We embarked on our 10 days (9 nights) cruise – the first time on a cruise for us! – from Trieste to Istanbul (and back) with hopes of a leisure vacation with interesting stops. And we got exactly that. We enjoyed our time on the ship and the great food with a variety of choices. Especially the evening 3-course […]
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La dolce vita in Trento and Lake Garda
Colourful city, beautiful green lake, aperitivo, pasta and gelato – perfect combination for amazing holidays in Italy. This past summer we found la dolce vita when we spent a week in Trento and around Lake Garda. I love holidays where I can combine exploring a city and then relax at the beach. Trento is great […]
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Weekend getaway in Italian Emilia-Romagna
Italian province of Emilia-Romagna is a perfect destination for a long weekend trip. Here you can find something for every taste: rich history, interesting culture, delicious food, green nature, seaside resorts, beautiful architecture, there are even 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region. I have visited Emilia-Romagna several times and in this blog post […]
Photo diary: Bologna’s porticoes in Christmas time
It is Christmas time in Bologna, Italy, and although the city isn’t as full of Christmas lights as one would expect their porticoes are amazingly decorated! Yes, they also have a majestic Christmas tree, lights above the streets, but porticoes with Christmas lights are the best part of Christmas time in Bologna for me. And […]
Christmas time in Verona, Italy
Mulled wine and ice cream. Romeo and Julia. Sausages and pasta. Christmas markets and Roman colosseum. Visit Verona, Italy, in Christmas time and you can get it all.
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A day and a half in Milan (on a budget)
Milan, the fashion and financial capital of Italy. Sounds pricey, right? It doesn’t need to be. Read on for a perfect day and a half itinerary of the city where you will spend money only if you decide to. This is a walking tour, so no money spend on transportation, you would need to spend […]