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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...
ItaliAndrea
Nov 6, 20242 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 30, 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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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...
ItaliAndrea
Oct 16, 20243 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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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...
ItaliAndrea
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Sep 10, 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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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
ItaliAndrea
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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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
ItaliAndrea
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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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...
ItaliAndrea
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Italian Sparkling Wine Decoded
Metodo classico, charmant method, prosecco, Franciacorta- what's it all about?
ItaliAndrea
Aug 8, 20242 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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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...
ItaliAndrea
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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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).
ItaliAndrea
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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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.
ItaliAndrea
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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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?
ItaliAndrea
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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