Before my first trip to Italy, I read a lot of articles: how to order food, how to be polite, and so on. From many textbooks and blogs I also learned that under any circumstances, even if you are dying...
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In late June, our family went to Florence. Midsummer heat had not covered the city with a heavy hot and humid blanket yet, but we could feel it creeping around the corner, coming soon. We spent a couple of nights...
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After the famous TV show Game of Thrones was aired, flocks of its fans set their sights on Croatia, following the steps of their favorite heroes. And while the most famous filming site is definitely Dubrovnik (known to spectators as...
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When you hear the word "Parma", what comes to your mind first? Probably Parma cotta, which is a kind of cooked ham, or Parmesan cheese. Who wouldn't know this staple food item of all Italian restaurants? However, not so many...
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Český Krumlov is a small town in Southern Czechia, about 180 kilometers (112 miles) from Prague and a mere 30 kilometers (18 miles) from České Budějovice, home of the famous Budweiser beer. It first appeared under this name in written...
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Visitors from abroad rarely spend all their vacations in Italy in one town. Italy is packed with historical and cultural attractions and it is quite tempting to take a look at and visit at least a couple (oftentimes five or...
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