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  • Italy destination guides
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Italy destination guides

Milan in one day: how to see the best of Milan in a day or less

How to see Milan in one day: detailed itinerary to see Milan’s main attractions in a day or half day + tips on where to eat to the perfect Milan…

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November 12, 2020
Italy destination guides

One day in Orvieto: how to visit this stunning hilltop town in Umbria, Italy

One day in Orvieto. All you need to know to plan a visit to Orvieto, Italy, a stunning hilltop town in Umbria with breathtaking duomo and views. Orvieto is a…

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January 10, 2021
Italian Lifestyle

Italian aperitivo: all you ever wanted to know + how to make it at home

All you need to know about Italian aperitivo. Its history, origins, traditional Italian aperitivo drinks and foods and tips to recreate this Italian tradition at home. Aperitivo is a very…

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November 11, 2020
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Italy with kids
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    Planning a trip to Italy: all you need to know!

    September 29, 2020 /

    All you need to know to plan a trip to Italy. The travel guide for stress-free Italy travel planning that will help you make the most of your vacation in Italy.

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    The best beaches near Lucca: our top 7 (with map)

    June 22, 2022 /

    A handpicked selection of seven of the best beaches near Lucca, perfect to escape the heat. Best Lucca beaches you can reach by car or train. Lucca is one of the prettiest towns in Tuscany. This small, pretty town is famous for its stunning ancient walls, charming piazzas and a family-friendly city center; however, it gets hot in summer! So hot, in fact, that you may want to leave the town and find solace on the beach occasionally. Thankfully, Lucca is not far from the sea. While the town itself is inland, Lucca is less than 1 hour from the coast and within easy distance to Versilia, a stretch of…

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    Lucca with kids: all you need to know about Tuscany’s most family-friendly town

    June 21, 2022 /

    Lucca with kids: a family-friendly travel guide to Tuscany’s most kid-friendly town with practical tips by an Italian mom. Lucca is one of the prettiest towns in Tuscany and a fantastic destination for families with small kids. Located in the north of Tuscany, close to Pisa, Florence and the coast, Lucca has everything you can wish for in a family-friendly town. In Lucca, you find a car-free center, plenty of shops for necessities and nice to have, a plethora of family-friendly restaurants, playgrounds, and the typical atmosphere of medieval, Tuscan towns, a plus for parents who, for once, don’t have to choose between convenience and charm! I love Tuscany and…

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    July 31, 2021
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    25 fantastic things to do in Rome that will make you fall in love with the city (by a local!)

    June 20, 2022 /

    A local’s guide to 25 fantastic things to do in Rome that will make you fall in love with the city: main sights, hidden gems, exceptional tours and experiences. Rome is my hometown. I was born and raised in the Eternal City and I have been living in Rome most of my life; therefore, when it comes to recommending the best things to do in Rome, I feel confident I can give you lots of excellent ideas! We Romans love to say that there is soo much to see in the city, a lifetime is not sufficient to see Rome. Since you probably do not have a whole life, let…

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