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Search Results for: italy

Destinations, Europe, Featured, Foodie Guides, Italy / May 10, 2019

A Quick Guide to Wine Tasting in Montepulciano, Italy

It’s an enchanting hilltop towns to the south of Florence enveloped by verdant vines that captivates wine lovers. Montepulciano has become a favourite Tuscan town thanks to its food, rich history and its very palatable Vino Nobile. Montepulciano wine-tasting options range from booking a dedicated wine tour on a day trip from Florence, to visiting…

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Foodie Guides, Italy / May 9, 2019

Where to Eat in Montepulciano, Italy

Pack your walking shoes and wear your stretchy pants because Montepulciano is an epicurean dream, serving up traditional fare that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Known for its Vino Nobile, it should come as no surprise that the culinary offering, like the delicious Sangiovese, will linger long after you leave. From the perfectly…

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Italy, Travel Guides / May 8, 2019

Montepulciano: Exploring One of Italy’s Most Beautiful Towns

The terracotta rooftops huddled Tetris-like on the limestone ridgeline. The rust-red quickly melted to green as the valley fell away and verdant vine-wrapped hills were revealed. As we wound around the tight bends, guided by perfectly formed cypress trees we edged past cars, trucks, and even the occasional sedate tractor as the anticipation brewed. The…

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Italy / September 16, 2017

What to Do in Lucca Italy: The Perfect Pocket Guide

Everyone grows up reading or hearing fairytales; tales of towns surrounded by Medieval walls. What happens inside and outside of these walls is always a fascinating adventure. My visit to Lucca, Italy, proved that fairytales are real, and that mysterious walled towns still exist. No visit to Tuscany should be complete without a visit to…

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Destinations, Europe, Italy, Travel Guides / September 1, 2017

Florence in Two Days: A Pocket Travel Guide to Florence, Italy

Rich with history and artistic treasures, Tuscany’s capital Florence is a city that inspires every visitor in a unique way. Florence was at the top of my list during a month-long tour of Italy. With very little time to explore, my first visit would simply serve to whet my appetite for the next. I uncovered a…

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Italy, Stay / July 28, 2017

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita, A Luxury Cave Hotel in Matera, Italy

My first day in Matera, Italy, I wandered the narrow cobbled streets in awe.  Awe of the in-tact history, the charm, the quiet, the unspoiled town, and the authentic Italian moments I witnessed on the streets. I felt at ease, welcomed into the past with an invitation to get lost here.  It came as no…

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Italy, Stay / August 27, 2015

Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy

The Hilton Molino Stucky makes an eye-catching first impression. Cruising into the hotel on Venice’s Giudecca Canal, the converted 19th century flour mill shrinks everything else around it. It is a grand, and iconic building that has been carefully renovated to deliver 5-star luxury right on Venice’s front door step, or wharf as it were.  By Skye Gilkeson Back in 1895, 1500 people…

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Italy, Stay / August 17, 2015

The Incredible Hotel Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano in Badia, Italy

Negotiating the narrow bends of the Dolomite mountains for the first time was a hairy, yet moving experience. The sheer scale and incredible natural beauty of the landscape make an unforgettable impact. Hotel Rosa Alpina sits in the heart of the iconic mountain range in the historic town of San Cassiano in Badia and it was our…

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France / June 10, 2023

50 of the Prettiest and Most Famous Streets in Paris

With some of the prettiest streets in the world, Paris really is a magical city to get wonderfully lost in. Use this list of more than 50 of the prettiest and most famous streets in Paris to get swept up in the beauty of each storied street and beautiful boulevard. From the most beautiful streets…

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