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History of the World Famous Bialetti Moka Pot

History of the world famous bialetti moka coffee pot. https://ouritalianjourney.com/history-world-famous-bialetti-moka-pot

Bialetti Moka Pot The famous Bialetti Moka Pot… I’m sure you know what it looks like. When most people think of Italy a few things come to mind. Food, wine, culture, and coffee. Coffee is highly revered by all Italians but it wasn’t introduced to Italy until the early 17th century. It wasn’t very popular since coffee was thought of as an Arab affectation and the church called it exotic and threatening. It was an “Eastern thing.” This…

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November 14, 2019

Innsbruck, Austria is beautiful. A must see on a stop to the Alps and in the Tyrol area. ouritalianjourney.com

In Austria/ Destinations

An Amazing Day in Innsbruck

November 7, 2019

An Amazing Day in Innsbruck, Austria While in Verona, Gary and I took a few days and headed up to Innsbruck, Austria. Innsbruck is the capital of Austria’s…

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What to Look for in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli

October 31, 2019

Santa Maria in Aracoeli Today, Santa Maria in Aracoeli is still designated as the Church of the Senate and the Roman people. It is located next to the Capitol,…

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In General Info/ Italy

Modena, Italy

October 24, 2019

Modena Modena (pronounced Mo-den-a) is an Italian town of approximately 185,973 inhabitants. It is located south of Parma and north of Bologna on the same train line and stands…

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Giostra del Saracino or Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo, Italy, September 1, 2019. Medieval event, https://ouritalianjourney.com/attending-the-joust-of-the-saracen-in-arezzo

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Attending the Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo

October 17, 2019

Welcome to Arezzo’s Famous Joust of the Saracen The pageantry of the Middle Ages for Modern Times The Joust of the Saracen is a medieval event known as…

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Foligno, Italy: Wonderful Month in Umbria

October 10, 2019

Foligno, Italy It is July when our train arrives in Foligno, Italy. It was a short walk to the historic center to our apartment. After our self-check-in and grocery…

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In Italy/ One-Year Adventure/ Tips

Soccer in Italy | How to Purchase Tickets

October 3, 2019

Soccer in Italy: A dream of ours was to one day attend a game in the Italian Premier League. Gary and I made our dream come true when…

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Months 9 & 10 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

September 26, 2019

Months 9 & 10 Months 9 & 10 are here and yet it just doesn’t seem possible that we have been away from family and friends that long!…

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Liberia Acqua Alta unique library-bookstore in Venice, Italy. https://ouritalianjourney.com/library-bookstore-venice

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Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit

September 19, 2019

Liberia Acqua Alta Library-Bookstore? One of the most unique libraries in the world is located in Venice, The Liberian Acqua Alta is located in Calle Lunga, Santa Maria…

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Spello is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. The flower balconies and streets are a photographers dream. Corpus Domini, https://www.ouritalianjourney.com/spello-one-of-the-most-beautiful-towns-in-italy

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Spello | One of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy

September 12, 2019

Spello While staying in Foligno, Gary and I hopped on the train for a 5-minute ride to Spello. It was a whoppin’ €2,20 round trip per person. “We can…

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The Bardini Garden in Florence, Italy is a hidden gem with beautiful panoramic views of the city. ouritalianjourney.com; https://ouritalianjourney.com/the-bardini-garden-panoramic-views-of-florence

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The Bardini Garden & Panoramic Views of Florence

September 5, 2019

The Beautiful Bardini Garden You can find the Bardini Gardens along the Arno River and by the Ponte alle Grazi. Just up the street is the entrance to…

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