Italy Archives - MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Explore new places and savor new tastes Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:37:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-560-32x32.png Italy Archives - MORE TIME TO TRAVEL 32 32 62211047 Diano Marina: A Charming and Unpretentious Beach Town in Italy https://www.moretimetotravel.com/diano-marina-a-charming-and-unpretentious-coastal-beach-town-in-italy/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/diano-marina-a-charming-and-unpretentious-coastal-beach-town-in-italy/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:59:46 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=42477 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Promenade at Diano MarinaDiano Marina is a small, unpretentious beach town on the Italian Riviera in Liguria where seasonal visitors can enjoy simple pleasures.

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Umarells in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna.Bologna (in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy) is the epicenter of the umarell phenomenon because it was here that Danilo Masotti, a writer, blogger, and communications expert, literally wrote the book on and coined the term umarell in 2005.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/meet-the-umarell-italys-quirky-construction-site-watchdogs/feed/ 0 42223 Brisighella: Forget the Spa and Start Pumping…Olive Oil? https://www.moretimetotravel.com/brisighella-forget-spa-start-pumping-olive-oil/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/brisighella-forget-spa-start-pumping-olive-oil/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:56:15 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=4578 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Exterior of The Donkey Road in BrisighellaFor nearly 50 years, people have been drawn to the spa at Terme di Brisighella in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/brisighella-forget-spa-start-pumping-olive-oil/feed/ 6 4578 Guide to the Emilia Romagna Region: What To See, Do and EAT https://www.moretimetotravel.com/guide-to-the-emilia-romagna-region-what-to-see-do-and-eat/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/guide-to-the-emilia-romagna-region-what-to-see-do-and-eat/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:33:25 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=41669 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

One of the castles of Emilia Romagna (credit Adobe stock)Emilia Romagna is an unbeatable destination. This guide to the Emilia Romagna region offers tips on what to see, do, and eat during your visit.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/guide-to-the-emilia-romagna-region-what-to-see-do-and-eat/feed/ 0 41669 Ferrari Movie: A ‘Made in Italy” Biopic Showcases the Motor Valley   https://www.moretimetotravel.com/ferrari-movie-a-made-in-italy-biopic-showcases-the-motor-valley/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/ferrari-movie-a-made-in-italy-biopic-showcases-the-motor-valley/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:08:00 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=41295 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Red Ferrari 575 M Maranello sports carI’m not a fan of fast cars but the new Ferrari movie, released on Christmas Day 2023, had my heart racing. 

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Monteprandone, ItalyThere are seven new "most beautiful villages in Italy," just added to the list of 361 villages with this prestigious designation.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/most-beautiful-villages-in-italy-grow-in-number/feed/ 0 40038 Pinsa: A Modern Revival of An Old Roman Culinary Tradition https://www.moretimetotravel.com/pinsa-a-modern-revival-of-an-old-roman-culinary-tradition/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/pinsa-a-modern-revival-of-an-old-roman-culinary-tradition/#respond Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:31:46 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=39908 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Pinsa, Adobe stock photoPinsa is a Roman flatbread with a light, airy crust that is often topped off with many of the same toppings you would find on pizza.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/pinsa-a-modern-revival-of-an-old-roman-culinary-tradition/feed/ 0 39908 Pieve di Cento: A Small Italian Town Worth the Detour https://www.moretimetotravel.com/pieve-di-cento-a-small-italian-town-worth-the-detour/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/pieve-di-cento-a-small-italian-town-worth-the-detour/#respond Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:17:22 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=39865 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Inside the theater in Pieve di CentroThe charming medieval town of Pieve di Cento is located about 18 miles (about one-half hour by car) from the historic center of Bologna,

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Best Food Cities in Italy: Fork with Italian ribbonChoosing the best food cities in Italy really depends on where you are and what you like to eat! Here are some iconic foods to consider.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/10-best-food-cities-in-italy-where-to-eat-what/feed/ 2 39800 An Insider’s Guide to the Ancient Shops of Bologna https://www.moretimetotravel.com/an-insiders-guide-to-the-ancient-shops-of-bologna/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/an-insiders-guide-to-the-ancient-shops-of-bologna/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:45:50 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=21273 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

The ancient shops of BolognaIn Bologna's well-preserved historic center, many ancient shops of Bologna have tales to tell about the people and culture of the city.

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]]> https://www.moretimetotravel.com/an-insiders-guide-to-the-ancient-shops-of-bologna/feed/ 15 21273 The Italian Riviera: 6 Ligurian Hill Towns Worth Visiting  https://www.moretimetotravel.com/the-italian-riviera-6-ligurian-hill-towns-worth-visiting/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/the-italian-riviera-6-ligurian-hill-towns-worth-visiting/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:38:45 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=39437 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Dolceacqua, one of the Ligurian hill townsThese six Ligurian hill towns are too beautiful to pass up; they offer an immersion in the region's history and culture.

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Tipping in Italy: Suggestions, photo of restaurant billhe rules for tipping in Italy are somewhat murky—which also tends to be the case with tipping in other places around the world. The tradition of tipping dates back to 16th century England but the custom still remains ambiguous hundreds of years later. We’ve traveled to Italy many times and are always uncertain about the...

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Wine Tasting in ItalyWine tasting in Italy is one of the cultural allures of the Bel Paese that drives so many tourists to the country. Each region offers different wines, landscapes, foods, and other historical and cultural attractions.

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I Veroni Vineyard in Chianti RufinaChianti Rufina is the smallest, but perhaps most prestigious, of the seven DOCG wine subzones in the Chianti wine region in Tuscany.

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