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Val D’Orcia: what to see in Italy’s most idyllic landscape
Feel like you need an escape trip from the frenzy of city life? Val D’Orcia, Italy‘s most idyllic landscape is surely the perfect destination for you! A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, Val D’Orcia’s stunning agricultural scenery will help you relive the often-lost harmonic relationship between man and nature. Scattered across this valley, you’ll…
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A day in Bergamo: the best alternative to world-famous Milan
Recognized internationally as Italy‘s fashion capital, Milan is one of the mainstream destinations for millions of tourists each year. Attracted by the fame of the city, many simply stop there and don’t venture to explore the many picturesque towns that lie not too far from one of Italy’s most bustling cities. Among these is Bergamo,…
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Burano and Murano in a day
Venice is one of the most famous and aspired destinations in the entire world! Most tourists, however, attempt to visit this Italian gem as part of a crammed one week trip which includes at the very least Milan, Florence, and Rome as well. They will certainly say they have been to Venice, but can they…
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Best Tempura Restaurant in Tokyo
Looking for a traditional Japanese dish to taste? Why not try tempura? Consisting of batter-fried seafood and vegetables, tempura has a delicate, light and clean flavor, and it’s certainly a MUST to try while in Japan. If you’re in Tokyo, you can easily find restaurants serving tempura for a very cheap price pretty much anywhere.…
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Amazing things to experience in Key West
If you are planning to visit South Florida, you should venture to the Florida Keys, a group of islands, forming the southernmost point of the USA and linked to the continent by the panoramic Overseas Highway. These beautiful islands are blessed with a diverse ecosystem that treasures unique exotic plants and animals, and a vibrant…
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: a throwback to the past
Would you like to experience a little bit of Europe while in Miami? Then, you should definitely visit Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a Renaissance-inspired villa overlooking Biscayne Bay. In a moment, you’ll feel like you have suddenly been teleported to a 16th-century European estate, but with a tropical background. The stark contrast between this architecture…
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Morning walk through the Wynwood Art District – Miami
One of the most instagrammable attractions of Miami, the artistic neighborhood of Wynwood will steal your heart with its colorful murals. Since the late 1990s, this former industrial district was brought back to life, redeveloped and turned into the most vibrant and creative area of the city. The once abandoned warehouses and factories became art studios,…
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Gala Yuzawa: Enjoy a day trip skiing in Niigata!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a small commission. You can read my full disclaimer here. Winter season is finally here! What about planning a day trip skiing or snowboarding somewhere not too far from Tokyo? Whether you’re an expert or just a beginner…
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Experience Japan’s famous Kabuki in one act!
Are you spending some time in Tokyo and would like to experience some traditional aspects of the Japanese culture? Why not head to Kabukiza Theater to enjoy a single act of the famous Kabuki drama? What is Kabuki? Kabuki is a traditional form of Japanese theater which originated back in the Edo period. Along with…
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24 hours in Abu Dhabi: how to enjoy the perfect layover
Direct flights are usually very convenient, but they can also be much more expensive than connecting ones, leaving you with the hard choice of picking between practicality and money. I recently faced this exact same alternative on my way back from Tokyo to Italy. In my case, giving priority to a cheap flight, I opted…