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6 Retirement Bucket List Ideas for Travel You’ll Love to Dream About

Jackie Gately -> Trip Planning, Egypt, Sicily May 2, 2022May 3, 20222022, Empty-Nesting 0 Comment

These retirement bucket list ideas will have you dreaming about the life you have ahead of you once you stop working. Below, you’ll discover some incredible destinations to explore in your retirement years. The hardest question will be, which one

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2021 Dolomites Itinerary: Best Things to See & Do in The Italian Alps

Jackie Gately 2021, Dolomites (Italian Alps), Italy June 1, 2021June 17, 20212021 0 Comment

Plan your Dolomites itinerary knowing there is a lot to see and do in the gorgeous Italian Alps. To make it easier for you, we’ve highlighted the top Dolomites attractions and other important trip planning information you’ll need to consider.

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Rome for Foodies: What Are the 25 Best Food Experiences in Rome, Italy?

Jackie Gately -> Trip Planning, Italy, Rome March 10, 2021March 15, 20222021, Food & Wine 18 Comments

You’ll find some of the best food in Italy—but the food is especially delicious in Rome. Here, you’ll discover ancient Roman cuisine, delectable pastas, sweet pastry, and more. The challenge in Rome for foodies will be to select from all

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Spending Less Than A Day in Siena Italy: The Absolute “Must See” Attractions

Jackie Gately -> Trip Planning, Italy, Siena February 26, 2021March 5, 20212021, Travel Planning 0 Comment

A day in Siena Italy is time well-spent. You’ll find a lot to love about this charming, medieval walled-hill city that’s bursting with personality. But even if you don’t have a full day to spare in your Italian itinerary, you

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Why You’ll Never Forget the 14 Soaring San Gimignano Towers of Tuscany

Jackie Gately -> Trip Planning, Italy, San Gimignano February 11, 2021March 9, 20212021, Travel Planning 0 Comment

It’s hard to miss the San Gimignano towers along the Tuscan skyline near Siena, Italy. More fascinating than the medieval skyscrapers themselves, is the story of how they came to be. In its heyday, San Gimignano Italy had as many

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Monteriggioni Italy: Step Back in Time at This Medieval Fortress Near Siena

Jackie Gately Italy, Monteriggioni, Uncategorized February 3, 2021March 10, 20212021, Travel Planning 0 Comment

Your visit to Monteriggioni Italy will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Here’ you’ll find one of best preserved examples of a medieval village in all of Italy. Better yet, this Tuscan castle is just 12 miles

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Where to Find Tuscan Comfort Food in Fiesole: Il Fiesolano Ristorante

Jackie Gately Fiesole, Florence, Italy August 2, 2018October 7, 20202018, Europe, Food & Wine 14 Comments

After exploring the Tuscan hill town of Fiesole on foot then catching the best sunset over Florence, my friend Mary and I had worked up an appetite. We headed back down Via San Francesco in search of Tuscan comfort food in Fiesole.

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The Best Place to See the Sunset Over Florence [Fiesole Italy]

Jackie Gately Fiesole, Florence, Italy July 24, 2018January 5, 20212018, Destinations, Europe 29 Comments
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Exploring the Tuscan Hill Town of Fiesole Nestled in the gentle curve between two mountains high above Florence, Italy, you’ll find Fiesole. Favored by aristocrats and wealthy Florentines for its summer breezes and stunning views, it lies across the Arno

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A Pilgrimage to Bramasole in Cortona Italy

Jackie Gately Cortona, Italy March 5, 2018May 6, 20222018, Destinations, Europe 64 Comments
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During 14-days in Italy, I visited cultural gems including Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Positano, Fiesole, and even my heritage hometown in Campania. But Cortona was  a pilgrimage because it’s the inspiration behind the book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun.”

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24 Hours in Venice Italy During “Carnevale”

Jackie Gately Italy, Venice February 19, 2018October 7, 20202018, Destinations, Europe 28 Comments
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Visiting Venice Italy During Carnevale We loved the romantic gondolas navigating the Grand Canal and the baroque architecture of Venice, Italy. But because our trip coincided with Carnevale di Venezia, the costumes were definitely the main attraction. Even though the February weather

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Jackie Gately Luxury Travel Blogger at Enjoy Travel LifeI’m Jackie Gately, an empty-nester from Boston Massachusetts and the founder of Enjoy Travel Life.  I’d love to help you discover dream destinations and learn to live your best empty-nesting life. If I can do it, so can you! Learn more about me and my blog here.

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