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Learning the ropes again-pandemic style

Learning the ropes again-pandemic style

Posted by SamplingItaly Oct 13, 2021 Bologna, Exploring Italy, Travel

Well, here I am back in Bologna after being away for 22 months. I have been wandering around to get reacquainted with the area and see how the pandemic affected local businesses and protocols. My flight over to Munich was pretty empty. I had treated myself to Premium Economy for more space and comfort and […]

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Heritages intertwined- Italy remembers 9/11

Heritages intertwined- Italy remembers 9/11

Posted by SamplingItaly Nov 19, 2018 Culture, Exploring Italy, Travel

I’ve been busy visiting some of the festivals I had mentioned in my previous post.  After sampling truffles and chocolates and perusing some art exhibits, I finally made my plans to visit Padova or as we call it in the US, Padua. Estate di San Martino November 11 celebrates the summer of Saint Martin. Like […]

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Bologna alive with tourists and festivals

Bologna alive with tourists and festivals

Posted by SamplingItaly Oct 22, 2018 Bologna, Exploring Italy, Travel

Well or allora, as we say here in Italy, I have been back in Bologna almost 3 weeks and struggling to write a cohesive blog. Not sure why, but it could be that I have spent so much time planning what I am going to do that I haven’t taken the time to reflect as […]

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A Sunday stroll in Bologna

A Sunday stroll in Bologna

Posted by SamplingItaly May 14, 2018 Bologna, Culture, Exploring Italy, Travel

Waking up early to a radiant Sunday morning after a late night out with friends, I decide a leisurely stroll in Bologna was just the ticket. I love Sunday mornings in Italy as, like myself, they start out slowly and build up momentum as the day advances. It’s quiet even at 9:00 AM as people […]

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