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Traditional South Tyrol food and wine with a gastronomic twist
“You may not remember the name, but you will certainly remember the experience.” So said Karl Meir as we stood outside his large wooden farm house, gazing across the green ribbon of Val di...
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Songs of praise to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
The sound of a hundred voices rose above the flowers, trees, plants and water in a fond farewell. Neigen sich die Stunden (Now it’s time for leaving) sang the choirs of South Tyrol. Dressed in...
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Quirky Travel Photo: girl with red umbrella outside Il Duomo, Milan
Girl with red umbrella During a heavy rain shower, the huge Piazza del Duomo cleared quickly as people rushed to get into Il Duomo, Milan’s cathedral, or nearby uber-fashionable shopping mall Galleria...
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5 must-see cities in Italy
There are hundreds of interesting, historic, vibrant villages, towns and cities in Italy. Their very names resonate in our shared cultural knowledge – Rome, Venice, Florence, Bologna and so many more....
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Quirky Travel Photo: the ‘Great Men’ of Milan at Casa degli Omenoni
The ‘Great Men’ of Casa degli Omenoni Tucked away in a little backstreet near Il Duomo, Milan’s famous Cathedral, is Clubino, an exclusive gentlemen’s club. Historically it is better known,...
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TQT Object: Italian Espresso Coffee Pot from Milan
In this occasional series of articles, The Quirky Traveller Object is something I’ve brought back from my travels over many years. It usually has a strong personal meaning and invariably brings back...
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Quirky Travel Guide: 48 hours in Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain “It’s like travelling through history… The people are great, they’re very friendly, which makes a difference.” Dany, concierge for Citalia Holidays in Rome, was introducing me to his...
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Top 10 Tips for Food and Drink in Rome
La Renella Bakery in Trastevere Food and Italy; they go together like cheese and wine. With a culinary heritage going back centuries, Italians pride themselves on their knowledge and love of good food...
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5 beautiful and different places in Europe you must visit
In the next of the World Travel Blogger series, writer and sweetie lover Emily Johnson shares five of her favourite places in Europe. 5 beautiful places in Europe Europe is renowned for its...
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Top 10 most delicious cakes in Europe – and how to burn off those calories!
Afternoon Tea – photo VisitEngland Visit Stoke on Trent With summer fast approaching, it’s time to make travel plans. And for those of us who love dessert, and think that food and a culture go hand in...
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