Author: partingtonjohn
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10-Day Itinerary: Explore Northern and Central Italy’s Sacred Sites
Assisi is without doubt one of the most important religious sites in Italy, especially for Christian pilgrims. Whilst focusing on northern Italy it would be remiss not to add some other areas from central Italy. So in this proposed itinerary we include Assisi, in Umbria, and Rome in Lazio. Why Assisi Is Special If You’re Open to…
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Volterra
Volterra is a walled medieval town nestled on a hilltop in the heart of Tuscany. Its history dates back before this to the Roman era. This provides a rich array of architecture to explore. Given its remote location if you are considering visiting Volterra you will need a car. It is easy to get around…
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Your Perfect Itinerary: Milan, Lake Garda, Verona and Venice
I had never travelled out from the north of Milan as there was no need to. I had always headed east towards our home town of Reggio-Emilia. In the summer of 2024 my wife wanted to take a trip to an Italian ranch. This was to have a taste of America. Unfortunately we couldn’t go…
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Hotels in Reggio Emilia
Reggio-Emilia is not normally on the tourist map, although we have included it in our guides and advice. However, Reggio-Emilia is a place where many people travel to study pre-school and nursery education. The Reggio-Emilia approach is known across the globe and is a popular approach advocating a student-centered and constructivist self-guided curriculum. So for…
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Desserts (Dolce)
Italy is famous for many of its desserts around the world but here we will introduce you not only to the popular ones but also some of the more local desserts. For the Italians dolce is an important part of any meal and after the apritivo, antipasto, primo, secondo comes the dolce. You can also…
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Milan to Bologna
If you have been to Italy before and seen some of the major cities and fancy exploring a few places that are easily accessible but not always on the tourist map then Milan to Bologna could be an option. Landing in Milan will give you quite a few options for flights and will be a…
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Ultimate Itinerary for Italy: Venice, Florence, and Rome
This trip suggests visiting Venice, Bologna, Florence, and Rome, highlighting the convenient train connections between these cities. Travelers can experience romance and culture, with notable attractions in each location. Recommended durations include 2-3 nights in Venice, 1 in Bologna, and 2-3 in Rome, making it an appealing 2-week vacation option.
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Tabaccheria
In Italy the sale of certain products are controlled by the government and this includes tobacco, lottery tickets and other items such as stamps. This is why the tabaccheria is still a focal point of many local communities across Italy. All of them will stock a range of cigarettes, cigars (even if only Italian brands)…
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The Trains and the Station
The trains (i treni) and the train station (la stazione) can seem quite daunting at first. However, they need not be even if you have only a limited grasp of the language or no knowledge at it all. First we will talk about booking a ticket and the options available. There are two main options…
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Pizzeria
The local pizzeria can be very similar to the local bar that you choose for your morning coffee. Once chosen Italians will often remain faithful to their local pizzeria. There are also nowadays a number of chains offering excellent pizzas as well as restaurants who will offer them as part of their larger menu. With…