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The Orient Express- 26 Hours Aboard the World's Most Iconic Train
The Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE), renowned as the world's most iconic train, was designed in the late 1800's to transport...
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Panettone, the Christmas Cake of Italy
Panettone is wildly popular throughout Italy and no respectable Christmas table would be complete without it. Originating from Milan...
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Lunch with the World Famous Tuscan Butcher, Dario Cecchini
Join on a culinary adventure as we share our experience of indulging in a delectable lunch with the legendary Tuscan butcher...
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Great Stay in the Sardinia Mountains- Hotel Su Gologne
Uncover the ultimate Sardinian adventure at Hotel Su Gologne. Immerse in traditional Sardi style, explore the mountains, and savor unique...
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Reasons to Visit the Sardinia Coast in Off-Season October
Discover the stunning off-season Sardinia coast in October. With warm weather and serene beaches, it's the perfect time to explore this...
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40 Hours in Cagliari, Sardinia
Experience the best of Cagliari, Sardinia in 40 hours! Explore the vibrant fish market, savor local delicacies, and soak in the seaside...
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A Peek Behind Closed Doors- FAI Weekend throughout Italy
Similar to the National Trust, FAI opens hundreds of private villas, palaces, gardens, churches, and sites across Italy to the public...
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The Largest Antique Market in Italy- Parma
Twice a year, the antique market in Parma is held for 10 days during March and October. Vendors travel from across all regions of Italy and
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The Delta One Lounge JFK- Worthy of a Layover!
Delta opened its inaugural Delta One Lounge (the Delta branded first class on long haul flights) in JFK airport, Terminal 4 between...
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Layover at MXP Airport? 6 Reasons to Visit Milan
There are many reasons Milan deserves a visit, but here are the top 6 reasons I suggest adding a couple of days to your itinerary and...
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SPRITZ- The Art of Italian Aperitivo
For decades Italians have adored lo spritz, which is a concoction of equal parts sparkling wine (usually Prosecco), sparkling water and a...
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How to Spend 2 Days in the Willamette, Oregon Wine Country
With more than 600 wineries, welcoming locals, and high quality wines, Willamette is a must-visit destination for any fan of pinot noir...
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4 Best Bacari (Wine Bars) to try in Venice
Bacari, the Venetian word for wine bars that serve small tapas-like snacks called cicchetti are abundant throughout Venice. The highest...
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3 Simple Recipes to Cook with Gin
Over the past decade gin has become the darling of the spirits world. Countries all over the globe make gin enhanced with everything from...
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How to recycle, Venetian-style
"Friulane" slippers were historically made from retired Venetian velvet curtains and recycled bicycle tires for the soles. In the post-war..
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How Low Can You Go? Lowest Altitude Winery in the World
Situated on one of the numerous islands in the Venetian lagoon, Mazzorbo Island is an unusual location for a winery, because it's at sea lev
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4 Easy Steps to Perfect Panzanella (Tomato and Bread Salad)
August brings abundance to the garden. Here are 4 easy steps to creating something yummy to go alongside any meat from the grill
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Day trip to the hills! Colli Euganei
Outstanding wine, delicious food, prize-winning olive oil, beautiful landscapes, and minimal tourists - what's not to love? If you find...
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Italian Sparkling Wine Decoded
Metodo classico, charmant method, prosecco, Franciacorta- what's it all about?
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Buccellati- the world's best goldsmith
This year, a unique exhibition titled The Prince of Goldsmiths took place in the Giudecca area of Venice to honor the artistic legacy of the
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A Summertime Favorite- Vitello Tonnato (Veal with Tuna Sauce)
Thinly sliced veal with a dollop of pureed tuna sauce might at first sound very strange and perhaps even downright unappetizing, but...
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2 days on the Adriatic Coast of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
This trip was inspired by our latest binge watch on Prime called The Silence of Water (in Italian with English subtitles).
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ItaliAndrea- what's it about?
This blog focuses on my travels, with a strong emphasis on my two passions: food and wine.
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COOL-cation Escape- Norway!
Have the sweltering temps of summer got you hot and bothered? Why not take a cool-cation up North?