Hiking the Cinque Terre in Italy is nothing short of intoxicating. The trail connecting the five picturesque and multicolored villages leads you up and down the jagged ridges of this stretch of Liguria’s coast. You walk surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and vineyards, standing out on the sea cobalt blue background. But what’s the best way …
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Fun Facts About Italy: Interesting Things You May Not Know
Have you ever wondered what makes Italy such a unique country? Here are a few fun facts about Italy you may not know. Starting from its nickname, Bel Paese, meaning “beautiful country”. If you’re traveling to Italy for the first time, or are just curious about the country, there are interesting fun facts you may …
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Dante’s Train: A Beautiful Train Ride From Faenza To Florence
Ever heard of Dante’s Train? Starting in Faenza and ending in Florence, the scenic train ride leads you across gentle hills, cultivated fields, and thick forests, from Emilia Romagna to Tuscany. A short itinerary, with a lot to do and see along the way. The perfect choice to immerse yourself in nature and discover a …
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Discover the Best Things to do in Portovenere, Italy
Pink, yellow, light blue, red, orange. Portovenere, one of the most beautiful towns of the western Ligurian coast, appears from the boat with its colorful houses reflecting in the sea.
I haven’t set foot on the ground yet, and I feel already that many lovely corners are waiting for my eyes to meet and admire them. Only a couple of minutes and my sense of anticipation is fulfilled.
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Discover the Secrets of Italian Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Over the last 20-30 years, balsamic vinegar has become a popular Italian product. You can now find it on the shelves of most supermarkets across the world. However, mass-market balsamic vinegar has nothing to do with the noble Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Find out why. If I were to ask people what balsamic vinegar evokes to …
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Chronicles from Italy: Life in Milan under the Quarantine
Maybe you’re curious about how life is in Milan under the quarantine. Maybe not. But this is such a unique time (for the good and the bad). So, I thought about writing these chronicles from Italy. And how life is in Milan as we are quarantined. I felt like sharing how you feel when you …
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Italian Gifts Ideas to Seduce Italy and Design Lovers
I love giving presents – spontaneously buying a little something that I see and makes me think of a person dear to me – but Christmas often makes me feel in distress. We all have plenty of stuff and often end up buying one more useless thing or adding up to the already long list of ordinary presents.
As an Italian, and knowing how all over the world people usually like everything made in Italy, I gathered a few ideas for Christmas presents with an Italian touch.
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3 days in Rome: How to Plan a unique trip
What to see in Rome in 3 days? If you have only 72 hours to visit The Eternal City, you’re probably wondering if this is a “mission impossible.” Well, it is not – provided you have a good Rome 3 days itinerary.This will make a difference between a poor travel experience and the perfect one …
Rimini Holidays: Exciting Things to Do and See (Aside from the Beaches)
A popular beach resort on the Adriatic sea, there’s much more to Rimini holidays than just sunbathing. From Rimini old town to charming villages nearby, from a day hiking or biking to a cooking class, there are many things to do in Rimini, besides lying on the beach. I used to go on holidays in …
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