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Neive travel guide: what to see, where to eat and why you’ll love one of the prettiest towns in Piedmont
Essential travel guide to Neive, a pretty hilttop town in Piedmont famous for charming architecture, culinary excellence and sweeping views. There are places that catch your eye with showstopping landmarks (Rome…) and then there are places like Neive, that quietly steal your heart and seem to nestle forever in corner of your soul. Neive is a small village perched on a hilltop among the rolling vineyards of Piedmont’s Langhe region, and it often describes as one of the prettiest villages in Italy (Borghi piu’ belli d’Italia, a coveted title). It is easy to see why! Neive has winding stone streets, shuttered pastel houses, and flower-filled balconies with overflowing geraniums and…
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Family Airport Transfers in Italy: why Welcome Pickups is our go-to car service for stress free travel
Family Airport Transfers in Italy: Welcome Pickups Review. Discover why Welcome Pickups is our go-to car service for family airport transfers in Italy: safe, comfortable, and stress-free travel with kids One of the biggest headaches for families traveling to Italy with young kids is figuring out transport to and from the airport to their accommodation, especially after a long flight. Transport options in Italy abound. Most airports are served by some sort of connection service, usually bus or train and in many cases they are great: I have often used public transport and, until the kids arrived, to be honest, I never really thought of looking at any other solution.…
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The best apps for Italy travel that will actually make your trip easier
A handpicked selection of the best apps for Italy travel that will actually be of use and help you on your Italian vacation. Apps have become an invaluable tool for travelers and one of the most common questions I receive for visitors planning a first trip here is: what apps do I need in Italy? I use apps regularly and I am always happy to answer this question, but I always feel like adding a caveat: use apps, but also always use your eyes and have alternatives! I explain. While apps are great for many things, in Italy we will vastly rely on more traditional methods of communications. So for…
