Tag: art & culture
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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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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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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…