I just finished reading " 101 things to do in the Romagna at least once in their lifetime " Elisa Geng. The intention was to test my knowledge in the area, even considering the fact that, by the hotel, we always expect good advice on what to do, what to see, where to go (or not going) during their stay in the Riviera. Since all summer put my neck out from these walls, is not so obvious that it is able to provide safe and timely information. Many things are usable only in this season and if you have no way to test them in person what kind of advice you can ever give? You have to trust the impressions of friends and acquaintances, those who have the time to go out and have a good time in the clubs, in restaurants, festivals, parks .... For those who work
normal summer is a wealth of opportunities and a source of much satisfaction. These people often curse the tourists, the traffic increases, the queues in each shop or office where he usually is not anyone, but they are always ready to take advantage of opportunities for fun and entertainment that the season offers. In addition, the Romagna coast boasts of knowing what the right places to go, restaurants where the food is better, the beaches more comfortable and better attended. Everyone knows more light on this and other threads that can last an entire evening. It 's a natural instinct, which was formed over time through generations. Even those who never leaves the house feels right to left and right to counsel and to weigh their opinion, just because he has faced dozens of discussions on the subject and for better or worse, has formed a small culture.
Since everything has already been tried, the only discriminating factor of some importance is the "trend", or fashion. The Romagna is particularly sensitive to this issue in fact, we can say that it is the victim in shamefully. The river, being a place open to mass tourism, can not do without the catchy, icons, rituals. The "DIY" is not well received and those who go against the tide has it easy. Unless that "go against" is not a precise tactic to go with the flow.
back at the helm, I can not say that I have read ... sorry but there are a lot of "buts". First is named Bologna once too often. Romagna is too serious to be considered half of escape for those committed elsewhere to study or work, (especially if it is the capital of Emilia ). Write
guides is tiring and demanding, otherwise you do not understand why they cost so much. The main effort is not so much information to put on paper but to try and test them. I do not want press on the pedal too critical because it is clear that "101 things to do in Romagna ..." is not the classic didactic guide but an account of places, persons and aspects of Romagna, and as such should be understood and enjoyed. However, in some circumstances, it would be better to provide less feedback and more information. And then, the author will excuse me, 27 years are too few to philosophize on this earth who has seen (and continues to see) of all colors. If he had waited at least 10 years would be granted Most credit. I do not think a great idea to rely on memories of childhood and the father's advice to draw up a guide, but we always return to the same point: if you want to entertain than to inform, we can stay.
If you compare the numbers of tourists in the Romagna with those of the sales of guides on it, I think you come across one of the lowest ratios ever. Every year millions of tourists pass by here and how many guides are sold? Perhaps a few dozen. I do not remember anybody who came here with a guidebook in hand, except perhaps some German and some English who were touring Italy.
Tried to bring the little family in Milan or Rome who have just finished stuffing the car suitcases, bags, travel bags, inflatable boats, etc.. of bringing a book on the Romagna and then take a snapshot of their faces.
Almost all are here to "spend the holidays," not to discover the beauty and characteristics of places. There are enough things to do to keep busy all day and all night too so why go looking for alternatives that can be so boring?
There was a time when visiting the villages and the monuments of avoiding what was reserved for any rainy days, now we have enough shopping malls to avoid even this inconvenience.
All in all, I have not found large gaps in my preparation. I do not know a lot of areas of Ravenna, Forlì Rimini but who comes in does not go that far for any trips or visits.
The last customer who asked me for advice was a Venetian gentleman of middle age that was to be a journalist or someone who works in information (identity card, under occupation, it was reported "publicist" ). He stopped only three days but, as I understand, had come specially to see the area "Marano" of Riccione, the stretch of waterfront that for some years has become a focal point for nightlife and of which, obviously had heard so much about. In asking questions and directions seemed he was referring to a mysterious region of the alluvial forest and evaluated with great care all my suggestions. In fact, to observe it well, had a something of an anthropologist and explorer: he drove a Range Rover (not that chic -snob-cult that we usually see on the streets, but a more dated and trails suitable for off- road) from which you downloaded heavy bags of equipment that, I bet, also contained an elephant rifle with ammunition. Also, wearing the classic multi-pocket vest khaki, those sold under the anti-venom serum included.
I'd be curious to see him.
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