Trains in Italy – no cars needed here
July 18, 2009
To get around the Ligurian Riviera without a car (Camoli, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita, Finale Ligure, Varigotti, La Spezia, Portofino – you need to take a boat or bus from Santa Margherita) from Genoa on public transportation one may take the increasingly infamous Trenitalia. Recently things have not been good for trains in Italy… the crash in Via Reggio and 22 deaths later has brought out all sorts of information…. none, particularly positive. What can I say about trains in Italy? They are old, they are slow, they are dirty, they are uncomfortable, and they are often overcrowded BUT, they are dirt cheap, they are frequent and they go pretty much every where you need to go, as long as time and comfort are not of essence. Think of all the good you are doing for the environment! No cars needed here, just a good book and a lot of patience.
Written by Erica Berman
Erica Berman grew up in Lexington,Mass. After graduating from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Journalism and an intensive summer at Middlebury College (Vermont), Erica came to Paris with hopes of submerging herself in French culture and perfecting her French -- and she never left. Erica is the founder and owner of Haven in Paris and the blog HiP Paris. She now splits her time between Paris (Montmartre), Maine (Damariscotta), Massachusetts (Lexington) and Italy (Genova). In her all-too-rare free time, Erica likes to travel off the beaten track, explore Paris, read, take photos, cook, ski, hike and enjoy long Sunday brunches with her friends.
Website: http://haveninparis.com
Tags: camogli, Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Ligurie, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Trains Italy, Trenitalia
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hi Erica – i am looking for a short-term apartment to rent in genoa at very short notice (for 2 weeks from the end of next week). but i’m not having much luck. i stumbled across your blog and read that you found a great place. Any suggestions? thanks, kirsty