Author: belengallardo
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Cansiglio in Winter – Snow, Mountains & Vin Brulè
If you’ve never heard of Cansiglio, it’s this beautiful, peaceful plateau in the northern part of Italy, sitting between the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. It’s surrounded by stunning mountains, covered in ancient forests, and packed with wildlife. Think beech trees, deer (lots of deer!), and even some exotic birds hanging around. It’s a…
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A Wild Birthday Adventure: Safari in Tarangire National Park
Last birthday, I traded the usual cake-and-candles routine for something wilder—a safari in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. In October, at the peak of the dry season, we set off from Arusha for a day-long dive into the wilderness. The adventure began at a base camp just outside the park, where we fueled up with a…
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Sweet Geneva Days
A Slice of Heaven in Geneva: There are moments in life that feel like a gift—un cadeau—unscripted, fleeting, and so rich you want to bottle them up and carry them forever. One of those moments found me in Geneva, perched at a table in a restaurant whose name escapes me, but whose memory lingers like…
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A Day in NYC: From Brooklyn to Manhattan’s Finest
Hello, New Yorkers- It’s Never the Same City Twice Hello New Yorkers! Every time I go back to New York, there’s something new going on-and that’s what makes this city special. The fast. The adrenaline. It’s like the whole place is alive, pulsing with fresh energy. One day it’s a pop-up art exhibit, the next…
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La Dolce Vita in Milano: A tale of Castles and Cathedrals
Since I was a little girl, I dreamed of visiting castles and cathedrals, imagining their towering walls and sacred spires whispering tales of knights and saints. On my recent viaggio, that dream came alive as I stepped through the towering gates of the Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress that’s been guarding Milan since the 14th…
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Venezia: Spritz in Hand, Gongola in Heart
Ciao belli, La bella Venezia- is a city like no other. Famous for its winding canals, stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, and sleek gondolas slicing through the water, it’s a place where history meets beauty. Known for art that fills galleries and streets alike, plus flavors like nero di seppia and the bright pop of an…
