Tuscany winery tour with lunch at Villa Dianella near Empoli, a great Chianti wine tour from Florence.
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Commonwealth Cemetery Rome: The 426 graves in Testaccio’s forgotten cemetery
- 10th November 2019
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There’s a famous cemetery near Piramide – the non-Catholic cemetery – where everyone goes to visit the graves of Shelley and Keats. But today I want to talk about Testaccio’s other cemetery, the one no-one talks about. Rome’s Commonwealth War Cemetery, on the other side of Via Nicola Zabaglia. Unlike its popular neighbour, whose distinct…
20 things to do in Rome in winter – including Christmas in Rome
- 9th November 2019
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Rome in winter, you’ve come to the right place! This comprehensive post will cover everything from a guide to winter weather in Rome, including how much it rains in Rome during the winter, to the best sightseeing options in Rome during the winter, great winter…
Ristorante La Regola delights with al fresco dining in a timeless Rome piazza
- 8th November 2019
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Ristorante La Regola, a restaurant in the centre of Rome, offers al fresco dining in a timeless Roman piazza practically all year round, with a refreshing menu that elegantly captures Roman traditions.
Tuscia and the treasures of Viterbo: 8 places to visit near Rome
- 7th November 2019
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Tuscia Viterbo is one of the best places to visit near Rome, including the towns of Viterbo, Civita di Bagnoregio, Tuscania, Montefiascone, Bolsena, Bomarzo, Celleno, Soriano nel Cimino and Canino
Best things to do in Puglia: visit Adelfia for the festival of San Trifone
- 1st November 2019
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Adelfia is one of Puglia’s best kept secrets, distinguished by the unrivalled winter festival of San Trifone. Marked by a religious procession through the winding streets of Adelfia on November 10, San Trifone is really a festival of lights, with illuminated decorations and fireworks defying the dark for a few days in the heart of…
Rome cemetery guide: The three best cemeteries to visit in Rome
- 31st October 2019
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Curious about cemeteries in Rome, or looking for the most interesting Rome cemetery to visit? This Rome cemetery guide rounds up my three favourite Roman cemeteries, all which are distinguished by vastly different purposes, atmospheres, and styles. The three Rome cemeteries listed in this guide also have their own dedicated posts, in case you’re interested…
Best things to do in Umbria: try a delicious Gubbio Food Experience
- 30th October 2019
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Umbria, you’ve come to the right place. A Gubbio Food Experience is both a top Umbria attraction and a way to get to the heart of culinary traditions in the charming medieval town of Gubbio. Gubbio Food Experience is the name of a gourmet collective…
Jackie O Rome, the historic Rome nightclub, has recently revamped its very own Jackie O restaurant, giving you yet another reason to visit this iconic Rome nightlife venue. Dating back to 1972, when the now-famous Rome nightclub was opened by Gilberto Iannozzi and his wife Beatrice, Jackie O Rome was the only place to be…
Typical food in South Tyrol is unlike anything you’ll eat in the rest of Italy. This unique, German & Italian speaking part of Trentino-Alto Adige, located at the northern border of Italy, right next to Austria, combines Austrian, Italian, and even Swiss influences to create a nourishing cuisine which suits the extreme winter weather found…
