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Just A Place To Rest My Head
Blog: Suzy Guese - 12 June 2010
The room I now occupy in Florence functions as a bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and closet all in one. The studio apartment combines all areas of living. Coffee is just two feet from the bed. My new desk where work will take place merges with the relaxation a couch and TV provide. There [...]
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Lo Spaccio – The Prada Outlet
Blog: Ron in Rome - 3 June 2010
Someone emailed me and asked me to post this info .. so here goes! We’ve been to LO SPACCIO, the Prada Outlet many times… Depending on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day… you’ll find different “deals” available. My wife is an avid shopper so she never leaves disappointed. You [...]
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A Little Reflection…Monday Travel Memories: Biking Through Tuscany
Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 31 May 2010
Monday Travel Memories: Biking Through Tuscany I like to think of this as my Secret Garden shot – I pulled off the side of the road while on a day-long Tuscany bike and wine tour (an absolute favorite part of my time in Florence, Italy) for a break. Through a peep hole in the gate was this lushly green and completely serene road. I have no idea where this path leads, but they obviously aren’t keen on visitors and I felt like I was privy to a tiny little Tuscan ...
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Sitting On Italian Church Steps
Blog: Suzy Guese - 20 May 2010
When the chaos of the outside world grows, expands, and engulfs everything in my travel path, I head not to a museum, hotel, or restaurant for respite but rather to a church. Throughout Italy, a Catholic church seems to be the requirement in every town, along the same lines of having a supermarket or a [...]
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Orzo You Say?
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 14 May 2010
Orzo conjures a rice-shaped pasta, but Orzo in Europe, especially in Italy, where the drink originated, is usually short for Caffé d'Orzo (Barley Coffee). Originally popular as a caffeine-free drink for children, it is made from ground and roasted barley, sometimes with added rye, chicory, figs, or anise.
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A Tale of Two Hotels in Florence
Blog: Away Together - 6 May 2010
I have one piece of advice I like to tell pregnant women about how to handle labor and delivery: “Expect the unexpected.” The same goes with travel.
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Romantic Cities of Tuscany
Blog: WildJunket - 25 March 2010
Today’s sponsored post is by David John Martin, a travel writer who reminisces the charming streets and intricate architecture of Italy’s cultural centre, Tuscany. For couples looking to take a short, romantic break away from home, they’ll undoubtedly be tempted by the romantic allure of European cities.
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Spring in the Boboli Gardens of Florence Through the Camera’s Eye
Blog: Suzy Guese - 18 March 2010
Barbie pink roses cover remarkably green bushes. It may be a fairytale, but the handful of tourists with fanny packs pull me out of this dream, but only for a moment. Spring has arrived in Florence, but you wouldn’t know it in the historic center with little patches of greenery to be found. The store [...]
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Florence with Kids
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 15 March 2010
The magnificent city of Florence has so many marvels to explore that planning a family trip to the city can seem a bit overwhelming. Yet the beauty of this Renaissance city, perched proudly on the Arno and nestled amid iconic villa-adorned hills, is not lost on the little ones. Nor are the wonders of the local art and architecture. With thoughtful planning that involves the children in crafting a family-friendly itinerary, Florence will inspire lifetime memories for the entire family in a lively, exciting environment ...
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Italy on My Mind
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 5 March 2010
Destination: Italy See the entire video here, and read more about Italy…… When I traveled to Italy two years ago, I read a Penguin book that combined Mary McCarthy’s two books–The Stones of Florence and Venice Observed These are two pieces of must-read travel literature for European travelers. I will start with a warning–this is not light [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library
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Daily Travel Photo – Florence, Italy
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 12 February 2010
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Follow me as I travel around the world. [...]
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A bit of Pisa, then onto Firenze.
Blog: Murmurs from a foriegn land. - 25 January 2010
Florence – October 2nd, 2009. So I get up early, real early. No not really, but early enough to get a 8 oclockish train to Pisa on my way to Florence. The girls that are staying at the hostel are going too. So I head off with them and catch the train. Its quite a fun trip [...]
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Becoming an Italian Daughter While Studying Abroad in Florence
Blog: GoBackpacking - 18 January 2010
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Big churches and falling spires
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 20 December 2009
There are two cities in Northern Italy that have achieved world fame. But the reasons for their popularity couldn't be for 2 more different reasons.
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Forget a Guide, a Book… and Even a Map
Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 November 2009
It was the Bardini Garden, and we were at that moment in time, it's sole visitors.Join Go Backpacking on Facebook for updates, plus exclusive travel photos and videos. Buy your travel insurance from World Nomads (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier).
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Oh Sienna!
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 31 October 2009
I’m on my way to Sienna at the moment and am in somewhat of a stuper. I don’t really have a hangover but am just immensely tired. One more month of hardcore hi-octane travel action and then I will sleep for a week when back on English soil. When I arrived I had to have [...]
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Gelatastic
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 30 October 2009
Here’s that Palladino goal I mentioned the other night, lovely stuff. I’m not having a very good day, I’ve wasted most of it trying to sort out a hostel for Venice. It’s pretty much impossible on my phone so I had to pay for proper access. Unless you want to pay through the nose though, [...]
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The leaning tower of pizza
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 29 October 2009
The brekkie here is belter, €5 for as much as you want. I had a big plate of bacon and scrambled eggs, some cereal, a croissant and 2 glasses of orange juice. I also made four rounds of toast and whacked some cheese and ham in them for my lunch later. €5 for 2 meals, [...]
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Goooooooaaaallllllllll Napoli!!!!
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 28 October 2009
I made my train to Florence this morning by 1 minute due to a bit of a delay on my egg and bacon sarnie. Priorities, you know. Actually I hope I’m right in thinking Firenze is Florence otherwise I’ve no idea where I’m going to but I’ll be 4 hours away from Rome anyway. My [...]
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Italy (Day 4) – Florence & Pisa
Blog: Andy's Rotten Ideas - 3 October 2009
Our journey to Florence begins right after breakfast at Prato. It’s just another day to visit the churches, squares and some other attractions. On reaching Florence and the bus parked at the parking lot, my wife and I took a short walk to Basilica of Santa Croce. What so interesting in Basilica of Santa Croce? According to the tour guide, it’s the burial place of Michelangelo and Galileo; and also the largest Franciscan church in the world.
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My Actual Costs – Europe – Summer 1998
Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 September 2009
Thoughts on money for the budget-minded When it comes to travel, there are two things you can count on: (1) you’ll always find a cheaper exchange rate after you’ve traded your money, and (2) you’ll always go over budget. I don’t mean to be negative, but these are the Murphy’s Laws of travel. Yes, there are more, but [...]Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)
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Packing List For A Summer In Europe
Blog: GoBackpacking - 23 September 2009
I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the trip.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)
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What I’ve been up to Part II
Blog: Craigorio Does Italia - 9 September 2009
So where were we again? Oh yeah, the average day of work. I really enjoy my job with Party Earth. The research process takes me all over the city, discovering new pieces of Florentine culture along the way. I speak … Continue reading →
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House of Cheese (Casa Del Formaggio) – Weird Travel Photo
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 7 September 2009
The House of Cheese, or Casa Del Formaggio is located in Florence, Italy. Most people go to Florence to see the typical cliche sites like the Statue of David, the Ponte Vecchio and its gold shops, and the magnificent Duomo Cathedral. Visits between these sites can be pleasantly interrupted by pig-out sessions on fantastic gelato, or having [...] Related posts:Funny Travel Photo – The Plastic Box Bathtub
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What I’ve been up to….
Blog: Craigorio Does Italia - 2 September 2009
Okay so I’ve set the scene and now it’s time to let the players play! Because I’m so dreadfully behind on time and would like to get caught up on the small details of everyday life in Florence, I’m going … Continue reading →
