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ITALY ROAD TRIP: Your Italian Itinerary By a Local!

Clelia Mattana 18 August, 2018 BLOG, EMILIA ROMAGNA, ITALY, ROME, TRIPS IDEAS AND TIPS, TUSCANY, USEFUL GUIDES 28 Comments

Ah, Italy... my country, my pride, my love! Being Italian is truly a privilege, so let me transfer a bit of my knowledge to you, with some cool tips to have the best Italian trip experience of your life! Starting from Rome, my favorite city in the world, through the ...

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CINQUE TERRE GUIDE, DAY TRIPS & TOURS: What To Do And Where To Stay In One (Or More) days!

Clelia Mattana 15 August, 2018 EUROPE, ITALY, TRIPS IDEAS AND TIPS, USEFUL GUIDES Leave a Comment

TABLE OF CONTENTS Click to check the relevant chapter USEFUL INFO TO VISIT THE CINQUE TERRE Where are The Cinque Terre (Map) Why You should Visit Cinque Terre Are The Cinque Terre for anyone? Best Tours To Cinque Terre What to do and see in Cinque Terre How to Get ...

EUROPEAN DISHES: Food in Europe You HAVE to try! Plus My Rating As An Italian…

Clelia Mattana 31 July, 2018 BLOG, EUROPE, USEFUL GUIDES 4 Comments

IMPORTANT PREMISE TO THIS ARTICLE: -ABOUT ITALIANS & FOOD- Since I'm a very kind soul, I tried to avoid being too biased towards my favorite cuisine ever. Do I need to say which one it is? ITALIAN OF COURSE! Well excuse me, but I'm Italian and for us, the food is ...

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ROME IN ONE DAY: The Best Tours + Top Things to Do and See!

ROME IN A DAY: TOP THINGS TO DO AND SEE ON A TOUR There are many ways to explore Rome but a walking tour is highly recommended if you want to enjoy the top sights and discover the hidden gems when you visit the historic center (also my favorite city ...

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SARDINIA GUIDE: An Overview of Places You Must See and Things To Do!

SO…WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT SARDINIA? Sardinia is an amazing travel destination in Italy, perfect to soak up the sun, marvel at nature and enjoy some fancy fun. One of the best ways to discover all the beauties that this island has to offer is an on-the-road trip, even better, if …

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TOP 10 SARDINIA BEACHES & HOTELS: Cheap Holidays for 2018!

Clelia Mattana 27 May, 2018 BLOG, ITALY, SARDINIA, SARDINIA BLOG, USEFUL GUIDES 512 Comments

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SOUTH UK HOLIDAYS: Top 5 Must-See Places + Best Hotels in Southern England!

Clelia Mattana 12 May, 2018 BLOG, ENGLAND, EUROPE, USEFUL GUIDES 45 Comments

I still remember the day, it was late September 2007. I had just moved to the UK for my new crazy adventure as an Au Pair (at age 30!), as you can see it's never too late to start over again! I was hosted by a lovely Lady in a beautiful ...

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IBIZA SPAIN: Nine Best Beaches + Hotels To See In The Balearic Islands!

IBIZA IS NOT JUST A PARTY ISLAND! Check out these amazing beaches to relax and enjoy your time swimming and sunbathing in Ibiza, Spain For such a small island Ibiza sure packs a punch. With its beautiful historic towns, famous nightlife and stunning scenery, it never wants for visitors. In ...

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5 Reasons to Visit Sardinia in September-October

Clelia Mattana 3 April, 2018 BLOG, EUROPE, ITALY, SARDINIA, SARDINIA BLOG, USEFUL GUIDES 187 Comments

SARDINIA CHEAP HOLIDAYS? Yes, it is possible! Read the guide to discover how! Latest updated April 2018 WANT TO DISCOVER MORE OF ITALY? After reading this one, check out my in-depth article on the best ITALY ROAD TRIP : a marvelous itinerary starting in Rome and ending in the stunning Lake Como! ...

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TENERIFE CANARY ISLANDS: 5 Awesome Activities That Don't Include Hitting The Beach

THE BEAUTY IF THE CANARY ISLANDS There is more than just beaches & Surf in Tenerife you know? Amazing view from the central mountains of Tenerife Island at sunrise. Paradise at its best! The Canary Islands are renowned for being year-round-sun destinations, with beaches aplenty and welcoming resorts galore. Tenerife ...

SARDINIA PHOTOS: My 15 Favorite Instagram Pictures!

Clelia Mattana 14 September, 2016 BLOG, DESTINATIONS, ITALY, PHOTOGRAPHY, SARDINIA, SARDINIA BLOG 30 Comments

SARDINIA IS THE PLACE TO BE DURING SUMMER TIME! Directly from my Instagram account and taken mostly with my super ASUS Zenfone Zoom…Here’s why you should visit Sardinia and follow me on Instagram if you like! 🙂 PS: Since I’ve embedded the photos directly from Instagram, it might take …

Italy: Why My Country is Amazing (Plus Tips For a River Cruise!)

WHY ITALY IS SO AWESOME?! Disclaimer: I might be a bit biased in here, but I’m Italian, we are passionate people, and crazy ones too, judging from my collage of Italian gestures 🙂 In this destination guide, I want to talk about the country I love the most, my home country …

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Rome Off The Beaten Path: Top Places You Should See!

DISCOVER SOME TRUE GEMS IN ROME AND SURROUNDING AREAS! Read on, this post is for you! It doesn't matter how many countries and cities I've visited in these past four years of constant travels: Rome still remains my favorite city in the world! I lived there from 2004 until 2007, ...

Maremma Tuscany: 3 Fantastic Reasons To Visit Capalbio!

TUSCANY MAREMMA: THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN CAPALBIO If you are a curious and exigent tourist (just like me!), you probably have the constant need to travel through places full of attractions and at the same time needs to visit lovely towns unaltered over centuries; this aim requires attention …

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ALBANIA TRAVEL: Tour The Country Like the Albanian People!

IS ALBANIA TOURISM ON THE RISE? Albania is called as Squiperia by the Albanian people (You must know that one of my best friends from University - the lovely Suela- is Albanian). The capital, Tirana is the center for financial and industrial activities. Albania has a large number of ...

Most Underrated Countries You Need To Visit Right Away

Clelia Mattana 6 May, 2016 AFRICA, AMERICAS, ASIA, BLOG, EUROPE, TRIPS IDEAS AND TIPS 37 Comments

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO PIN IT! DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER COUNTRY TO ADD TO THIS LIST? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENT SECTION!

Best Things To Do In Rome and Surroundings Areas During Summer!

Clelia Mattana 26 April, 2016 BLOG, EUROPE, ITALY, ROME, USEFUL GUIDES 11 Comments

ROME: The Best City In The World And during Summer is even better! I'm Italian and no matter where I go..Rome still remains the most incredible city I've ever seen (and, luckily for me, lived in). As an Italian myself, I can tell you firsthand how fantastic the country’s ...

Spain: Madrid Top 10 Things To Do In The Capital!

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF MADRID THINGS TO DO, HOTELS IN MADRID AND DAY TOURS FROM THE CAPITAL OF SPAIN! Spain: In a country full of beaches and practically surrounded by water on its four sides, its capital of Madrid has no sea and no beach at less than 350 kilometers. ...

Fairy Tale Turkey In 1 Week: 8 Places To See & Things To Do!

Clelia Mattana 27 February, 2016 BLOG, EUROPE, TURKEY, USEFUL GUIDES 40 Comments

ONE WEEK IN TURKEY A year ago, Turkey was hardly on my mind and I had not really considered visiting. I had no particular reasons for that – I simply didn’t know much about it and I had not bothered researching about its attractions. Except for a picture I discovered ...

UK By Car: Top 3 Road Trips Through England, Scotland and Wales!

READY FOR A MEMORABLE ROAD TRIP IN THE UK? Follow these tips! There are loads of ways you can enjoy traveling around - be it hiking, biking, jet skiing, cruising, or one of the many many other alternatives. However, one amazing way, underrated and too often neglected, is by car. ...

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