiges of life lived locally and seasonally - slowly. Enjoy the photogenic Ligurian coast by boat relaxing and smelling the pines that top off the the hills or by hiking the trails that connect the five towns giving it its name Cinque Terre.

To preserve this land, the government has declared the Cinque Terre a national park. For about $10 dollars per day visitors may hike the trail connecting all five towns, a trek that takes about five hours. If you opt to walk be careful on the trails. Wet trails are dangerous. Sunscreen etc. a must!

Outside the five towns up in the hills are the vineyards that fill the terraced gardens on mountain sides, which cut directly into the sea. These hills above the towns are famous for Ligurian white wine, made from the grapes that grow in the vineyards on the terraced slopes above the Ligurian sea, which fill the mountain sides. The Etruscans traded here with the ancient Chinese and ancient Egyptians, sharing advanced ideas and advanced cultures, adopting the best practises the Etruscans and Liguri people live in these hills what is today known as the Mediterranean lifestlye. For more video about Liguria checkout WebVisionItaly's Liguria channel.

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Fiat Chrylser - US and Canadian Unions Approve Deal

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(ANSA) Rome, April 22 - American and Canadian car unions have approved a deal between Chrysler and Fiat, paving the way for the deal to go through, an Italian car union leader told ANSA Wednesday.

''The accord with the US and Canadian unions has been reached...and with the federal government which has pledged, given everyone's readiness, to persuade the creditor banks to accept the deal,'' said Bruno Vitali of Fim-CISL.He said the deal was ''90% ready'' and might even be announced by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne later Wednesday.Vitali said he had had a long talk in Detroit earlier Wednesday with United Auto Workers leader Ron Gettelfienger.

President Barack Obama has given Chrysler until May 1 to strike a deal with Fiat in order to have access to further federal bail-out funds and avoid bankruptcy.The deal in part hinges on unions and lenders accepting stock in Chrysler in exchange for the debt owed to them.An accord draft leaked to the press indicated that unions would take a 20% stake in Chrysler, the same as Fiat's initial stake, as payment for half their pension fund.Marchionne is also asking unions to accept wage cuts to bring labor costs in line with those in other plants in the US producing foreign cars, in states where the unions have less power.The leaked draft also indicated that Marchionne would serve as CEO for both Fiat and Chrysler, while the US automaker would have an American chairman of the board.In this case, it is not clear what would happen to Chrysler's current CEO, Bob Nardelli.Marchionne has been credited for what Obama has described as Fiat's ''impressive'' turnaround in the last few years and the authoritative daily Financial Times last week likened him to a ''superhero'' in a ''Chrysler cliffhanger''.

According to the draft accord, if a partnership is created then Fiat, unions and a federally appointed trust would name a future seven-man Chrysler board.The federal trust would initially hold a significant stake in Chrysler, in exchange for the bail-out funds, including a 15% share which Fiat would receive in 5% instalments as it meets production milestones.Fiat is offering its cutting-edge green technology and platforms for small cars in exchange for as much as 35% of Chrysler but it is likely to be also given an option to acquire up to 49% or more, once the bail-out loans have been repaid.The Italian automaker is keen to strike a deal with Chrysler because it would have access to its plants and dealerships in order to allow it to return to the American market, initially with Alfa Romeo and the trendy Fiat 500 city car.Chrysler, in turn, would have access to Fiat's facilities in Europe and Latin America.

Best Cafe in Rome 2009: Tazza d'Oro and Sant'Eustachio Best Espresso in Rome

Who has best espresso in Rome? For years the caffes in Rome Tazza d'oro and Sant'Eustachio vie for the title of best espresso in Rome. No matter which you choose, neither Sant'Eustachio or Tazza d'Oro will disappoint.






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Rome Trattoria: Mimi e Coco, Piazza Navona Rome

Mimi e Coco Via del Governo Vecchio, 72 is a nice little caffe wine bar trattoria in Rome's centro storico open late with a good looking local Italian crowd for a glass of wine and a sandwich or salad just off of Piazza Navona. Mimi e Coco comes with a view of Pasquino the political mouthpiece and from Mimi e Coco there is nice view for people watching. Just blocks from Campo di' Fiori on the classic Roman street from La Dolce Vita Via del Governo Vecchio in Rome's centro storico. Below click to enjoy this video of Mimi e Coco caffe in the centro storico of Rome.



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