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Category: Italy
Best Italian Sweet Vermouths for Negronis: A Travel Writer’s Top Picks
Click or not: Best Italian Sweet Vermouths for Negronis: A Travel Writer’s Top PicksAs a travel writer smitten with Italy’s culinary soul, I’ve been sipping Negronis from Turin to Tuscany, chasing the perfect blend of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This iconic Italian cocktail hinges on its vermouth rosso—a Piedmontese treasure of fortified wine and botanicals. In this review, I dive into six top Italian sweet vermouths, from… …
An Italian Culinary Journey: Celebrating Amaro and Regional Delights
Click or not: An Italian Culinary Journey: Celebrating Amaro and Regional DelightsFrom Rome’s cacio e pepe to Trieste’s hearty jota, my six-week Italian odyssey was a feast of regional delights, each meal crowned with the bittersweet brilliance of amaro. This herbal digestif stole my heart, and I’m eager to share its rich heritage and versatile flavors with the U.S …
Discovering Trieste: A Hidden Gem in Italy’s Northeast
Click or not: Discovering Trieste: A Hidden Gem in Italy’s NortheastTrieste, Italy’s northeastern treasure, blends Adriatic beauty with a rich Austro-Hungarian past. Its grand architecture and vibrant coffee culture won me over instantly. Discover my three-day Trieste itinerary on CrossLuxe for a refined Italian getaway. …
The Negroni: A Cocktail Journey Through History, Flavor, and Fame
Click or not: The Negroni: A Cocktail Journey Through History, Flavor, and FameWhen it comes to iconic cocktails, few can rival the timeless Negroni for its bold simplicity, rich history, and enduring appeal. Whether you’re sipping one at a chic rooftop bar in Florence or mixing it up at home after a long day of travel, the Negroni’s ruby-red hue and bittersweet symphony of flavors make it… …
Avoiding Pickpockets: Essential Tips for Travelers
Click or not: Avoiding Pickpockets: Essential Tips for TravelersThis Kind of Thing Doesn’t Happen to Us As a frequent travelers who have explored over 50 countries, my wife and I pride ourselves on being cautious and aware. We’ve wandered crowded markets in Marrakech, navigated the chaotic streets of Bangkok, strolled through bustling souks in Istanbul and rambled Las Ramblas in Barcelona—all while avoiding… …
The Best Hotel In Rome Is….
Click or not: The Best Hotel In Rome Is….A Review of The St. Regis Hotel Rome: An Icon of Timeless Elegance and Impeccable Service I’m lucky. My job with Crossluxe.com allows (requires) me to travel frequently and I get to stay in some excellent hotels around the World. I’ll be sharing some of my favorites in this blog in an effort to provide… …