Tag: Italy Guide
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The charming seafood lovers Chioggia
Magical Getaway in Chioggia, where Time Stands Still Nestled along the enchanting Venetian Lagoon, just an hour’s drive from the bustling streets of Venice, lies the picturesque town of Chioggia. A hidden gem waiting to be explored, Chioggia offers a magical escape from the crowds, a place where time seems to stand still. We…
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Elegant Treviso
Treviso, a city that exerts chicness and style is home to prosecco, tiramisu and Benetton. This traditional town makes a great base to explore Veneto and is a place to unwind and absorb culture. Treviso is a less- touristy town in the Veneto region of north-east Italy that is an underrated gem often overshadowed by the…
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September Veneto Road Trip
Veneto is a beautiful region to explore filled with charming towns filled with amazing food and sites to see. The highlight of our end of summer was a trip to Italy where we drove around Veneto for ten days. Typically, we fly to Rome and drive from there but this time we flew to Venice…
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Tuscany Guide- Three Smaller towns in the region
I wanted to share a small guide of three wonderful places we visited, all located close to Siena. We stayed in Montepulciano for three nights and during that time we drove to see other neighbouring towns, such as Montalcino and Pienza. If you are looking for picturesque little towns all in close proximity, get ready…
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Beautiful Tuscany
Tuscany is just a stepping stone away from Umbria so naturally we decided to stay our second week there. We stayed in a few places, in a countryside resort and then in Montepulciano. We visited Siena, Pienza and Montalcino to name a few towns. Tuscany is beautiful this time of year, the food is always…
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The Baroque city, Lecce
‘Lecce, the city is rich in art and architecture that is ever present on a wonderous stroll’ Begin your morning with an iced almond milk, as the locals do and step through the arches into the walled old town. Let your eye do the work and soak in the detail of the town and let…
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The seaside Gallipoli
‘An old island town with surrounding transparent water’ It was a brutally hot day for being late september when we visited this little seaside town for the first time and all I could remember was, how amazing it would be to dip into the crystal clear waters! We took a drive from Oria to Gallipoli…
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Tivoli’s Secret Garden
‘Finding the secret garden of Italy in Tivoli that breathes art & history’ Providing the perfect country escape, Tivoli is a small medieval town situated on the Aniene river, about 30 kilometers from Rome that is filled with beauty and history. Perched on a hilltop with an abundance of natural beauty, the town offers panoramic…
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Tea Sipping to Puglian mornings.
‘Sipping on morning tea to the movement of the sun’ I’m curled comfortably on our terrace chair listening to the intense noise of the birds that have awakened to another beautiful morning in Masseria Palombara in southern italy. It’s early morning, around 7am and as my hubby is still inside our room, I wanted a…
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Beyond the Grand Canal
‘When a city of tourists becomes more to explore’ No doubt, Venice is one of the most touristic cities in Europe, but finding the magic is easy once you stay away from the main drags and walk further into an authentic experience. Walking through the maze-like streets, one hidden corner after another reveals itself to…