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Experience the Best of Venice: A Guide to Canals, Gondolas, and Delicious Italian Cuisine
Read more: Experience the Best of Venice: A Guide to Canals, Gondolas, and Delicious Italian CuisineAs we explored the city, we took a leisurely walk around the canals, taking in the picturesque scenery. The canals of Venice are truly something to behold, and it’s hard to go wrong with any route you take. Each one offers its own unique charm and beauty. For lunch, we decided to check out Bacarando […]
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5 Hours in Mantua, Italy
Read more: 5 Hours in Mantua, ItalyLast weekend, my friend and I went out of town for the day and spent it in Mantua. About 2 hours and a half away from Milan, we woke up early Saturday morning to catch our train ride only to find ourselves a few seconds short. By golly, we missed our train.
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Swimming in KRKA National Park
Read more: Swimming in KRKA National ParkKrka National Park had us at hello. I’ve heard of it through reading articles and saw photos which, right away drew me in. I knew I had to go! I booked our bus ride from Split with Splitlicious Excursions for 190,00 kn per person + 150,00 kn entrance fee to the park or 90,00 kn w/ student i.d. […]
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Portofino, Italy: Tips for Exploring its Beaches and Clear Waters
Read more: Portofino, Italy: Tips for Exploring its Beaches and Clear WatersI had always dreamed of visiting the picturesque coastal village of Portofino, with its crystal clear waters, charming mini cove, and reputation as a celebrity haven. So, when I finally found myself in Italy, I knew I had to make the journey to this idyllic destination. My friend and I took an early train ride […]
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One Day in Basel
Read more: One Day in BaselComing from Paris, C and I had the weekend in Milan to rest and prepare for our next big trip. If you didn’t know, Milan is a ghost town in August because everyone shuts down and goes on summer vacation for a month. All of my friends from school went home for the summer but, […]
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The Hidden Lake
Read more: The Hidden LakeIf someone told me that there’s a small island off of Sirmione Lake Garda with water access and you can swim there all day, I would never have believed it until I see it with my own eyes. Well, it’s safe to say that I was surprised.
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Desenzano Del Garda, Italy
Read more: Desenzano Del Garda, ItalyItaly is full of surprises. Even though most people flock to the most popular destinations in Italy such as Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast or Tuscany (and people should see them) sometimes we forget there are other towns that are worth visiting. One of those towns is Desenzano.
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Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore
Read more: Cinque Terre: RiomaggioreMama Mia! It was the first thing we saw upon entering the city center of Riomaggiore. We were hungry and we just had to go for it. V & I stood in the long line and ordered the mix calamari option. Delish! We were so hungry that we had seconds. I will never forget feeling […]
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Cinque Terre: Manarola
Read more: Cinque Terre: ManarolaThey say Manarola is the smallest of them all. It’s true. Although, when you walk along the port through a walk-path that wraps around the ocean front rock formation, it makes Manarola actually look bigger than it appears to be. It’s the best way to see Manarola in its entirety because you get a nice picturesque view of the village from […]
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Cinque Terre: Monterosso
Read more: Cinque Terre: MonterossoAt first, I had mixed feelings about Monterosso. We came here on our first day running through puddles with rain pouring down on us harder than any other times I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. It’s one of those moments that I’m trying to forget because the 2nd time we came, Monterosso was beautiful. I remembered […]
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Cinque Terre: Vernazza Diary
Read more: Cinque Terre: Vernazza DiaryI remembered the day I stepped out of the train very clearly. I walked through the city center of Vernazza feeling relaxed. Right around a corner was a port. I could hear water splashing in the background as I tip toed my way, slowly getting closer to the sound. While walking, I looked around me and I […]
A Stint Abroad 