Italy
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An Afternoon in Cinque Terre
Imagine spending an afternoon in Cinque Terre, one of the most picturesque spots in Italy and, probably, in the world? Cinque Terre (translated as ‘five lands’) is a colorful collection of five small fishing villages – Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza – nested on dramatic looking seaside cliffs. So, join me on an afternoon stroll through these medieval villages and explore their beauty and unique vibe. After a couple of hours driving from bustling Milan through Italy’s stunning countryside, my friend and I have arrived in La Spenzia, closest town to Cinque Terre. From there, we hopped on a local monorail that runs along the coast of Ligurian Sea…
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72-Hour Guide to Puglia, Italy: Bari, Alberobello, Ostuni and Lecce
Remember Elizabeth Gilbert and her year-long journey of self-discovery that took her to Italy, India and Indonesia? During that memorable trip she satisfied her taste buds, sought and found her spiritual core and fell in love. Well, you can experience almost all of it in Italy just in few days! Can’t promise you love, but then knowing Italians, anything can happen! Day 1&2 Upon my arrival to Bari, Puglia region, it all came back to me. Italy, I have missed you! The loud talking, the gestures, the smell of fresh pizza, the colours of gelato, small winding streets, people chilling in cafes in the middle of day, crazy driving,…