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5 tips to using TripAdvisor to find a restaurant in Italy

ByKathy Bechtel October 24, 2013March 20, 2017

You are on vacation in Italy, and want to find a great restaurant in which to enjoy a great…

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5 wines to taste in Umbria

ByKathy Bechtel September 29, 2013

Wine production in Umbria dates back to ancient times. Archaeological artifacts show evidence that the Etruscans engaged in viticulture…

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5 reasons to visit Bassano del Grappa, Italy

ByKathy Bechtel August 29, 2013

Bassano del Grappa is a beautiful, but little known Italian town with wonderful Palladian architecture, a special place in…

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5 things you may not know about Amarone

ByKathy Bechtel July 29, 2013July 29, 2013

Amarone is one of Italy’s most sought after wines. Produced in the Valpolicella region of the Veneto, it’s an…

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5 highlights of your cycling holiday in Umbria

ByKathy Bechtel June 27, 2013

Lying just to the east of Tuscany, Umbria shares its natural beauty, medieval and Renaissance history and art, and…

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5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region

ByKathy Bechtel May 30, 2013

Located north of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomites, lies the Prosecco wine region, home to Italy’s favorite…

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A Venetian giro d’ombra and the top 5 bacari (wine bars)

ByKathy Bechtel April 27, 2013April 27, 2013

On any trip to Venice, food lovers must treat themselves to a visit of Venice’s famed Rialto market. Cross…

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5 Tuscan wines to enjoy – after you’ve tried Chianti

ByKathy Bechtel March 28, 2013March 28, 2013

A visit to Tuscany of course involves indulging in the regions simple, fresh delicious cuisine along with a great…

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5 of the best experiences for your cycling tour down the South Tyrol Wine Road

ByKathy Bechtel March 23, 2013March 23, 2013

Visitors to the Trentino Alto-Adige region of Italy, home to the majestic Dolomite mountains, find themselves presented with breathtaking…

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5 not-to-be-missed experiences in Verona, Italy

ByKathy Bechtel January 29, 2013

Verona, located in Northeast Italy in the Veneto region, is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.  Often…

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Top 5 wines to enjoy on your Dolomites ski holiday

ByKathy Bechtel December 2, 2012November 28, 2012

The Dolomite mountains of Italy are a sought-after destination for discerning skiers and snowboarders. With dozens of ski areas…

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On the wine trail in Italy – Soave, home to elegant whites

ByKathy Bechtel May 22, 2012

Just a little over an hour from Venice lies the lovely walled city of Soave, the center of the…

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Great skiing, food and wine in Val Gardena, Italy

ByKathy Bechtel January 14, 2012January 14, 2012

One of the many ski resorts located in the majestic Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Val…

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Discover the Prosecco zone, home of Italy’s favorite sparkling wine

ByKathy Bechtel January 5, 2012

Lying north of Venice in the province of Treviso, in the foothills of the Marco Trevigiana running from Valdobbiadene…

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Top 5 reasons to ski Bolzano, Italy

ByKathy Bechtel November 27, 2011November 27, 2011

Looking for a great ski holiday this year? One that can allow hardcore skiers to indulge in scenic terrain…

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