Hills of florence
Already in the XIV century, a large number of "rich villas, towers, courtyards and gardens" in the vicinity of Florence made a strong impression on travelers, according to Giovanni Villani,…

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Budget coffee tour: a list of the best coffee houses in Italy
For residents of Italy, coffee is not just a drink, but an integral part of everyday life. Tourists also do not miss the opportunity to have a cup of excellent…

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Other Italy
"Ladies and gentlemen! Our plane landed at the airport of Trieste. We are glad to welcome you in Italy," - says a nice male baritone. Out of Moscow habit, we…

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Tomato fantasies. With stale bread in Tuscany

Residents of Italian Tuscany like to tell foreigners with mock humility that their cuisine is “poor” (cucina povera). However, they also know how to turn simple rural food into a restaurant hit.

Among the dishes traditional for the regional cuisine there are also tomato puree under the sonorous name of Pappa al pomodoro. In principle, nothing complicated, try to repeat in your kitchen. Continue reading

7 hotels where you can meet the president

Heads of state, like mere mortals, sometimes sleep. True, they usually do this in personal residences or in luxury hotels. It is difficult for an ordinary tourist to get into the residence, but there is always a chance to reserve a hotel room and accidentally run into breakfast with the president, prime minister or chancellor. We will talk about 7 hotels where you can sometimes meet presidents from around the world. Continue reading

The best overseas hotels where President Putin has stayed

Due to constant business visits, Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly stops at various hotels around the world, but it’s not often seen in the press about where the head of our state spent the night. We decided to satisfy the curiosity of readers and open the veil of secrecy over the personal life of the country’s leader. Any traveler can book a room in the “Putin Hotel” and see for himself what conditions the president had to live in. Continue reading

Folgaria - comfortable for beginners and interesting for professionals
In the southeast of Trentino is Folgaria - the land of quiet villages and interesting trails, the best place for those who decide to relax with their whole family. The…

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Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo - extensive ski area
Many skiers and snowboarders have already appreciated a variety of well-groomed slopes around Madonna di Campiglio - a luxury resort where the richest and most famous people of the world…

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Tometta from La Thuile
A small chocolate factory with the same name Chocolat (Fraz. Entreves, 2 - La Thuile) is easy to find without a navigator - you still feel the sweet aroma at…

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