If you’re traveling around Europe, you’ll find that Milan Malpensa has flights to lots of destinations all over the continent. It seems to be one of the cheaper airports to fly in and out of, so it’s naturally a popular spot for a layover. You may also find yourself briefly visiting Milan if you’re heading …
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Built entirely on water, Venice is like no other place on Earth. I’ve been to several places with the title of “little venice”, but nowhere compares to the real Venice. What makes Venice so unique is that the waterways are the roads. When I saw a Venetian fire engine floating down a narrow backstreet canal, …
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The Doges Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are two of the most famous attractions in Venice and a must-see on your visit to the city. The Doges Palace was the home of the Doge, as well as Venice’s government, courts and prisons for seven hundred years. Saint Mark’s Basilica was originally the chapel of the …
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Rome needs no introduction. Not only is it the capital of Italy, it is also the seat of the Papacy and its history spans over two and a half thousand years. There is so much history to see here, that you could could rent an apartment and spend weeks or even months exploring the world’s largest open-air …
“Smile…You’re in Manfredonia” is a line the locals say, and I spent my 3-days in Manfredonia, Italy doing just that. Prior to this trip I had visited Italy many times, but only ever the main cities of Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. You know- the big four. My first reaction when I was invited on …
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Along with a number of other bloggers, I was invited to Puglia for the 61st annual Carnevale di Manfredonia, for a weekend of celebrations, Italian food, elaborate costumes and colourful characters. It was my first ever Carnival and now I know why so many people look forward to it! I may not have made it …
Initially my friends and I hadn’t planned to do a gondola ride in Venice. I’d heard all sorts of stories about how expensive it was and I didn’t feel it was worth breaking the bank. It’s the kind of thing you reserve for a romantic holiday with a husband/wife/partner/lover, and I wasn’t on one of …
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