Category: Italy
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Vatican City, Rome – A Walking Tour
During our Mediterranean cruise post-pandemic, Rashid and I had the opportunity to explore Rome, and a highlight was our walking tour of the Vatican City. This visit was unique as it was right after the world started opening up again. The streets and tourist spots, usually bustling with people, were unusually quiet, adding a special…
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Reschensee and Church of Curon Venosta
Lake Reschen is an artificial lake in the northwest corner of South Tyrol, Italy, approximately 2 km (1 mi) south of the Reschen Pass, which forms the border with Austria, and 3 km (2 mi) east of the mountain ridge forming the border with Switzerland. Lake Reschen is also called Lago di Resia (Italian) and Reschensee (German/Deutsch). It is the largest lake above 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in the Alps.…
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A Walking Tour of Murano
Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northeastern Italy. It lies about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km (1 mi) across. It is famous for its glass making factories, a Venetian craft known around the world since late thirteenth century. Murano is mostly accessed via water bus services like Alilaguna or private boats. It…
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Dolomites Night Drive – Lienz to Kastelruth
Lienz, Austria is a scenic town nestled in the Eastern Alps. In the fall of 2022 we had the opportunity to drive from this town through the Italian Dolomites mountain range to picturesque town of Kastleruth, South Tyrol. The drive time is a little over 2 hours but covering that 133km distance in the evening…
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A Journey from Venice to Ljubljana via Trieste and Pula
The Serenity of Murano Our European escapade began in the City of Canals—Venice. This being our second visit, we opted for a quieter experience, immersing ourselves in the less crowded island of Murano. Known for its glassblowing artisans, Murano offered an intimate, relaxed atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the tourist-packed main islands. Our day culminated…
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Seceda, Passo Gardena & Lago di Braies – Our Grand Adventure
Leaving Bolzano Good morning, world! We woke up in Bolzano to the soothing sound of birds chirping and the tantalizing smell of breakfast wafting from the hotel kitchen. After wolfing down a hearty meal, we bid “ciao” to Albergo zur Sonne and set off on our next big adventure. Our first pit stop? The famed…
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A Zip, A Zest, and a Zillion Zig-zags!
Our European Adventure Begins! Yoo-hoo! Andiamo, my lovely people! We bid adieu to our sweet home in Atlanta and spread our wings all the way to Milan Malpensa. The moment our plane’s wheels whispered against the Italian tarmac, the butterflies in my stomach started doing the tarantella! Waiting for us, like a poised puma ready to spring into…
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A Day on the Island of Capri
Capri is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Naples, Italy. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its dramatic coastline, lush vegetation, and historic sites. Some of the most popular tourist attractions on Capri include: Capri is also home to a number of museums and art galleries, as well as…
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Tre Cime Di Lavaredo
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, or Drei Zinnen in German, are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are: How to get there: There are a few ways to get to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The most popular way is to drive to the Rifugio Auronzo car…
