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Fall in the Middle Ages: the Venzone Pumpkin Festival

October 30, 2019

The Venzone Pumpkin Festival is the best place to spend a crisp October weekend in Italy!

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Weekend getaway sneaky spot: Cagliari! Only been

Weekend getaway sneaky spot: Cagliari!

Only been here about 24 hours and already wondering how I haven’t been before!!

Cagliari has gorgeous streets, great food and a perfect island pace! Only just arrived and already in love with this place. More Sardinian fun to come!
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Now that I’m back to normal life, It’s time fo

Now that I’m back to normal life, It’s time for a new guide! I’m sharing my day trip guide to Parma, Italy on TeaspoonofNose.com, and it has everything you want:
- Which free attraction is seriously underrated
- The best place to see parmigiano-reggiano get made
- What to order at the local trattoria
- Which museums are really worth your time
and more! Grab it all on the blog today - link in my bio!
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2 days in Florence isn’t nearly enough, but here

2 days in Florence isn’t nearly enough, but here are a few tips to maximize your time!
- Be smart about your museums. Did you just come from the Vatican Museum yesterday? Skip the Uffizi! Craving some green space? Head to the Boboli Gardens!
- Stop at a wine window! It’s a small but unique experience. Originally created during plague times to minimize contact, a few were reopened during the p*nd*mic for the same reasons!
- Pick easy lunches! There are TONS of great panini options. You can find my favorites on my @thatch.travel guide!
- Florence is smack in the heart of Tuscany, meaning you can take a fantastic dreamy day trip into the countryside so easily! Wine tasting, Vespa riding, or just taking a joyride through the countryside is a great way to spend an afternoon!

Want more Italy tips? Check out my guides on Thatch for more!
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Doing Florence in two days feels more doable than

Doing Florence in two days feels more doable than Rome!

It’s small and more walkable, so you can see the major sites without spending hours trekking around!

That being said, this isn’t NEARLY everything you should do in Florence. A few more I’d recommend:

- Pitti Palace: basic on the outside but has stunning interiors
- Boboli Gardens: great for a chance to slow down and soak up some green space in the midst of a city-heavy trip
- Duomo: the Duomo combo ticket also includes the bell tower, the archaeological site under the church, the museum about its construction, and the baptistry. The baptistry has a better ceiling than the Duomo IMO! (Unfortunately it’s currently being restored and not visible.)
- Wine window walk: while there’s one that’s been reopened - location soon, promise - you can spend a fun hour exploring the neighborhood full of the old wine windows built into the walls!

Follow me for more tips on travel in Italy!
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So much to see, so little time! Two days in Rome

So much to see, so little time!

Two days in Rome looks like:
- Strolling through the Roman Forum
- Afternoon glow on the Colosseum
- Staying in Trastevere, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city
- Eating classic Roman pastas like amatriciana, carbonara, and coda alla vaccinara
- Staring at the ceiling in St. Peter’s Basilica
- Trying to decide if we like Roman- or Napoletana- style pizza better

Not pictured: walking 10+ miles a day!
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A few more tips: In 2 days, you barely scratch t

A few more tips:

In 2 days, you barely scratch the surface of all the wonder Rome has to offer.

BUT if 48 hours is all you have, here’s how to do it:

Book your tickets to the majors in advance. Seriously, months in advance if possible. Take care of it at the same time as flights and hotels to get the timed entry that works for you!

Eating good food is totally possible, even when you’re in a hurry! Make reservations when you can, or have a list of a few good options in the same neighborhood to try and get in without a booking.

Best case scenario? Ask me to help you plan the perfect Italian getaway! DM me for more details on how I can help!

Follow me for more tips on planning your dream Italian trip!
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Day two is all about Venice! Some of the classic

Day two is all about Venice!

Some of the classics:
- Basilica San Marco
- Rialto fish market
- Watching the gondolas

Mixed in with a few unique spots:
- Visiting an sunken crypt
- Watching a Venetian mask artist at work
- Getting a rooftop view of the city

Doing all this and more is totally doable in a day. If you want more Venice tips, check out my Venice guides on @thatch.travel!
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WHIRLWIND ITALY TRIP, DAY ONE I usually tell peop

WHIRLWIND ITALY TRIP, DAY ONE

I usually tell people to make the first day flex a day. Your jet lagged, you may be recovering from delayed flights or lost luggage. Plan to do something fun but nothing needing pre-booking!

Today that meant exploring a small town, starting strong with pizza, pasta, and gelato, and meeting the local wildlife!
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International Women’s Day, but make it Italian!

International Women’s Day, but make it Italian!

The official flower of Women’s Day in Italy is the mimosa. It’s a tiny yellow flower that everyone gives to all the important women in their lives! (Same plant family as the American mimosa plant, but different type.)

Like every celebration, Women’s day in Italy has a specific dessert: torta della mimosa! It’s a sponge cake with a layer of cream in the middle, and it’s DIVINE.

Happy Women’s Day, loves!
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That feeling when you walk out of the metro statio

That feeling when you walk out of the metro station straight into Roman ruins!

Sofia’s downtown metro station sits right in the middle of the ancient Roman city, called Serdika. The archaeology site is free and open to the public. Some weekends they set up artist fairs, so it’s always worth a walk through!

📍Sofia, Bulgaria
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Ciao y’all! I’m Emma, the voice behind everyth

Ciao y’all! I’m Emma, the voice behind everything you see here!
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I’m an American living in small town Italy, trying to soak up all the goodness [and, let’s be real, complicated-ness] of living in a foreign language!
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A few things to know about me:
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If I can only do ONE thing when I travel, it’s eat the local food! I’m equally likely to hunt down the best street food as Michelin spots, as long as it’s tasty! If you want restaurant recs, I’m your girl.
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I’m a history nerd, but I like learning on the fly! I always want to come home knowing more about the place than when I arrived. Walking tours are my favorite way to get a feel for the history of a place, especially on the first day - guides always know the best places to eat and see that the internet won’t always tell you!
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I’m not the type of traveler with a bucket list. I want to go EVERYWHERE, and the places I’ve already been, I want to go back. I believe there’s always something more to see or experience!
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What about you? What do you prioritize in your travel?? Let’s talk!
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Why yes, that is a stand selling underwear next to

Why yes, that is a stand selling underwear next to a produce stand…

Just one of my many favorite things about Sacile’s market!
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Three Bulgarian foods you need in your life right

Three Bulgarian foods you need in your life right now:
- Mekitsa is Bulgarian funnel cake and a typical breakfast choice! They’re usually fried right in front of you and so absurdly delicious
- Lyutenitzais is made of tomatoes, peppers, and garlic. It’s typically slow cooked and jarred every summer, and every Bulgarian family has their own recipe! It’s delicious as an appetizer typically served on bread.
- Rakia is the national liquor, but don’t let the comparisons to schnapps fool you: this stuff doesn’t mess around. Bulgarians typically have it as an apertivo to start the meal!

For more Bulgarian classics and the best restaurants in Sofia to try them, check out the latest on Teaspoon of Nose!
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Quiet Monday mornings. . . . . . . . #sacile #vis

Quiet Monday mornings.
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I'm all about finding the quirky random spots in a

I'm all about finding the quirky random spots in a city!
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Sure, Venice's San Marco Basilica is a must-see. But what about Venice's sunken crypt? Or an old-style canal bridge, without walls?
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This particular one is the narrowest street in Venice! There's no particular story about its history, but if you're in the neighborhood, go see it and wonder if anyone actually uses it to get around.
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Want more off-the-beaten-path spots in Venice? I've got a guide full of them over on @thatch.travel - grab it for your trip!
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Spent the day exploring Udine! One of the bigger c

Spent the day exploring Udine! One of the bigger cities in Friuli Venezia Giulia, it’s perfect for a day trip year round, and pretty much undiscovered by tourists!
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Sofia is SUCH a sleeper destination!!

Bulgaria’s capital makes for a fantastic weekend getaway. There’s amazing food, fascinating history, and beautiful buildings all within easy walking distance.

For more what you should see and do in Sofia, check out my travel guides! I have a full write up on TeaspoonofNose.com, or an interactive guide on @thatch.travel!
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Let’s do small town Italian Carnevale! While V

Let’s do small town Italian Carnevale!

While Venice does Carnevale in traditional, old school theatrical costumes, the rest of Italy does it a little like American halloween!

Street parades put on massive floats, but the best part is they’re pulled by tractors with massive speaker systems attached! Its the funniest mix of old and new Italy I’ve seen yet.

Sacile’s Carnevale parade goes right past my balcony, so you know I was out there soaking up every minute. I may have been the victim of a confetti bomb or two

Happy small town Carnevale, everyone!
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This gorgeous monastery is unlike anything I’ve

This gorgeous monastery is unlike anything I’ve ever seen!

The Rila Monastery is one of the most popular day trips from Sofia for good reason. The colors are gorgeous year round, but especially when covered snow.

Add it to your bucket list!
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Happy birthday to the furriest boy in town! Wedge

Happy birthday to the furriest boy in town! Wedge turns six today, so we celebrated with a big walk and plenty of treats.

He’s now asleep on the couch. So, you know, celebrating in style.
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