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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Padova in Your Italy Itinerary

09/14/2017

The real beauty of Italy lies in its lesser known places. Today's post is all about Padova, a lovely town not far away from Venice, which is the perfect destination for a quiet yet fascinating holiday.

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As I’ll never get tired of saying, the true beauty of Italy lies in its lesser-known places. 

Obviously, Roma will take your breath away the first time you see it, Venezia will enchant you with its dreamlike atmosphere, Florence will make you feel the need to change your career and become a painter right away, and you’ll probably never forget the blue of the sea in the Amalfi Coast or the focaccia and wine you had at sunset at Cinque Terre.

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[Places I Recommend] A corner of paradise in Liguria: Art B&B A Crêuza in Borgio Verezzi

08/24/2017

In today's post, I decided to take you to heaven. If you are looking for a special place where you can spend hours of pure bliss, relaxing in the middle of a quiet and breathtaking place, I have the tip for you: it's A Crêuza B&B in Verezzi, Italy. Check the post to know everything about it.

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Have you ever fallen in love with a place without actually seeing it? 

Or better, after just seeing it on Instagram? I guess it happens quite frequently, nowadays. I fall in love with places with a special soul, places that are able to communicate such soul through a picture, a quote, some meaningful words, some daily sketches of life. I fall in love with those places and I want to visit them, be part of them and their magic.

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A private food tour in Genoa: a perfect way to discover the culinary gems of the city

08/03/2017

A private food tour is an amazing way to discover all the culinary secrets of a certain place. In this blog post, I tell you about the tour I did with Enrica Monzani, who took us around the streets and foods of Genoa.

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Are you up for a little adventure?

I hope so because today I want to take you with me up and down the streets of Genova to discover some real food gems!

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[Hidden Italy] The magical atmosphere of the Labirinto della Masone in Parma

06/15/2017

Tucked in the heart of the Po Valley, near Parma, there's a very magical place: it's the Labirinto della Masone, a bamboo labyrinth which claims to be the largest in the world. Today I am taking you there: check the post on the blog.

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Are you fascinated with labyrinths? I definitely am!

Even though I am always quite scared of getting lost – I know, the kid inside me never goes away – I also find really fascinating to enter a place without knowing what will happen, if you’ll find the right way, how many times you’ll have to start again, and how long it will take to find the exit. Exactly as in life, actually.

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[Hidden Italy] Antica Confetteria Pietro Romanengo in Genova

02/08/2017

In Genova, you'll find the oldest confectionery shop in Italy. It's the Antica Confetteria Pietro Romanengo, which was opened in 1814, and still produces the sweets with the same recipes of that time. Its products are amazing and the shop is a true gem hidden in the historical center of Genova.

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I’ve been in heaven, back in December. 

I am not exaggerating, believe me. Last month, I have been given the chance of visiting a place where a lot of magic – and many sweets things – is made and I felt really lucky for that.

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[Discover Italy with a Local Tour Guide] Visiting Modena with Alicja Trzcinska

01/18/2017

With this blog post, I'll give you the opportunity of visiting Modena with a local guide, Alicja, who shares with us all the best kept secrets of the city.

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I decided to kick off the New Year with one of my favorite sections of this blog: the Local Tour Guides!

I love it when a friend takes me around his or her town and shows me all the hidden secrets only a local knows. I feel really special and I hope it is the same for you!
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Eight Amazing Places You Should Visit in Italy at Christmas

12/22/2016

Christmas is a perfect time to visit Italy! In the post, a list of places to visit in Italy at Christmas.

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What do you think when you think of Italy?

A nice terrace facing the sea, a stroll in the Tuscan countryside, a glass of wine at sunset while sitting in a Medieval piazza, a deep dive into the Mediterranean sea, gelato on a hot summer night. I bet that all your thoughts of Italy include endless summers, sea breeze, and cold drinks to face the heat.

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[Hidden Italy] La Cervara Abbey on the Mount of Portofino

11/10/2016

There is a corner of paradise on the hills near Portofino and very few people know about it. It's La Cervara, a former Medieval Abbey on a cliff overlooking the sea. Check the post if you want to read more about the complex and its amazing garden.

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It’s been a while since I went hunting for secret Italian places for you.

But I took advantage of a splendid October Sunday and decided to visit a place I had been dreaming of for quite a while.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Trieste in Your Italy Itinerary

09/29/2016

Trieste is such an amazing city you should absolutely include it in your Italian itinerary. In this post, I tell you 10 reasons why adding it to your travel itinerary would be a great idea.

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Have you ever heard of Trieste? 

You probably haven’t. Needless to say, even if you have been to Italy already, you probably have never visited it. Don’t worry, it is quite common. Trieste is a precious jewel hidden in the easternmost corner of Italy and many Italians have never been there as well.

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[Discover Italy with a Local Tour Guide] Visiting Palermo with Raffaella Saba

08/11/2016

Is there something better than visiting a foreign city with the help of a local? Today we discover Palermo, an amazing city in Sicily with Raffaella Saba, who is our local host for the day, showing us the beauty of the place.

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It’s time for a new day trip somewhere in Italy. 

Are you ready to discover a new corner of Italy? I hope so because today we are going to such an amazing place it would be a shame to miss it. Today we are visiting Palermo, Sicily’s main city. 

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