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[What To See in Liguria] The Magnificent Beauty of the Hanbury Botanical Gardens in Ventimiglia

04/14/2022

This post takes you to the magnificent Hanbury Botanical Gardens in Ventimiglia
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Sometimes it seems that heaven on earth really exists. 

This is what I thought a few weeks ago when I visited the Hanbury Botanical Gardens in Ventimiglia, some really magnificent gardens with an interesting history that are located on the westernmost side of Liguria, right on the border to France.

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How to Avoid Crowds in Italy

03/17/2022

How can I avoid crowds in Italy? This is a very common question and I try answering it in today's post
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How can I avoid bustling crowds of foreign tourists when I visit Italy? 

This is probably one of the questions I get asked the most and I thought it might be interesting to answer it with a proper blog post.

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[What to see in Liguria] A day trip in Camogli

02/03/2022

If you are wandering what to see in Liguria, Camogli could be a great option. Lovely fishermen village in a perfect location.
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I had been talking about going to Camogli since the Christmas holidays. 

For weeks, I kept telling my husband that we absolutely had to plan a day trip there but somehow never found the right moment to go – until this past Saturday.

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A Winter Weekend in Florence

12/09/2021

Winter is the perfect time to visit Florence. Here is an account of my weekend in Florence this past November.
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Florence is always a good idea, especially in winter. 

Florence is one of the most beautiful Italian cities but it tends to be overcrowded in high season and I feel this ruins its incredible atmosphere. This is why lately I have chosen to visit it in winter.

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[Hidden Italy] A walk around the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan

11/11/2021

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One of the goals of this section of the blog is to help you discover off-the-beaten-track Italian locations.

I have specifically created this ‘Hidden Italy’ series to write about places that you might not know or that might not be on the usual not-to-miss list of Italian destinations.

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A Week in Friuli Venezia Giulia: What We Did and What We Saw

09/02/2021

I have recently spent a week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of the lesser-known Italian regions and this post is an account of my trip
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At the beginning of August, we spent a week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, the easternmost region in Italy and one of the country’s most ignored ones, especially by tourists. 

The fact that Friuli is not a popular tourist destination is a real pity because the region is so nice that it really deserves to be more famous but it is also a blessing for those who visit it because Friuli is beautiful, authentic, genuine, and not crowded at all.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Ravenna In Your Italy Itinerary

07/22/2021

In this post, you'll find a list of ten reasons to visit Ravenna the next time you come to Italy
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You know I always try to recommend lesser-known Italian places in my blog.

I always make a point of visiting places that are outside the main tourist routes. I do this because I love discovering new locations and also because I am always on the hunt for places that I think you might find interesting and worth exploring.

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[Hidden Italy] A Sunday afternoon in charming inland Liguria

06/17/2021

Inland Liguria: Castelvecchio and Zuccarello
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A few weeks ago, I finally managed to venture out of my own little village. 

Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted at the beginning of May but we’ve waited until the end of the month to do our first day trip. We didn’t want to go very far so we chose one of our favorite destinations: inland Liguria.

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[Hidden Italy] Castello della Manta, a Medieval Castle near Saluzzo, Piedmont

12/03/2020

Today we visit Castello della Manta, a Medieval castle near Saluzzo, Piedmont
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A visit to the Castello della Manta has been on my wishlist for ages. 

In February 2020, with incredible timing, I have subscribed to FAI, the National Trust for Italy, a non-profit organization whose main goal is to protect Italian places promoting their knowledge, care, and conservation.

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[Hidden Italy] The peaceful beauty of inland Ligurian villages: Apricale and Perinaldo

10/15/2020

Apricale and Perinaldo are two stunning inland Ligurian villages that you can discover in this post
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As I always say, seaside locations in Liguria are stunning but it’s the inland that that holds the nicest surprises.

Liguria is famous for its picturesque towns by the sea but if you are willing to explore further on the hills, you’ll find some places that perfectly represent the character of Liguria: introverted, shy, not talkative at all.

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My name is Cinzia and Italy is the place I call home.

Books feed my soul, music fills my days and travelling makes my life richer. I am a day dreamer, tireless walker and believer in the power of little things.

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