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This is my #1 recommendation when helping plan Italy trips for friends. True, there are some beautiful sights to behold if you climb the ghastly hills with the hordes of tourists-mostly honeymooners which bum out married and single people alike. But I promise there are so many other Insta-worthy spots where you won’t have to risk major motion sickness getting there only to spend €40 for the worst “lemon” risotto (also don’t eat risotto south of Florence).
Go to the volcanic islands of Ischia and Procida (picture below of Procida- where the houses are actually colorful!) Go to the Ionian and Adriatic beaches in Puglia! Go to the caves of Matera! There are national parks that look like Colorado but you can eat the best and cheapest pizza while you’re there! The most wonderful people and places can be found in this country but NOT in Positano with the couple from Nassau County guzzling cappuccinos.
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I can’t express enough how beautiful this country was and how much I highly recommend doing the thing you’ve always wanted to. I stayed for just over a month, because if staying in an apartment there for a month was less than a big city in the United States, why not? I went everywhere from La Spezia, Cinque Terre (Corniglia pictured), Florence, Rome, Pisa, Lucca, Milan, etc. Take the trip, life is too short!!
Jan 15, 2025
This was my first trip out of the country once I got my green card. My wife and I wandered the streets safely, ate more carbs than we should have while losing weight (???), looked at art and buildings that were around when Rome was still running gladiator battles, and met strangers for drinks at a bar and stayed there for 6 hours talking about life. Truly my fave trip. We did Florence and Rome and…errrr…I forget the name but it’s the place with all the islands. 10/10 trip. Reach out if you need any recs.
Apr 3, 2024
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It depends on how isolated or social you want to be. Tuscany is beautiful and quiet and you can drive around a bunch and be with nature and eat the craziest cheapest food I can give you specific area recs if you want!
Sicily is good if you want a more summer hot beach vibe. If you decide Sicily just pick a town near one of the main cities/towns like Palermo or something
Feb 12, 2024
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It feels really nice to be able to contribute the things you think and feelings you feel and better yet, be part of a conversation online without judgement or nasty replies.
Feb 3, 2024
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I prefer the heft and crispy exterior of cake doughnuts to raised. It makes me sad that doughnut shops will only have 1-2 cake options and they aren’t as exciting as the others.
And a Dunkin’ chocolate glazed has never failed me. The slight bitterness of the cocoa is nice with all the sugary goodness.
Feb 5, 2024
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Get some green cardamom pods and rose petals (Indian markets often stock comically large packages of these for cheap). Break the pods open a bit and simmer in milk of your choice (or water if you just want a tea) for like half an hour maybe? That seems right. Or more. Add some cocoa powder if you like. Strain and enjoy.
Feb 4, 2024