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The Tourist - One of the Best Films Set In Italy

Top 10 Best Films Set In Italy

If you’re craving an Italian escape but you can’t hop on a plane, open a bottle of wine and allow yourself to be transported to Italy from the comfort of your living room with our list of the 10 best films set in Italy – plus several honorable mentions.

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21 Best Province Of Florence Wineries: Local Winery Guide

My local Italian friends who live in Tuscany let me in on a little secret. While busloads of tourists are hauled to Montepulciano and Pisa every day to visit big glittering commercial wineries that are specifically designed for tourists, they completely ignore some of the best local wineries that are just a stone’s throw from downtown Florence.

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Best Resorts In Sardinia

25 Best Resorts In Sardinia Italy: Your Ultimate Hotel Guide (2024)

Whether you’re planning your honeymoon, one of your many fabulous luxury holidays, or simply looking for the best family resort to make memories with your loved ones – this guide to some of the best resorts and hotels on the island of Sardinia will help you find the perfect place with the best beaches, country resorts and airport hotels to make your Sardinian vacation absolutely perfect!

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Villa In Italy In October

Italy In October – The Best Month To Visit In 2024

Whether you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit Italy or maybe you’d like to learn if spending time in Italy in October is a good idea, this travel guide will explain why October is the perfect month for your Italian holiday.

In this complete guide to Italy in October we will discuss why fall in Italy is a great time to visit due to fewer tourists, pleasant weather, and affordable prices.

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Three pilots in an airport with a plane taking off from the runway visible out of the window behind them they are each pulling a roller bag and two if them are talking on the phone they are wearing pilot uniforms and hats.

21 Best Pilot Luggage: Top Bags Pilots And Flight Crew Use

As the son of a father who has been a private pilot for nearly 50 years, I can tell you, from personal experience, that no one holds the secret to the best pilot luggage better than pilots themselves.

The typical commercial pilot, as well as private pilots, knows that the best flight bags are made of high-quality material, are lightweight, and are a compact size with enough extra space for a change of clothes, flight documents, or anything else that a good pilot might need to pack for a trip.

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Cantina A. Martinelli 1860 The Best Winery In Trentino Alto Adige

The Best Wineries In Trentino Alto Adige: Your Top Wine Guide

Several years ago, when I moved to the Region of Veneto in Northeastern Italy, near Venice, I soon discovered one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Just a one-hour drive up into the Italian Dolomiti mountains is the little-known region of Trentino Alto Adige. This hidden region of Italy has countless apple orchards and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Some of the best wines come from this part of Italy. Recently I discovered, what I believe to be, one of the Best Wineries In Trentino Alto Adige.

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Sofia Loren, Monica Belucci, Robert De Niro, Diane Lane, Audry Hepburn, Russel Crowe, Julia Roberts and Marlon Brando in some of the best American Italian movies of all time

45 Best American Italian Movies: Top Italian-American Films

Are you looking for the best American Italian Movies?   You’re in luck.  As an American who moved to Italy and who has always loved great movies, I will share some of the greatest Italian films and TV shows made by American/Italian filmmakers.   Together we will cover the best movies set in gorgeous locations in Italy like Rome, Venice, Sicily, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast.  In the United States, we will explore films shot in iconic locations like New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Chicago.

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lemon trees in pots

Best Fertilizer For Healthy Lemon Trees: What When & How

Are you looking for the best fertilizer for lemon trees?  
Did you know you can use the same fertilizer for orange trees, lime trees, and lemon trees?  
Furthermore, did you know that you may also use the same fertilizer you feed your lemon tree to feed your avocado tree?
Everything you need to know about caring for and fertilizing your lemon trees can be found here.

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Fox Farm Organic Citrus Tree Fertilizer

Best Citrus Tree Fertilizer: What When And How To Use It

Caring for citrus trees is quite easy. Did you know that you can use the same fertilizer for avocados as for citrus?

In this article, I will share with you everything it takes to grow a healthy citrus tree from the best citrus tree fertilizer, ensure proper soil health, and how to manage pest control organically.

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The Pink Sand Beach Sardinia Italy

The Beautiful Pink Sand Beach Sardinia Italy

There are many famous beaches in the world, but less than 20 of them are “pink sand” beaches.   

Of those pink beaches, only one is in Italy.
But before you book your next trip to Italy in hopes of luxuriating in pink sand and turquoise water, there are some important details about Italy’s only pink beach that you need to know.

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the clear water of the Mediterranean Sea on the coast of the Island of Sardinia with the ruins of an ancient stone tower reflected in the crystal clear water. There is a clear blue sky with small clouds and the flora and fauna of Sardinia

The Sardinia Blue Zone, Food, Lifestyle, Move To Sardinia? (2024)

If you’re curious about the beautiful Sardinia Blue Zone, retiring on the Island of Sardinia or what life is like on Sardinia – this article about the remarkable Jenn Campus, an herbalist and ancestral healer, who moved with her husband and two young children to Sardinia will answer many of your questions about life on this mystical Mediterranean island.

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50 Best Gardens In Italy – A Garden Guide For 2024

Whether you’re in the Italian Lake District, on the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern, Central or Northern Italy – this comprehensive guide to Italy’s most beautiful gardens, by horticulturist and landscape designer Nathan Heinrich, will help you find the best Italian gardens near you.

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15 Best Province Of Naples Wineries: Campania Region Wine

If you find yourself in the City of Naples, on the Sorrento peninsula, or the Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania and you’d like to visit some local wineries, you’re in the right place.

This handpicked list, by local Italian wine experts, of the best Province of Naples wineries will help you discover the best wines of Campania, the region known for its pizza, lemons, islands, vibrant people, and active volcanoes.

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a comparison of a fiddle-leaf fig tree and a fruiting fig tree. This image shows what is the difference between a fiddle leaf fig and a regular fig.

Best Fertilizer For Fig Trees In Pots: How To Organic

There are two different categories of container fig trees.
The first category is ornamental trees such as the lovely fiddle-leaf fig, which most people grow as an indoor houseplant.
The other type is a fruit-bearing fig.
Before I can guide you to the specific fertilizer you should use for your potted fig tree, we need to make sure we’re talking about the same type of fig tree.

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Best Potting Soil For Herbs: Top Herb Garden Mix

This article is your guide to the best potting soil for herbs.
Growing your own fresh herbs is a very good idea.
Armed with a bit of basic knowledge, you will be able to harness the power of good soil, sunshine, and water into a beautiful crop of your favorite herbs.

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21 Best Italian Kitchen Brands – Top Design Made In Italy

For the past several years, I have lived in the Veneto region of Northern Italy where the factories of most of the companies on this list happen to be located.
I have assembled this list of top appliance brands based on the recommendations of local Italian cooks and chefs who use these kitchen appliances personally.

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The 21 Best Wineries In Montepulciano – Top Tuscany Wine

In this article, we will look at 21 of the very best wineries in Montepulciano, highlighting their best wines, breathtaking views, wine production style, and inviting tasting rooms.
We will also showcase other local products such as extra virgin olive oil, of which many local producers offer free tastings.

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