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Getting Around Puglia Without a Car

by sarahjaneirvine on July 4, 2023 9:24 pm on July 4, 2023

Most resources on Puglia paint a dismal picture of the region’s public transportation system, though renting a car brings its own set of difficulties. Puglia’s…

13 min read 169 views
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Venice’s San Polo District: The Rialto and Beyond

by sarahjaneirvine on May 19, 2023 2:49 pm on May 19, 2023

The pedestrian vortex around the Rialto Bridge is one of the best places to appreciate Venetians in motion. Locals move through the space differently than…

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Golfo Paradiso: Camogli & the Portofino Peninsula

by sarahjaneirvine on May 3, 2023 6:10 pm on May 3, 2023

Just down the Ligurian coast from Genoa, the aptly named Golfo Paradiso (Gulf of Paradise) offers a feast for the senses: bright turquoise water and…

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A Day Trip to Modena

by sarahjaneirvine on May 3, 2023 2:22 pm on May 3, 2023

There’s more to Modena than cars and churches, but Ferraris and the UNESCO-listed cathedral tend to dominate most first visits. They certainly did on our…

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Bologna: Architecture of the Red City

by sarahjaneirvine on April 24, 2023 4:28 pm on April 24, 2023

For those of us who tend to fixate on color, Bologna’s nickname of La Rossa  might feel slightly misleading. The city is predominantly orange, while “The Red”…

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Staying in Ischia's Castello Aragonese

by sarahjaneirvine on April 10, 2023 6:30 pm on April 10, 2023

Out on the furthest reaches of the Bay of Naples, a miniature island surges out of the sea. Ancient temples and olive groves mingle with a…

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2 Days on Ischia: Highlights of the Volcanic Island

by sarahjaneirvine on April 10, 2023 1:21 pm on April 10, 2023

Ancient Greeks associated the islands in the Bay of Naples with the Sirens. Today Ischia is famed more for the restorative powers of its volcanic…

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Cannaregio, Venice's Most Relaxing District

by sarahjaneirvine on April 6, 2023 8:23 pm on April 6, 2023

Threading through Venice’s dim alleys and unexpected dead ends requires an act of faith. Even for those who enjoy labyrinths, navigating the city can be demanding….

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Castello: Venice's Sestiere of Secrets

by sarahjaneirvine on March 29, 2023 1:30 pm on March 29, 2023

For most of its existence, Venice has been synonymous with secrecy, and no district embodies this better than Castello. Mysteries, illusions, and historic trickeries abound…

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