The Chocolates Of Life

Category: Italy

  • [Italy] Girls trip in Florence

    [Italy] Girls trip in Florence

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    I never say No to a trip to Italy, as it still is, in my perspective, the perfect destination in Europe to have everything you wish for – history, culture, superb urban and rural destinations, sea and mountains, green fields and scenic routes, amazing gastronomy, so much good wine and lots of sun (the last…

  • [Italy] The Calabrian Cuisine

    [Italy] The Calabrian Cuisine

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    One of the reasons Italy is always very appealing to us is that it has such a rich and diverse gastronomy and it’s so easy to reach all these local dishes full of taste and color. Calabria was for us a true gourmet experience, with fresh and local ingredients and with lots of traditional recipes…

  • [Italy] The Beaches of Calabria

    [Italy] The Beaches of Calabria

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    I know that I wrote a lot about the villages we visited during the trip in Calabria, but wait until you hear about the beaches. Because if it’s something that Calabria really has in abundance, it’s beaches. Sand, pebbles, stone beaches. Public, large and crowded ones, but also remote, small and quiet ones. All with…

  • [Italy] The Villages of Calabria

    [Italy] The Villages of Calabria

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    We spent almost half of our trip in Calabria discovering its hilltop villages (they are officially called towns, but to me they resemble more to the rural life, so I will keep to the “village” term). Hidden behind high mountains rocks and with access roads that sometimes test all your driving abilities, these solitary villages…

  • [Italy] Summer road trip in Calabria

    [Italy] Summer road trip in Calabria

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    A trip in South Italy was planned for a few years now, but for different reasons, we only got to make it happen this May. We chose a small area of the Calabria region for a one week vacation, rented a car and drove all around the “toe” of the Italian boot.

  • [Italy] Day trip in Polignano A Mare

    [Italy] Day trip in Polignano A Mare

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    If in Bari and you’re in search of a more quiet and relaxed sea side town, try Polignano a Mare. Only one hour by train away, you will get small streets with white houses surrounded by flowers, a lovely white pebbles beach and proper summer vibes.

  • [Italy] The beautiful Trulli houses of Alberobello

    [Italy] The beautiful Trulli houses of Alberobello

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    Just 60 kilometers and one hour and a half away by train, Alberobello is a must when visiting Bari and the Puglia region in Italy. One day trip is more than enough to wonder on the hills and around this “gnome” looking village.

  • [Italy] A glimpse of Puglia in Bari

    [Italy] A glimpse of Puglia in Bari

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    Italy is never a bad idea – history, culture, architecture, beautiful surroundings, great weather, excellent and diverse cuisine are to be found wherever and whenever you set foot in this country. Beginning of May was time for a girls trip to get a taste of the sunny Puglia. With a first stop in Bari. (Revisited…

  • [Italy] Discovering the Piedmont Cuisine in Turin

    [Italy] Discovering the Piedmont Cuisine in Turin

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    Yes, I know – when someone thinks about Italy and gastronomy, one will definitely say pasta and pizza. But when getting to travel around the country for several times, you will find out that each region has its own specialties and many times it’s neither pizza, nor pasta.

  • [Italy] A bit of Piedmont in Turin

    [Italy] A bit of Piedmont in Turin

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    Italy is and always has been one of our favorite countries in Europe and every time we get the chance to visit it again, we’re always eager to get there and breathe the vibrant, but relaxing air that this country has.  Rich history and culture, beautiful architecture and landscapes, incredibly tasty and diverse gastronomy, everything…

  • Bella Italia – Day 5 and 6

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    The last two days of our trip in Italy were a bit different that the first ones as we left the quiet and relaxing Cinque Terre for Florence and Bologna, with crowded streets, lots of noise, but still with great arhitecture and attractive spots.

  • Bella Italia – Day 4

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    The forth day of our trip in Italy was the last one we would spend in Cinque Terre, so in the morning we headed towards Riomaggiore where we would spend the night. After we left our luggage, we took the train to visit Manarola. I fell in love with this lovely village, almost the same…