Italy
Italy, a captivating Mediterranean nation, enthrals visitors with its rich history, enchanting landscapes, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Rome’s ancient ruins to the serene beauty of the Amalfi Coast, Italy offers a feast for the senses. Indulge in delectable cuisine, vibrant festivals, and timeless art, all in this enchanting destination.
In Italy, I have already visited the following cities: Bergamo, Bologna, Brixen, Como (Lake Como), Firenze | Florence, Genoa | Genova, Imola, Luino, Meran | Merano, Milan | Milano, Montaione, Naples | Napoli, Palermo (Sicily), Pisa, Pompeii | Pompei, Portofino, Rapallo, Riccione, Rimini, Rome | Roma, San Bartolomeo al Mare, Trieste, Turin, Venice | Venezia, Verona, Voghera
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Taking the Train to Cattolica / Gabicce Mare from Rimini / Riccione
The train station of Cattolica / Gabicce Mare can be a waypoint for various activities. A day at the beach, a day hiking and enjoying nature, or also to enjoy motor racing at the nearby race track. To me, there is nothing more convenient than taking a train in Italy. Just download the right apps…
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10 Ways to Make the Most of Bad Weather while in Rimini (Italy)
Rimini is one of the most popular cities for vacations worldwide and the capital of Italian nightlife and seaside tourism. The city is located on the east coast of Italy on the Adriatic Sea and boasts of the best beach resorts and a beautiful sandy beach. The seaside promenade has lots of nightclubs, restaurants, hotels,…
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Pizza Margherita at Pizzeria Alba, Riccione
Not too far the beach, right at the popular shopping street, you can find Pizzeria Alba in Riccione. It’s a Trattoria with both an in- and outdoor sitting area. Even though my hotel offers full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), I often skip dinner once or twice, to eat something local. Eating at your hotels’…
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Spaghetti with dried tomatoes and mozzarella – Recipe
Spaghetti with dried tomatoes and mozzarella. So easy, so simple, so delicious! It’s actually a two-pot dish; however, if you want to skip the (actually crucial) frying part, you can also make a one-pot dish out of this recipe.
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Hofgarten Brixen Bressanone
Where is the entrance to Hofgarten Brixen Bressanone? Situated right next to Hofburg, Hofgarten is the small garden right nearby. Giardino di corte is an oasis of relaxation in the bustling city centre of Brixen. The Hofgarten is a garden dating back to the Renaissance, initially built in 1570 next to the episcopal court (now…
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Colomba di Pasqua – typical Italian Easter dove cake
Colomba di Pasqua or Colomba pasquale is a typical Italian Easter dove cake. Colomba pasquale, meaning Easter dove, finds its commercialised origins in northern Italy in the 1930s. Dino Villani is so-said known as the inventor of the Easter dove cake. Already working in Marketing for Motta, an Italian brand of confectionery and ice cream…
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a visit to Pharmacy Museum in Brixen Bressanone in South Tyrol
400 years of pharmacy history can be discovered at the privately owned pharmacy museum in the city centre of Brixen Bressanone in South Tyrol.Highlights are, among various other things, for example, an genuine Medicine book from the year 1684. The first of this kind was printed in 1498 in Florence, those early medicine books contained…
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How far is Brixen from Innsbruck ?
Brixen is a popular destination in South Tyrol. Travelling by Train from Austria, you can reach Italy in just around 1,5 hours from Innsbruck. Perfect for a day-trip on the weekends. With the upcoming Brenner Base Tunnel, travel time will be even cut to only 30 minutes. But, how far is Brixen from Innsbruck? And…
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Advantages of BrixenCard for Tourists, and where to get it
BrixenCard is the ideal Fastpass for Tourists in Bressanone and South Tyrol. BrixenCard is free but priceless. Cardholders will enjoy numerous entries and services free of charge, including transportation on all regional trains, which can save you dozens to hundreds of euros. The savings can surely be better spend on delicious local cuisine or similar…
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Taking a Train from Innsbruck to Brixen in South Tyrol (ÖBB EuroCity)
On a train from Innsbruck to Brixen / Bressanone experienced one of the most beautiful sceneries. Train Travel will be one of my travel priorities this year, one of the many side effects are the stunning views I will gather through the train window. I arrived at Innsbruck HB (Hauptbahnhof = central station) with plenty…
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How to learn the Italian language online for free (easy audio lessons)
Learn Italian online for free with easy audio lessons, including Spotify courses and practical tips to learn vocabulary and speak Italian basics.
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Construction of the Brenner Base Tunnel from Tyrol to South Tyrol
Once the Brenner Basistunnel construction is completed, it will cut train travel time even shorter. Right now, travel time from Innsbruck in Austria, Tyrol, all the way across the Alps to Franzensfeste in South Tyrol, Italy, takes 80 minutes. Once the Brenner Base Tunnel is completed, this journey will only take 25 minutes. With a length…
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Travel Diary: Portofino Day Trip in off-season
Portofino might be the most known town among the Cinque Terre in north-western Italy. The Cinque Terre, 5 charming towns, each nestled in between cliffs right by the water. One more stunning and picturesque than the other. Which, unfortunately, results in an overload in tourists. Some towns are even blocked for car traffic once the…
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Taking a Boat to Portofino from Rapallo
Do you know the feeling when you are taking a Boat to visit a City? When you first drive into the blue, then you can see a first silhouette and the City is getting bigger and bigger. Ultimately you are arriving right in the City Center and can immediately start exploring. Yes, Boats are a…
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How to travel from Milan to Lake Lugano – How far is Lugano from Milan ?
Milan is an ideal base to not only explore the Lombard capital city but also for various day trips. Want to visit another City, then head to Bergamo, Verona or Venice, want to go to a Lake, then go to Como, Lake Maggiore or Lugano. While Lake Maggiore is famous for its weekly markets, Lake…
