Gorizia in the north-east of Italy blends its Italian, Austrian and Slovenian heritage. A guide to the best places to eat in Gorizia.
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Category: Italy
28 of the Best Weekends in Italy
25 of the Best Castles in Italy
With amazing food, stunning scenery, friendly people, a lyrical language and awe-inspiring architecture, what is there not to love about Italy? Wherever you go, there seem to be an Italian castle, palazzo or magnificent villa to wander around. Italy is full of castles, palazzos and fortresses. Sadly some have fallen into disrepair, while others have……..
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UNESCO Sites Off the Beaten Track – Europe
I recently visited the Isle of Man which I discovered is the only whole nation to be a member of the UNESCO world network of Biosphere Reserves. This got me thinking about other lesser known UNESCO sites that are off the beaten track. I reached out to some of my fellow bloggers and the result is this……..
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10 Day Trips from Bologna
I love Bologna and have spent many days just wandering around the city absorbing all the sights, sounds and delicious smells. But sometimes, you need a change of scenery and, using Bologna as your base, there are so many delightful towns that you can easily get to from Bologna as a day trip. With help……..
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Best Things to do in Imola, Italy
I must admit that when I think of Imola, I immediately think of Formula 1 motor-racing and the tragic death of Ayrton Senna, but earlier this month I had the chance to spend a day in Imola and discovered there is more to the town than just motor-racing. Where is Imola? Imola is in the……..
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Best Things to do in Ravenna, Italy
Whether you are on a road trip through Italy or fancy a day out from Bologna or one of the other Italian cities, don’t miss out the beautiful city of Ravenna. Just a short train journey from the centre of Bologna through the beautiful countryside. Famous for its mosaics, Ravenna sits to the south-east of……..
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2019 Travel Plans – where I am going & where I would like to go
2019 has only just started, and already my plans for the year are beginning to come together. I am going to try to be more spontaneous and not book too far in advance this year so that I can take advantage of any last minute opportunities that come along. Although I really enjoy housesitting, I……..
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