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Speed-Running Italy in 10 Days
DISCLAIMER: 10 days is a short time but I’ll help you make the most out of it. Then you can relax when back home 😅… alright, let’s go … The Ultimate 10 Days in Italy Itinerary Italy is an immensely popular tourist destination. It has great culture, fabulous art, and even more fantastic architecture. For centuries, Italy dominated the Renaissance scene, with most – if not all styles and schools – having something to do with a foundation in the country. Setting that wonderful period in time aside, there is even the Classical and Roman period as well, and that’s not even accounting for the influence the Italian peninsula has…
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25 Things To Do in Verona – Italy
Walk hand-in-hand beside soothing waters, the stars above reflected in the waters below, Rest against exquisitely crafted lamp posts, his shoulders your shoulders, Sip a coffee on Piazza Bra’s square, the moon above your eternal companion, This is Little Rome, the City of Love. Verona is a city famed for her art, beauty, and romance. It was in Verona that Alaric and his Hunnic hordes were stopped, saving Western Civilization from a descent into hell. Here too did the Lombards made their forlorn and final stand against Charlemagne. In Verona arose one of the earliest Republics in the world. And it was also here that Dante, Giotto, and Petrarch sought…
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8 Best Places to Retire in Italy
Many reasons make Italy the perfect location for a retiree’s home. For one, its long history of political stability means your investment will not go to waste. Secondly, the country is well-served by a railway network, meaning that Transportation to and from many locations is fast, easy, and affordable. Lastly, as a place to retire, almost every place you settle upon is pretty close to somewhere with deep art, culture, architecture, a good climate and how can we forget about the Italian food!! So, picking on any given place will not be easy. My husband and I live in Italy and we have built our family home here in Rome,…
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7 Colourful Places in Italy worth visiting
Looking for the photo destination to dream of in your picture book? I’ll suggest to you 7 picturesque and colourful places in Italy… Rolling hills with mists veiling her peaks, plains like carpets with golden wheat covering every inch. Marble statues, metal sculptures, and canvas after canvas of startling beauty. This is the Italy most people know of, the product of centuries of dedication and love for a country filled with beautiful people. And yet, something else almost always goes unnoticed when thinking about Italy. The towns themselves, are homes to the same creative and artistic folk whose works we love to walk amongst. The love and dedication that Italians…
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10 Things To Do in Procida Island: Italy’s Hidden Gem
“Culture Capital of Italy” Location: Campania Region How to get to Procida Island from Naples: Ferry at Calata Porta di Massa – Procida ➡️ 40 minutes Best Tip: Exploit the Public Transport system from Ferries to Marina Grande to Buses to E-bike rentals to Mini-taxies Map of Beaches and Things To See & Do on Procida Island Among the great Neapolitan marvels I could have visited, it was my trip to Procida Island that drew me to this region of the country. Procida Island is called the Cultural Capital of Italy and for good reasons. She has lemons, large and extra sweet. Movie producers for box office blockbusters like The…
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A Guide To Monterosso al Mare
The first thing you need to know about Monterosso al Mare is that it is all about the sea and having fun in water….and lots of beach space to lay your towel…..something you won’t find in the other four Cinque Terre villages. The second thing you should know about Monterosso al Mare is that fun in water and other activities are just the tip of the ice berg to your titanic. Monterosso al Mare is like the first port of call to an epic adventure laid out for you. There is swimming, diving, snorkeling, and boating trips in some of the bluest and freshest waters in the world. Sightseeing on…
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A Full Guide To Corniglia
Magical! That is the best description I can offer about the little Ligurian village of Corniglia. Corniglia is like a fairy tale kingdom perched on top of a hill. Just beyond the cliff lies the ocean blue, an expanse of clear blue sky and deep blue water amazing in the way it provokes your memories of happiness. Powered by GetYourGuide The journey to Corniglia herself is an adventure. Corniglia is placed o a hill surrounded by terraces of vineyards. When in season, just the smell of the fruit coming to season is enough to trap you. Between the light tree cover, small insects buzzing about, and the scents of flowers…
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Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail
Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail is one of the bucket list you need to check once in Cinque Terre! The Blue Path, i.e. the Sentiero Azzuro, is an ancient trekking path that historically connected the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. All told, the path is just over 11km long, and, for avid backpackers and walkers, just some 5 hours long. Yet, these 5 hours offer some of the most amazing sights, sounds, and scents the Ligurian region has to offer. I will not get into detail over what you can find at the various villages, I covered those in several blogs touching on each and every…
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A Full Guide To Vernazza, Italy
Vernazza travel guide: all you need to know to visit the prettiest village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Vernazza. Introduction Most know about Northwest Italy’s sauces, cheese, veal, Baroque palaces, sculptures, wines, galleries filled with incredible art pieces, and the Alps’ scenic view. Vernazza has some of these, but not all. What Vernazza has is a cozy, feel-good atmosphere and environment that is perfect for lovers, families, tour groups, and single individuals looking to take in the sights, skyline, and homey…
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Italy train travel tips
One of the best ways to explore Italy is by train… ▶️I highly recommend ITALO 🚄, a high-speed train, for booking your train routes on your next Italy trips. This fast speed train has SO MANY routes you can take across Italy. Most routes between towns are three hours or less! ▶️For me they are the best ways to get around quickly, cheaper and in comfort without the hustle of renting a car, looking & paying for parking.. ▶️All my solo day-trips from Rome were possible by this high-speed train. ▶️ITALO trains also come with great Wi-Fi (free), A.C and you can choose the class seat at a slightly extra…
