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The Foodie’s Guide to Bologna: Italy’s Culinary Capital Lasagne alla bolognese Let’s say I mention Bologna, or rather its adjective—one of its people: the Bolognese. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re anything like me (and I imagine almost everyone else on the planet) I’d imagine it’s a certain world famous culinary …
How to Visit Venice on a Budget Even one of Italy’s top and most captivating tourist destinations, like ‘Venezia,’ also known as Venice, can be visited without overspending. Budget conscious travelers can easily enjoy the wonders of this serene city without missing out on Venice’s enthralling essence or main sights. Every visitor will enter …
From Hot Springs To Spas To Ancient Sites: Italy’s Top Natural ‘Terme’ Saturnia, Tuscany Italy is full of natural ‘terme.’ The mineral rich, Mediterranean terrain is geographically ideal for hot springs to spontaneously pop up from underground. These terme have been utilized by humans for health and happiness ever since the Etruscans in 700 BC. …
The Many Colorful Personas Of Venice’s Giacomo Casanova Giovanni Giacomo Casanova Italian Adventurer Born ‘Giacomo Girolamo Casanova’ in 1725, when Italy’s Republic of Venice reigned, Casanova’s notorious legacy has lived on for centuries. As a young man living in Paris, he changed his name to ‘Jacques Casanova de Seingalt,’ which better fit his bold spirit …
Rome’s Best Outside Eateries Entrenched in magnificently preserved pieces of epic history, from the many medieval cobblestones to the grandeur of the Colosseum, Rome is ideal for eating outside. The restaurants and cafes of the Eternal City practically spill out onto the streets, despite the abundant historical sites and bustle of passersby, humming scooters, and daily …
Visiting Sorrento And The Amalfi Coast On A Budget Amalfi Beach The ‘Costiera Amalfitana’ is such an idyllic spot that it seems to have sprung out of a fairytale set in an endless summer. The pristine fifty kilometer Amalfi Coast is one of the most desirable sun-soaked destinations in Italy. Despite the Amalfi’s immense allure, …
Venice By Boat: Spending A Serene Day Out On The Water Wandering Venice’s side streets; promenading its Grand Canal; losing yourself, often rather literally, as you try to navigate its historical centre—everyone visiting Venice should set aside both time and itineraries to explore La Serenissima at their leisure. On dry land is perfectly fine, …
Travel, Wine, And Food On A Budget In Tuscany Tuscany View Italy’s precious jewel, the luscious region of Tuscany, encompasses Florence, the culturally rich city that sparked the Renaissance, and endless stretches of green, amber, and gold countryside. Akin to Florence, which holds some of the world’s finest art museums and architectural phenomena, each Tuscan …
Navigating Venice’s Modern And Contemporary Art Dazzling, timeless, and wonderfully entwined with the sea, Venice has been admired worldwide as a prominent center for art and aesthetics for centuries. Artists of all kinds are captivated by Venice’s deep-rooted and seemingly everlasting beauty, as well as drawn by the many esteemed art museums, galleries, and collections …
The Perfect Mother-Daughter (or Son) Trip To Rome Mothers in every country and culture are extremely special to the people who love them and the communities they live in. Italians know and understand this; the Italian ‘mamma,’ often the matriarch of the family, is revered and relished. Adult children are forever indebted to their mothers …