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A Beautiful Day Trip From Amsterdam to Giethoorn [Netherlands]

Jackie Gately Giethoorn, The Netherlands January 21, 2021January 29, 20212021, Europe 0 Comment

Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the North, is one of the best villages to visit when you’re in the Netherlands–especially as a day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn. You might simply like to relax and take in the scenery

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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, 2018February 26, 20212018, 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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Positively Positano: 48 Hours on the Amalfi Coast

Jackie Gately Italy, Positano November 19, 2017December 3, 20202017, 2018, Destinations, Europe 23 Comments
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My Brief Love Affair with Positano On my whirlwind 14-day tour of Italy, I’d scheduled only one night in Positano before scheduled to leave the Amalfi Coast for my family’s inland hometown of Ariano Irpino. Of course, that changed as

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Breakfast in Positano, Italy

Jackie Gately Italy, Positano September 21, 2017October 7, 20202017, Destinations, Europe 0 Comment

An Assortment of Goodness Delicious Breakfast Choices As I fill my dish with an assortment of delectables from the complimentary breakfast spread at Hotel Villa Gabrisa in Positano, Italy, it’s hard to choose what to take and what to leave behind. It

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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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