Italy Archives - https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/tag/italy/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:24:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 What to pack for Italy: A guide for American travellers https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/what-to-pack-for-italy-a-guide-for-american-travellers/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/what-to-pack-for-italy-a-guide-for-american-travellers/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:24:58 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14558 Italy is one of those bucket list destinations, offering everything from iconic cities and charming villages to stunning coastlines and rolling countryside. If you’re not sure what to pack, here’s a quick guide to help you prepare. Understanding the Italian climate Italy’s climate varies significantly from north to south and...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/what-to-pack-for-italy-a-guide-for-american-travellers/feed/ 0 48 Hours in Florence, Italy – Must See Sights + Top Tips https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-florence-italy-must-see-sights-top-tips/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-florence-italy-must-see-sights-top-tips/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:54:39 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14137 Florence, nestled in the heart of Italy’s picturesque Tuscany region, needs no real introduction. It is a city that beckons travellers with its unique blend of art, boasting some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, history, and natural beauty. Renowned...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-florence-italy-must-see-sights-top-tips/feed/ 1 10 Books set in Siena, Italy https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:05:30 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14000 Explore the allure of Siena for yourself before traversing its winding pathways firsthand. Delve into a realm of ancient piazzas, meandering streets, and the sprawling vineyards of Tuscany. Immerse yourself in the medieval essence of this renowned city. Discover the treasures of one of Tuscany’s most famed destinations without leaving...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/feed/ 2 48 Hours in Siena, Italy – Must See Sights + Top Tips https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-siena-tuscany-italy/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-siena-tuscany-italy/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:01:55 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13973 The captivating city of Siena, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, is a medieval masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It beckons you with its exquisite architecture and vibrant culture. During a visit here, you can traverse the historic centre’s charming streets, marvel at the iconic Piazza del...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/48-hours-in-siena-tuscany-italy/feed/ 4 La Mormoraia, Tuscany: Where to Experience the Perfect Romantic Getaway https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/la-mormoraia-tuscany-agriturismo/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/la-mormoraia-tuscany-agriturismo/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:29:34 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13044 When you think about a romantic weekend in Tuscany, what images come to mind? For me, I envisaged sweeping vineyards as far as the eyes could see. I wanted to be encased in olive trees and hear the birds tweet as the sun sets over the cypress tree line. I...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/la-mormoraia-tuscany-agriturismo/feed/ 3 5 Top Holiday Suggestions Inspired by our Love of Literature https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-top-holiday-suggestions-inspired-by-our-love-of-literature/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-top-holiday-suggestions-inspired-by-our-love-of-literature/#respond Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13029 Have you ever wished you could pack your bags and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters? Wanted to go on an adventure that would see you travel to some of the most enchanting literary destinations in the world? Does your love of literature cause you to constantly dream...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-top-holiday-suggestions-inspired-by-our-love-of-literature/feed/ 0 Top Literary Adventures Based on Water For You To Try Yourself https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-literary-adventures-to-try-yourself/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-literary-adventures-to-try-yourself/#respond Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:54:49 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13016 Spending some quality time on the water is a dream for many, and that very idea inspired some famous books and movies. Whether they’re fiction or based on real events, we can’t help but feel like we’re in the action when we see characters floating down a river. If you...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-literary-adventures-to-try-yourself/feed/ 0 Review: Borges in Sicily by Alejandro Luque https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-borges-in-sicily-by-alejandro-luque/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-borges-in-sicily-by-alejandro-luque/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:54:35 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=12118 Borges or I should say, Jorge Luis Borges, was predominately a poet and short-essay writer from Argentina. Awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature posthumously, Borges was highly influential to 20th century Latin American Literature due to his stories that, in part, were laden with philosophical meanings.  What is possibly even...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-borges-in-sicily-by-alejandro-luque/feed/ 0 Review: Hemingway in Italy by Richard Owen https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-hemingway-in-italy-by-richard-owen/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-hemingway-in-italy-by-richard-owen/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:08:39 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=12049 “It was northern Italy which gave him his first taste of freedom, of passion, of companionship under fire, perhaps too of the liberty from the Protestant constrictions of the American heartland in which he had grown up.” (Page 7) When people think of the great writer, how do they picture...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-hemingway-in-italy-by-richard-owen/feed/ 4 Review: Dreaming of Verona by T.A. Williams https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-dreaming-of-verona-by-t-a-williams/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-dreaming-of-verona-by-t-a-williams/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=11783 What did Suzie say to Alexandra to cause her to throw prosecco over her in front of a full restaurant? Before being introduced to the two main characters of this novel, you can’t help but be drawn in by the prologue. Intrigued by who these two individuals are and what...

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