http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20148 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20148 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20024 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20024 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19930 Tuscany called Val di Chiana, near a village called Pozzo della Chiana, in the province of Arezzo.
The place where I stayed was Villa Scannagallo - a beautiful country house divided into apartments, with an amazing garden, swimming pool, bbq facilities and breathtaking view of the surrounding olive groves.

The owners are very welcoming and each apartment is beautifully furnished. And it is not expensive either! I highly recommend it to anybody: families, couples, group of friends...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19930 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19701 I stayed in a flat near Octogon and I had a great time there.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19536 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19536 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19406 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19406 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19345 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19345 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19182
Some time spent scouring Google came up with Italy Accom - a Rome-based firm who rent out apartments, villas and farmhouses across Italy for holiday tourists.

The owners (Jill & Leon) are Australian/English and they were wonderful with the help they provided me and my partner in finding a lovely place to stay for our two weeks in Roma!

We got a lovely studio apartment located on Via Vittoria. This is one of Rome's best streets, with lots of lovely cafes, bars and shops nearby.

The equivalent in a hotel room in this area was at least 60 Euros a night more expensive, plus we got privacy AND space to stretch out.

Being able to cook your own meal with fabulous fresh ingredients from the local market was a delight! It tastes a whole lot better than the "stuff" from Italian restaurants back home.

Thanks Jill and Leon for your help. We had a wonderful time in Rome, in no small part due to your great service (and the lovely studio Vittoria we stayed in).

Rome is the experience of a lifetime! But, we'll be back - one visit is just not enough.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19182 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19167 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19167 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19125
The riad is full of character and lovely white painted walls which just make the whole place feel full of light.

The beds are huge and really comfortable, and there are two terraces where you can sit and enjoy meals outside. Essaouira can be pretty windy and the terraces are really sheltered.

The Moroccan couple that look after Dar Lazuli are incredibly friendly, keep the place immaculate and can't do enough for you. Latifa can also cook delicious meals for you in your apartment which I thoroughly recommend!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19125 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19028
A typical market is steps away from the apartment as are numerous fine cafes. The city’s best shopping areas are just blocks away. I found an Asian market within blocks for great vegetarian food. The internet place on the street was great since I left my laptop at home, even though the apartment is wired for access. I can't say enough about management, everyone was so nice to me and so helpful. I will not hesitate to stay again when I come to Barcelona and highly recommend pillowapartments to everyone.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19028 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18935 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18935 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18754
The Voschod Hotel say they have doubles available for 2,400 rubles per night (about £25 each). Be prepared for a very basic facility though. The Hotel Sovietsky (a deliciously kitsch venue just north of the Garden Ring) have rooms for 7,200 rubles - £156. The Warsaw Hotel has singles for 4,300 rubles (about £94) and doubles for 6,250 (about £135 or £68 each). Like Home Apartments have flats available before and after the match.

And if you need a visa try Real Russia: they’re among the cheapest, and you’ll be able to track progress of your application online.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18754 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18614 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18614 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18574
It sleeps 2-4 people comfortably and has very good facilities and is also very secure.

The nearest Metro station is Liceu.

There are numerous places to eat in close proximity to the apartment, all of which are excellent and outstanding value.

Ramon, the owner of the property, was a lovely guy and a real pleasure to do business with.

I fully intend on staying at this apartment again when I next visit Barcelona and cannot think of a reason why I would want to stay anywhere else!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18574 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18509 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18509