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The Negroni Sbagliato at Bar Basso, Milan
The Negroni Sbagliato which translates as the "Mistaken Negroni" was invented as a fortuitous accident by bartender Mirko...
ItaliAndrea
Apr 61 min read
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Off-Piste in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo is renowned for stunning views and exceptional skiing so much so that the town will host the Olympic alpine events for...
ItaliAndrea
Mar 313 min read
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2 Ways to Up-cycle and Repurpose Wine Corks
Do you find yourself saving wine corks for reasons unknown only to throw them out months later? Here are 2...
ItaliAndrea
Mar 91 min read
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Off-Piste in Whistler
Whistler is situated in British Columbia 1.5 hours from Vancouver, in the western part of Canada. What's the scene off-piste and is it worth
ItaliAndrea
Mar 22 min read
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Off-Piste in St. Moritz
St. Moritz, Switzerland has long been touted as the premiere winter sports destination, but the off-piste offerings do not disappoint...
ItaliAndrea
Feb 93 min read
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Living in Italy Part-Time, Year One
What is it really like as an American living in another culture on another continent? Is it la dolce vita every day? People often ask that..
ItaliAndrea
Jan 193 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Jan 123 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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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
ItaliAndrea
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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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..
ItaliAndrea
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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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
ItaliAndrea
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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