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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, …
Florence With The Kids: Rocking The Cradle Of The Renaissance Florence might be world famous for many things, but being child-friendly isn’t one of them. Galleries and museums, not amusements and arcades, make up the beating heart of the city’s cobbled UNESCO centre, not least the world-famous galleries of the Uffiziand the Accademia. These attractions …
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 …
Spending The Perfect Easter In Florence Easter is a special time in Florence. As scenes of solemn masses its dozens of churches are given new lease of life; its streets are awash with the colour of passing processions (their Florentine participants decked out in the same medieval regalia once worn by their ancestors); and, come …
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 …
Chasing Down The Best Coffee In Florence Photo credit: Cindy Duran Florence might be most famous for its art and architecture, but its lesser-known coffee culture is undergoing a renaissance of its own. Tradition and innovation stand side by side as shabby express bars and trendy artisan coffeehouses compete to win over the city’s choosy clientele. …
Italy’s Three Best Road Trips Splendid Road In Tuscany Hitting the road with a mapped out itinerary is one of the best ways to discover and experience Italy. Road trips are always adjustable; any of these three suggested trips can be catered to your Italian desires. Before you choose your route, buy plane tickets, and …
A Guide To Florence’s Markets Shopping at markets is a deep-rooted tradition in Italy that dates back over a thousand years. Going to ‘il mercato’ either daily or weekly is just as normal as drinking a few ‘espressi’ per day, eating pasta for lunch, and spending time with the entire family every Sunday. Like the …