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  • TUSCANY Hot Springs | Bagni San Filippo.
    TRAVEL,  TUSCANY

    TUSCANY Hot Springs | Bagni San Filippo.

    Bagni San Filippo: Howdy y’all! We are in TUSCANY Hot Springs | Bagni San Filippo. Above all, it’s FREE! Bagni San Filippo is a small village of the Val D’Orcia in southern Tuscany, on the slopes of Monte Amiata. It is a fraction of the municipality of Castiglione d’Orcia in the province of Siena. Historically known for its thermal water Bagni San Filippo is the ideal destination for an intimate and relaxing SPA vacation. The resort Terme San Filippo features a swimming pool Hotel and wellness centre. Exceptional SPA and beauty treatments are offered thanks to the use of all-natural sulfurous water, its sediments, and mud! It is a small spa ( sulphurous waters ), but…

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  • MOUTH OF TRUTH LEGEND | BOCCA DELLA VERITÀ
    LAZIO,  ROME,  TRAVEL

    MOUTH OF TRUTH LEGEND | BOCCA DELLA VERITÀ | It’s legend and the Truth. Ancient lie Detector, Rome.

    Hello wanderlusts, travel lovers, fun lovers, thrill-seekers, etc etc, welcome back to my blog. Today I have a legend for you, The Mouth of truth Legend | Bocca della Verità. I shall briefly tell you its legend and the real truth about this legend. As you should know, if you are an avid reader up here on my blog, if not, welcome, I have a YouTube Channel where I showcase all the beautiful places that I travel to and also explain their stories and all. I currently reside in Italy and I love traveling and discovering stories all across Italy. Today I’ll be in the beautiful Eternal city of Rome,…

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  • LAZIO,  TRAVEL

    CERVETERI HIKE.

    Ciao wanderlusts, Yes, consistency is the name of the game. Today I’ll be taking you to the Cerveteri hike. Are you a hiking or trekking lover like I? Well, you landed on the best page. I love anything outdoors that physically involves my body from just trekking, traveling, hiking, mountain climbing, windsurfing, deep-sea swimming, yeah, you get the drill. And all this I wanna do dressed fashionably because I love fashion just as much. Brief History: Cerveteri is a town and comune of northern Lazio in the region of the Metropolitan City of Rome. Known by the ancient Romans as Caere, and previously by the Etruscans as Caisra or Cisra, and as Agylla by the Greeks, its modern name derives from Caere Vetus used…

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    TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN ROME

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  • THE MONSTERS OF BOMARZO - ORCO
    LAZIO,  TRAVEL

    THE MONSTERS OF BOMARZO.

    The Sacro Bosco (“Sacred Grove”), also called Park of the Monsters (Parco dei Mostri in Italian), also named Garden of Bomarzo, is a Mannerist ( Late Renaissance ) monumental complex located in Bomarzo, in the province of Viterbo, in northern Lazio, Italy. Therefore, Welcome to The Monsters of Bomarzo!! Ahoy readers, my fellow wanderlusts sounds better, lol. Anyhooo, I’m back here after a long looong hiatus and I feel like I never left. In other words, I’ve been busy out and about this summer. Thanks to Corona being tamed, consequently life is back to normal, and I can finally travel, albeit with cautions, everywhere! Being a one-woman show, vlogging, blogging and above all, being in the moment is no easy task, also considering…

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  • NOTTE BIANCA IN ITALY
    ROME,  LAZIO,  TRAVEL

    NOTTE BIANCA IN ITALY.

    Ahoy there, long time no write!! Well, vacation happened and I had to collect some amazing content for you guys plus be in the moment so, yeah. I’M BACK! Fully recharged and set to resume work. We have a Notte Bianca in Italy festival up for yah. My first Notte Bianca experience was back in 2017 and it was so alive and there were many shops open. We had more music venues then, unlike this years’. But, it’s because of the pandemia but unlike last year when we didn’t have. I’m so grateful for this year. Slowly we are getting back to normalcy again. Also our region Lazio is in…

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  • denim skirt outfit ideas
    FASHION,  Summer + Spring

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    Howdy, fashionistas, doing good?? I hope so … Today I have another styling blog for yah! It’s on denim skirt outfit ideas. Imma be showing you the various ways you could style a basic denim skirt for any occasion. Denim is one of the most comfortable and easy-to-wear fabrics and the best part is that it suits all ages, sizes, and body shapes. A denim skirt is a must staple to add to your closet as you can style one in so many ways. Here are some of the best outfit ideas on what to wear with your denim skirt: 1. With a cami/spaghetti top. Camis and spaghetti tops are…

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  • GET TO KNOW ME,  MY DIARY

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    Hello my beautiful peeps, today I have a lil get to know me tag so you get to know some more about me. I have a video up on my YouTube channel, sit down, have a sip of some some and enjoy. On the video I came up with 36 questions, 36 to represent my age. I searched the questions from google so that I’d have a question guide. I’d say the questions weren’t as hard as I had imagined. Honestly speaking I was afraid they’d be too intrusive but naaah! What I got was manageable and I answered all to my truth and with ease. As I grow my…

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  • How to style a cropped sweater
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  • How to Style a Little Black Dress (LBD)
    FASHION,  Style Tips

    How to Style a Little Black Dress (LBD).

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1️⃣ Plan and book in advance: Popular tourist attractions such as Colosseum & the Vatican museums can get crowded during the summer. Also, use Skip-the-Line Tickets to save time and avoid waiting in long queues.

2️⃣ 📸 If you want to take great pictures on most famous landmarks, you need to arrive super early (like before 7AM).

3️⃣ 🤳Stay vigilant against pickpockets: Keep an eye on your belongings, use a money belt or secure bag, and be cautious of your surroundings, especially in busy tourist spots such as Fontana di Trevi, Spanish steps, and public transportation. Be cautious of street peddlers, the most popular is a guy that approaches you and puts a bracelet on your wrist. First, it’s for free but then he wants you to pay for the bracelet.

4️⃣👮‍♂️Validate Your Train and Bus Tickets: When using public transportation, ALWAYS validate your tickets BEFORE boarding to avoid hefty fines.

5️⃣ 💦Bring a reusable water bottle. Rome has many public water fountains (nasoni) where you can refill your water bottle for free. Stay hydrated, especially during the hotter months.

6️⃣ 👗Be Mindful of Dress Codes: When visiting churches or religious sites, it's important to dress appropriately. BOTH men and women should cover their shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf or shawl to cover up if needed.

7️⃣ 📒Learn Basic Italian Phrases: Locals appreciate the effort, and it can make communication smoother, especially in smaller towns where English may be less commonly spoken. Learn a few basic Italian phrases, greet people with a friendly "Buongiorno" or "Buonasera."

8️⃣ 👟Wear comfortable shoes. The best way to explore Rome is by walking and you’ll walk ... A LOT!

9️⃣ 👩‍💻 Buy tickets from the official websites. The prices vary a lot.

🔟🏧Carry Cash: While credit cards are widely accepted, it's a good idea to carry some cash for smaller establishments, markets, or when traveling to more rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

EXTRA TIP as one who lives in Italy:

👌 There are NO shoulder seasons, unless it's raining hailstones or floods 😅. So you WILL find crowds.
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