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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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9 Best Things To Do in Alberobello
Alberobello is not a Smurf Village, but it may as well be!! and THE BEST PART, you can SLEEP in one of these houses! Here are the best things to do in Alberobello. LOCATION: PUGLIA region of ITALY. How to Get to Alberobello from Naples: By Car: 3 hours 27 min (314.5 km) via A16/E842 By Bus: 5 hours By Train: 7 hours 27 min How to Get to Alberobello from Bari: By Bus: From Bari Bus Stop 1 hour By Train: From Bari Centrale 2 hours By Car: 53 min (55.0 km) via Strada Statale 100 and SS172 Introduction Ever imagined what it would be like to live in a Smurf…
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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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Castel Savoia Italy
The Valle d’Aosta Region is famed for its panoramic vistas, clean Alpine mountain air, glacial lakes, and great nature trails. More than that, it is also known as the ‘Land of the Castles’, a reputation gained because of the huge number of great and majestic palatial homes in the quiet towns and cities here. Yet, some of these castles are rather young. With the coming of gunpowder technology, castles ceased to be the solution to an invader’s assaults. Yet, for the nobility, to own such a majestic thing was well worth the venture. Today, let’s take a trip to Castel Savoia, one of the most gorgeous of the castles in…
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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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10 Beautiful Day Trips Around Rome
The Italian Gems You Didn’t Know About 1. Bracciano Vacationing like a Roman Emperor in Bracciano What do ancient volcanoes, Roman emperors, Popes, Cardinals, and WW1 fighter aircrafts have in common? Bracciano, Italy. Bracciano is an old town just 18 miles to the North and West of Rome, making her perfect for day trips around Rome. Bracciano’s origins are set alongside her greatest attraction, Lake Bracciano, ancient Rome’s private lake of the Emperors. 40,000 years ago, an ancient volcano gave out, collapsing and creating the lake that is now known as Lake Bracciano. Crystal clear and having the most startling indigo blue, the waters around this lake are today a…
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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. 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 in the air,…
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A Full Guide to Manarola Italy
Manarola Italy travel guide: all you need to know to visit the most scenic and romantic village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, restaurants in Manarola Italy, and the best spots to get perfect views, for the perfect visit to Manarola Italy. Experiencing Liguria Culture in Tiny, Wholesome Bits The second smallest of the Cinque Terre villages, Manarola is not only the oldest of the five, but also one of the most popular tourist destination spots of the group. The little village of barely 350 souls is incredibly charming, perched as it is high above the cliff. There were many activities…
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A Full Guide To Riomaggiore
An explosion of light and sound, color and art. This is how I would describe Riomaggiore.Riomaggiore travel guide: all you need to know to visit the best town to stay in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, various accommodation options, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Riomaggiore. RIOMAGGIORE ESSENTIALS Home: Perfect base for your Cinque Terre stay View: Spectacular Sunset Harbour location Location: Village closest to La Spezia Tours: Join this popular vineyard & wine tasting tour Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Take a small group cooking class Cooking Class: Take a small…