HOW TO SPEND A SATURDAY IN FIRENZE
How to Spend a Saturday in Firenze Center Of Firenze Need a break from the hustle and bustle of Roma? You cannot come to Italy without exploring the city known as the Birthplace of…
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WHERE TO GET THE BEST APERITIVO IN FLORENCE
Where to get the best aperitivo in Florence People Relaxing In a Cafe In Florence While there are some world famous Italian exports that travel well—think pasta, pizza, Pavarotti—there are others that really, inexplicably,…
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MATERA: THE MUST-SEE MIRACLE OF SOUTHERN ITALY
Matera: the Must-See Miracle of Southern Italy Overview Of Matera The ancient city of Matera sits perched above the instep of the Italian boot, in the eastern extremities of the region of Basilicata. It’s…
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GETTING AROUND ITALY, BUT HOW? A TRANSPORT GUIDE
Getting around Italy, but how? A transport guide One of the most daunting or potentially perilous aspects of visiting a foreign country can be navigating transportation. Figuring out how to get around in the…
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THE PERFECT WEEKEND IN NAPOLI
The Perfect Weekend in Napoli What makes ‘Napoli’ so special? Perhaps it is the sought after ‘pizza Napoletana’ with its handmade dough that rises into a thick, perfectly structured crust. The pizza’s sweet tomatoes…
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TRAVELING TO TUSCANY: WHEN TO COME & WHY IT’S A GOOD IDEA
Traveling To Tuscany: When To Come & Why It’s A Good Idea Stunning View In Tuscany If you have millions of euros, won the lottery, or magically found work in Tuscany, then you may…
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TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO ON THE AMALFI COAST
Top five things to do on the Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast is every inch the sun-kissed daydream we all share… Open top vintage car weeping around the perilous twists and turns of the…
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Five Lands in Two Days: Making the Most of Your Weekend in Cinque Terre Tucked away along the Ligurian Riviera, the Cinque Terre National Park continues to entice and enchant visitors with the rugged…
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The Top Seven Most Beautiful Beaches in Sardinia Cala Goloritzè Separated by an electric glow from the mesmerizing turquoise sea water, both a piece of Italy and standing uniquely alone, Sardinia is its own…
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