Last year for our first wedding anniversary and my 25th birthday my husband and I traveled to Italy for seven days. Five of those days were spent at the impressive Villa Marsili in the charming town of Cortona.
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Tour Of Pompeii (Travels In Southern Italy)
At the gates of Pompeii, my views on tour guides were changed forever… I’m not sure where, but somewhere along the course of my life I’d acquired the notion that ... Read more
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Sicilian Caponata Recipe (Traditional Recipes From Catania, Sicily)
Caponata is the very essence of traditional Sicilian food.
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Sunday Brunch In Rome At Chiostro del Bramante
Ahh, bella Roma. Perhaps no other European city is as much a delight for the senses as this sprawling Italian capital. Enough art, beauty, and culinary wonders can be found within the square-mile that constitutes the city center to make any well-intentioned traveler’s head spin; and as the old Italian…
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Renting An Apartment In Florence, Italy (Solo Travel For Women)
Visiting Italy and living among the locals in Florence, Italy, one of our favorite Italian cities Local travel isn’t just about exploring the region on your doorstep; in recent years, ... Read more
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How To Choose The Best Artisan Gelato In Italy (6 Things To Consider)
Artisan gelato: A primer on how to find the best gelato in Italy His highness Gelato, appreciated in every season across Italy, during summer undergoes a new youth, renovating and ... Read more
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Tuscan Rice Fritter Recipe (Fritelle di Riso) Delicious Italian Sweet Treats
Fried rice transformed into a Tuscan sweet treat When I saw an ad for Italian cooking classes in Dublin, Ireland, I was skeptical. After all, I have a Sicilian-born father ... Read more
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Cardoons Recipe – Cooking A Royal Tradition From Piedmont, Italy
In northern Italy, a stalky vegetable becomes a dish fit for a king Italy’s Piedmont region is a land of rolling vineyards and great northern wines like Barbaresco and Barolo. ... Read more
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Florence, Italy – Hotel Torre Guelfla – Travel Journaling
Florence, Italy, July 23, 2011, Hotel Torre Guelfla, travel journaling in the sitting area on the third floor. On a trip with my two daughters. Even in an 800-year-old hotel ... Read more