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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 …
Our Ultimate Guide To Food And Wine Tasting In Tuscany Photo credit: Casa Chianti Classico It’s no secret that the Italians have a loving relationship with their food. I’m not just talking about the owners of prestigious restaurants, trattorie, or osterie. Sit yourself down at any Italian table and you’ll be amazed at the amount of …
What to Expect When Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum House of the Mosaic, Herculaneum. Pinterest It’s often said that with its abundant wealth of history Italy is like a window into the past. More than a window, I like to think of it as a glass-bottom boat: constantly moving, constantly changing, and, for those who want …
Valentine’s Day In Venice Boat Cruising On Venice’s Canals Enthralled with its playful past and completely at one with the sea, Venice is one of the dreamiest destinations for couples to visit anytime of the year. However, there is nothing more romantic than being in Venice with your partner on Valentine’s Day or ‘Il Giorno …
A Day Tour Of Rome’s Ancient Bridges We often hear that all roads lead to Rome, but which side exactly? Cleaved in half by the River Tiber, the Eternal City has been eternally divided; its west bank the site of tranquil Trastevere, the imposing Janiculum Hill and the Vatican; its east bank home to …
Activities in Rome for Frequent Visitors (aka Almost Locals) Have you have been to ‘Roma’ more than a few times? Have you surveyed the spectacular views from the Colosseum, maybe even from the recently opened top tiers, admired the golden glow inside St. Peter’s Basilica, and stopped to bathe in the glory of the Pantheon …
Off the Beaten Track: The Best Things to Do in Venice Known famously and fondly as the “Floating City”, for centuries Venice functioned as the financial gateway between the East and the West. From the banks of its canals and mudflats stretched a sprawling empire whose territory spanned from Cyprus and the southern Peloponnese right …