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The Resort Town of Grado, Italy~Everything you need to know
Isola del Sole…. That’s what the Italians call this charming little corner in the north part of the country. It means Island of the sun and it suits Grado perfectly. While it might not be a place you’ve ever heard of, Grado is actually a well known tourist destination for Italians and a popular beach vacation for the Austrians. When I was a child living in Italy, we came here often, to visit family, go out for lunch, or simply enjoy a day at the beach. Grado Pineta was our preferred spot, as it was free to enter, not as busy as the main beach, and it offered plenty of…
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Verona: Italy’s City of Love
Wow Verona! You really surprised me! Italy’s city of love had been on my to-see list for years but for one reason or another I kept skipping it. This year however, I had some serious encouragement from my teenage daughter to contend with. She had just finished reading Romeo and Juliet at school and was obsessing and eager to visit the setting of the most famous of love stories. I’m so happy we took the detour….it was totally worth it! A UNESCO World Heritage site Verona is a beautiful city, with an interesting historic and medieval centre. The area was actually designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Most…
