July 8, 2022
24 Hours in Venice
Venice Top Sightseeing List With only 24 hours in Venice, I wanted to see the gondoliers, magnificent architecture and explore some of its 118 islands, 400 bridges and…
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December 18, 2018
Top 15 Things to Do in Rome
Top Things to do in Rome A stroll in Rome will take you through 2,750 years of history. Walking the cobblestoned streets of one of the most ancient…
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September 19, 2017
Best Places to Go in Puglia
If you are a sun seeker, love beaches and hundreds of miles of coastline with crystal blue-green waters, it’s time to visit Puglia. Located in southern Italy, the…
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September 18, 2017
7 Reasons to Go to Matera, Italy
Matera is fast-becoming one of the top villages to visit in Italy, if not Europe. Because of its incredible beauty, many movies have been filmed here, like…
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May 4, 2017
Top 5 Girlfriend Getaways
Top Getaways for Girlfriends Having been on many amazing trips with girlfriends. We wanted to share some of our top girlfriend getaways and a few tips along the way…
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February 20, 2017
Sign Up to Go! Women’s Southern Italy Epicurean Adventure – October 2017
Sign Up! Women’s Southern Italy Epicurean Adventure Dates: October 22-31, 2017 Price: From $6,695 Join this trip to Italy! Located on the “heel of the boot” Puglia is famous…
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December 30, 2016
Best of 2016: Top 12 Places to Visit in Europe
Top Europe Destinations Sharing the Best of 2016! Here are the top Europe destinations to visit. If you make it to these places you've just scratched the surface…
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July 15, 2016
Best Places to Visit in Greece
Best Places to visit in Greece After a two-week holiday in Greece, we have visited its alluring islands, the jaw-dropping cliffs of Meteora, and Athens, one of the…
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July 15, 2016
Favorite Things to Do in Athens
Favorite Things to do in Athens Why Visit Athens? It’s the cradle of Western Civilization, and one of the oldest cities in the world dating back to 3,000…
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July 8, 2015
Top Attractions in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco, the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican City. Nestled on the Riviera, to the south of the French Maritime Alps, this fairytale principality is home…
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July 7, 2015
“Top 15” Things to Do in Florence
Florence is filled with culture and art, and considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Called the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, the entire historic…
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July 7, 2015
Reasons to Visit Sardinia Now
Top Sardinia Destinations Sardinia surprised us! The second largest Italian island is one of the best kept secrets. We had no idea there was so much natural beauty…
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July 6, 2015
Best of Naples & the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast One of the most scenic drives in the world is along the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy! From Punta Campanella to Salerno, you’ll find breathtaking…
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September 9, 2013
East Meets West in Istanbul
by Karissa Stone, Travel Writer Istanbul is not just a city… but a legendary capital where two of the worlds greatest empires literally collide, or better yet, where…
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January 13, 2013
Zafferano Glass Art–Murano’s Finest!
Zafferano Glass Art -- A Family Tradition Venetian Zafferano glass art is a tradition that has lasted for over hundreds of years. In the 1970's on Murano, an island near Venice, Federico…
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October 9, 2012
The Best of Piemonte
Alps & Beyond, created a customized, unforgettable trip to show us the best in Piemonte. The owner and our guide, Anna Bezzola, introduced us to this region's rich…
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October 9, 2012
Hiking the Dolomites
A hike in the Alps Dolomites Italy We just returned from an INCREDIBLE hiking experience in the Dolomiti, the Northeastern Alps of Italy. Alps and Beyond, provided a…
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October 8, 2012
Trieste – Italy with a Twist!
An Trieste Italy Getaway Planning an adventure to Italy? Make sure that you check out this Italian gem! About Trieste Italy! In the Northeastern corner of Italy, Trieste…
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October 1, 2012
SAM Elles Jubilation Series #1: Freya Stark
Global Adventuress is a Community Partner with the Seattle Art Museum, Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris a landmark exhibition of more than 130 works of art…
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October 1, 2012
Asolo, The Pearl of Veneto
"If you get simple beauty and naught else, you get the best God invents." Robert Browning The enchanting medieval town of Asolo is known as the pearl of the…
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September 30, 2012
Marussi’s Magic at Al Bagatto
As we stepped into Roberto Marussi's Al Bagatto Restaurant, www.albagatto.it , we thought we had left outside the famous Trieste "bora", a strong wind that blows through the city. But…
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September 29, 2012
Venissa – a Culinary Detour from Venice
A scenic 15 minute water taxi ride delivered us to Venissa's doorstep, where we were about to have one of the #1 culinary delights of our lives! Our…
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September 29, 2012
Regata Storica – Venezia 2012
Every first Sunday in September, the spectacular Regata Storica parades down the Grand Canal, the main waterway in Venice. The Regata Storica is one of the great Italian traditions that has…
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September 23, 2012
A Slice of Venetian Heaven – Hotel Danieli
The Venetian Hotel Danieli is a slice of Venetian heaven with its beautiful historical architecture, elegant furnishings, impeccable service, and ideal location. When you enter the sumptuous lobby…
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