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Five Breathtaking Umbrian Villages
We got a very positive response to our Five Breathtaking Tuscan Villages article and thought we would follow it up with a similar piece about Umbria. One of the few landlocked regions of Italy, Umbria is well known for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns. With that […]
FIVE GREAT GELATO FLAVORS
After you’ve had gelato there is no going back to ice cream. Better yet, after you’ve had authentic Italian gelato there’s no going back to anything else. With that in mind, here are our choices for five great gelato flavors that you must try when you […]
Five Breathtaking Tuscan Villages
Ask anyone who has visited Tuscany, and they will tell you all about the many breathtaking villages that can be found there. From beautiful views to gorgeous houses, there is a feast for the senses around every corner. That is why I wanted to share with […]
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHURCH AND A MONASTERY?
Of the many sights you see while traveling in Italy, some of the most breathtaking are the churches and monasteries. Dating back centuries, these remarkable buildings have their own histories, waiting to be explored. But what is the difference between a church and a monastery?
5 Must-Try Tuscan Meals
Visiting Tuscany is a palate-pleasing experience, which is understandable because food seeps into every aspect of life in Tuscany and vice-versa. When you eat a meal here, you’re eating its history and culture. Tuscan food is known for hearty meals with simple flavors. Plenty of fresh […]
Why a Human Travel Guide is Better Than Any App
Technology has come a long way, and we have every reason to be excited about it. After all, the sheer volume of information available at our fingertips is staggering. Where we get into trouble, though, is when we start to assume that this technology has made […]
How to Freshly Press Olive Oil
For many foodies olive oil isn’t just an ingredient, it’s a ritual. Which makes a lot of sense, as the notion of ritual is visible in every facet of a fresh Italian olive oil’s creation. All over Italy it is produced in largely the same way […]
5 Italian Cheeses You Must Try
Anyone visiting Italy knows that they’re in for some fantastic meals, and for many food-lovers cheese is foremost in their mind. Naturally Italy is brimming with delicious cheeses that will tantalize any palate, so here are our suggestions of Italian cheeses that can’t be missed. Buffalo […]
Top 10 Attractions in Florence
1. Galleria degli Uffizi. Filled with paintings by the most noted Italian artists visitors marvel at the mastery of Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael to mention a few. Purchase advance tickets. 2. The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. Brunelleshi’s dome and Giotto’s Tower dominate […]
My first time in Italy
MY FIRST TIME IN ITALY AND I WENT WITH EVIA BY: TONI PERL May 12, 2014. I am not a savvy traveller when it comes to European destinations so I look for direction and help to achieve my most desired results. I have heard stories of […]
Walking Tuscany’s White Roads
At the top of my list of fabulous things is walking through Tuscany’s network of white roads. These winding routes were originally carved out centuries ago by the enigmatic Etruscans, and later expanded by the Romans so that their war horses and soldiers could reach all […]
