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20 Awesome Travel Tips for Rome

December 6, 2016

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I can imagine being in a relationship with me can't always be easy - I'm the girl who always travels.Â Even though I'm doing a full-time PhD and have several part-time work commitments, I'm gone all the time. Sometimes just for a weekend, on other occasions 2-4 weeks at a go. I'm constantly dreaming of faraway places, and no vision of moving abroad or simply[...]

The Sicilian Speciality that is Worth a Journey

August 4, 2016

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Guide F, Inspiration, Sicily

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When thinking about Sicily, drop the Mafia and take theÂ aranciniÂ instead: these golden orbs of deep fried rice exemplify Sicilian street food. But that hasnâ€™t stopped Sicilians from debating the tradition'sÂ history, name and recipe. Some scholars trace their origins to St. Lucyâ€™s day, celebrated on December 13th, when citizens ate rice to commemorate [...]

The Travelettes Quick Guide to Rome

May 3, 2016

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Cities, Rome, Travelettes Guide

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The last time I was in Rome I was a completely different person. I was freshly graduated from high school and - by virtue of my young age - going to Europe sans parents meant one thing to me:Â drinking.Â Sure, I had read the history of the Eternal City and was excited to see the Colosseum but I remember being on that flight to Italy and circling nightclubs i[...]

A Beginner's Guide to the Trails of Cinque Terre

February 10, 2016

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Adventure Travel, Cinque Terre, Guide F, Places

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I feel most alive when Iâ€™m watching the sun rise from the trails above Vernazza, buzzed on espresso and munching on focaccia bread. Vernazza, as with the rest of Cinque Terre, is best described by one word: magical. For me, visiting this place was a life-changing experience, and I canâ€™t help but return whenever possible. These villages have something spe[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calendar Day 14: Hotel Relais del Maro in Italy

December 14, 2015

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Borgomaro, Hotels

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We are happy to announce that Wan Ying will take home yesterday's amazing prize of 2 nights at the stunning Negresco Hotel in Nice as well as 2 tickets to take part in the Pop in the City race! An additional pair of tickets to the race go to Dorota! Didn't win yet? Do not fret, we have 11 more awesome give-aways to go and they will only get bigger and bet[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calendar Day 12: G-Rough in Rome, Italy

December 12, 2015

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Cities, Hotels, Rome

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A â‚¬400 voucher for Red Rooster goes to InÃ¨s! Congratulations! We are already half-way through our Christmas Calendar and time is flying! One more reason not to miss a chance to win one of our amazing daily give-aways. And today, hereâ€™s what we have to offer to a lucky reader: Two nights for two at the amazing G-Rough design hotel in Italy! Now, who w[...]

The Travelettes Guide to Cinque Terre

December 10, 2015

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Cinque Terre, Places, popular posts

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When the biggest problem you face in a day is selectingÂ which gelato flavour willÂ delight your palate, you know you've picked a good place for a holiday. Cinque Terre is a quaintÂ portion of the north coast of Italy, literally translating to "The Five Lands". Â Comprising of five seaside towns, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia and Monterosso each[...]

Hotels We Love: JW Marriott Venice

September 2, 2015

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Hotels, Venice

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My Venice memories go like this: my family (six people!) went onÂ vacation (a road trip) in Istria, Croatia in a (tiny!) two-bedroom apartment. One day we decided to hop on a boat and get our butts over to Venice. What followed was a day of chasing each other up and down the streets, bridges and squares. It was extremely hot, the streets were packed (surpris[...]

The Italian Alps: A serious case of mountain love

July 21, 2015

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Mountains, popular posts, South Tyrol

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Being in the mountains is a bit like therapy for me, and I donâ€™t even need to speak to anyone about anything. I have developed a habit of running away to them when I need a reminder of the things that really matter in life. But really, I'd take any excuse. The second part of my week in South Tyrol last month led me to SextenÂ (yeah, not kidding), a pict[...]

Hiking and Feasting in Bolzano: A Four Course Menu

June 24, 2015

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Food & Drink, Mountains, South Tyrol

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I never knew what the buzz was all about. Katja and Kathi have been hooked on South TyrolÂ for a while and I refused to believe it would be all that different from the "other Italy" that I have been to so many times: Venice, Rome, Garda, Trieste, Milan, you name it. Turns out, South Tyrol really is different. There is something particularly stunning about[...]