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Beautiful, Quiet, Good food
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base politics
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It has helped me fall in love with Italy!
BellaMora Says: Now if you just happen to be in my most favorite city in the entire world and you are military affiliated, you HAVE to stop by the USO and take a trip. You can check your email, get some water or cafe, and just plain relax and rest from all of that walking you'll do.They had...
BellaMora Says: Nove is in the Vicenza area. There are so many ceramic shops in this area. You can find the Lenox factory here and get deals you'll never see in Macy's. I got the Butler's Pantry print complete set of 16 for $32!!! I almost passed out when I went to Macy's to replace a...
ITT Office (Military affiliated only)
BellaMora Says: The ITT office has some outstanding trips. They do the driving, you get a great English speaking guide and they really are worth what you pay for them. I went to Paris for New Years and Florence (Firenze) It was well worth the trip.
Ristorante Edelweiss: Just like home!
BellaMora Says: Now, you wanna talk about a place feeling like family and home! I used to come here so much, I got food on credit! LOL. I would always forget they dont take credit card and they would let me pay the next time I came. Can you believe that?? Talk about the trust factor and...
Da Mario Pizzeria/ Bar Mario: The Best Pizza
BellaMora Says: The best pizzeria Ive been to in Italy. Its also a bar hangout. Not too rowdy at all and the chef was very nice in trying to speak English with me as I spoke Italian to him. Great ambiance. Nobody looked at me like I was freak because I was American. They were ALWAYS...
Cal Bar, Boobe's, etc: Aviano Nightlife
BellaMora Says: The best thing I can tell you is find the Americans to tell you where the spots are. When I was there, it used to be Manhattans in the winter and Diamontik around Roveredo in the summer. Papillion in Roveredo, Havana in Treviso on Sunday for R&B (black music they call it)...
The Velvet, Rock Club: Bands, Metal, and New Wave
coneyislandgreen Says: The best little Rock Club in Friuli. Friuli is sparse compared to other provinces in italy but about 20 minutes North of Pordenone along the mountain road (Pede Montana) in the town of "Giais di Aviano" is an awesome Rock Club that all the rock loving cats of Friul flock to...
BellaMora Says: Regardless of what they say, you need a vehicle. Even getting around the local area. Rental car is where you wanna go. They accommodate EVERY budget and purpose. From $15 a day up. If you want to stay local, get a local type vehicle. If you want to get to Venezia, Padova,...
CindyInItaly Says: Easy Jet is our choice of travel. Tickets can be cheaper than train tickets, and are about the same price as Ryan Air, depending on where you're going. The advantage of flying with Easy Jet is that you fly out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (Ryan Air flies out of a smaller...
BellaMora Says: I miss the markets of Italy. This was an experience. Its just like a flea market in the states but they have them in every little town everyday. I used to get some of my cutest clothes at markets as opposed to the malls and stores. Now granted you may have to try your...
Center Casa: Household items and Decor
CindyInItaly Says: This is one of the best places to buy decor for your house. They also have appliances, dishes, vases, toys, patio furnature, and a LOT of accessories. The prices are quite reasonable compared to similar stores.
BellaMora Says: If you are trying to stand in line and a bunch of people seem to gather around and then cut in front of you, well, they are. Single file lines dont exist in grocery stores, markets, etc in Italy. I used to get ticked off at the Coop, La Standa, Scarpe Scarpe, and Mercatone...
BellaMora Says: Do not be alarmed if you have small children and an Italian woman starts playing with, holding, talking to, and just loving on your child like she's known them all of her life. Italians LOVVVVVVEEE children. Their family lifestyle and culture is different than ours in...
Can you survive not speaking Italian?
BellaMora Says: If you are reading this Aviano page, you are most likely getting stationed there because as I stated, this is not a tourist area. In that case, you need to learn Italian and FAST!! I suggest you buy Instant Immersion, Rosetta Stone, etc BEFORE you get there and take as many...
BellaMora Says: Please keep your wits about you like you would in the US or whatever country you are from. Especially on the metros. Don't put your wallets in your back pocket for sure. I would recommend you be paranoid when you get on the trains because the thieves are professionals. Stay...
BellaMora Says: Its understood by Italian law that if you walk in or wake up to a gypsy in your home stealing, you have to let them do it. If you attack them, YOU go to jail. Believe it! They didnt used to be physical and would only steal jewerly, euro, and small things they can fit in...
BellaMora Says: Its not a tourist area so there are no traps. Just make sure you stop when you see the carabinieri (Italian police )waving that lollipop in the street. They do carry M16 and they will shoot at you if you dont stop. They are always on the main street of Aviano--via pordenone...
FRONA Says: This is a small family owned buthcher shop with a fantastic twist of the new generation or art food. You can find here dried meat products but also ready to go fres meats and prepared rolls for the grill. The owner that runs the shop is an outgoing friendly person ready to...
Plenty to Eat and SOOOOO good!
MoreBarTime11 Says: Bufalo Branco --- Brasilian RestaurantVillaNova di Prata about 15-20 minutes from Aviano!Just sit down enjoy and watch the food keep coming. If you don't say you are finished, just keep eating and they will keep bringing!
CindyInItaly Says: If you are planning on traveling within the EU with your pet (cat or dog) you must obtain a pet passport. If being stationed in the EU (PSCing in or out) you do not need one. You will only need to obtain your certificate of health and a copy of certification of being...
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Welcome to Aviano - Aviano is a beautiful little town just an hour north of Venice. We are here because of the Air Force, as with the majority of the other people living here. The Italians mostly support us, but a few...
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Q: I was in Aviano 1971,72. There was a restaurant easy walking distance from the base and I believe it was called De Bepe and others...
A: The lasagna you had was likely a lasagna with a balsamella sauce (bechamel in French), which is a white sauce rather than a red one. It's true that Southerners are more...
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A view of the Dolomites next to our apartment
This is where we live, and will be here for the next 2 1/2 years. More pictures to come!
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Pepperoni in Italian means bell pepper. If you want a pepperoni pizza as it's known in America, ask for a Diavola pizza. Aviano is an experience I'll never forget. Its actually my second home because...
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I passed through Aviano on the way to Kuwait a long time ago. I got a short glimpse of Italy as well as the Alps.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Aviano. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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Well I moved here in January and it was COLD as was February.... it snowed a few times... some of it actually sticking. I've decided that April and September are the best times to visit, although it...
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