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Venice: Canals and Islands
Our first day in Venice had been spent on foot, exploring the narrow streets and delightful piazzas on the land. We wanted our second day to be completely different and so we took…
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There’s More to Bologna than Bolognese
In the end it wasn’t too hard to drag ourselves away from the beauty of the Ligurian coast because the rain came. Storm after storm pushed through and ponds started to appear around…
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Touring the Marble Quarries at Fantiscritti, Carrara, Italy
Everywhere we have been in this part of Liguria, we have been able to see the spectacular Apuan Alps in the distance, their bare stone rising up in jagged splendour behind the green…
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The Allure of Cinque Terre
For a long time, the name Cinque Terre has conjured up romantic images in my mind of a timeless Italian coastline. And I am not alone – it is often featured in magazines,…
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Remembering Loved Ones in Beautiful Liguria
It was magical standing on deck as the port and town of Genoa came into view: the sun just peeked through the clouds to cast an enchanting glow on the pastel coloured buildings…
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GNV Ferry Barcelona to Genoa: Review
It was quite an experience getting the ferry from Barcelona to Genoa. Firstly, there was very little information online about what time to arrive, where to go etc. Then when we got to…
