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A Green Oasis in the Heart of Vicenza
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If you’ve ever looked up at some lovely verdant roof top terrace and like me, you’re sort of curious to know what it looks like, then stay with me. Today I’m going to take you readers to a really special place. We are in the heart of the city of Vicenza, so with buildings and…
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The beautiful summer season gets hot in Vicenza, like really hot (30-35°). And humid, too. That means that from around June to August everything changes as we adapt to what the summer brings. First of all the city gets quieter. There’s less traffic around early morning as most of the school run is finally over.
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Explore Plitvice Lakes: Croatia’s UNESCO National Park
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The 2nd of June is a national holiday in Italy to celebrate and remember the day in 1946 that Italians voted to become a republic. It is also great to have a day off just as the weather is starting to get warm and sunny. For many of us living here, the second of June
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Villa La Rotonda- a Visit with the Countess Valmarana
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Villa ‘La Rotonda’, designed by Palladio, is a historic family home with serene gardens.
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Half Marathon in Bibione: A Runner’s Weekend Trip
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We love Vicenza because it really is at the centre of all the other places that you might want to go to. What I mean is that you can access the countryside, mountains and lakes and other wonderful cities and in the case of this blog, the sea, as they’re all within a few hours’
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Healthy Spring Asparagus Recipe with Eggs
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A spring-inspired, healthy asparagus dish with two simple variations.
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Marathon Du Lac Weekend in Annecy, France
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2025 marks 30 years that Vicenza is twinned with Annecy, in France, so various events have been organised to commemorate this anniversary, including the weekend of the marathon and other running events. Our local running club ATLETICA VICENTINA enrolled its runners in the Marathon du Lac, the 21km and 10km races. This time the WAGs
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Food and Fun: Your Guide to Alicante’s Highlights
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A delightful stay in Alicante includes stunning views, fresh churros, explorations of Santa Bárbara Castle and local markets, vibrant flamenco, and relaxing beach time, all while enjoying traditional cuisine.
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My Top Ten at Vicenza’s Diocesan Museum
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The Diocesan Museum in Vicenza showcases sacred art and church history through various exhibits, including liturgical garments, illuminated manuscripts, and unique sculptures, all elegantly curated for visitors.
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Strawberry Tiramisù
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This spring-summer tiramisù features strawberries instead of coffee. Made with mascarpone, eggs, and Savoiardi, it can be layered or deconstructed for presentation. A delightful dessert perfect for gatherings or special occasions. Enjoy the fresh flavors!
Hello,
I’m Alison
I’m from the UK and I live in Vicenza, in northern Italy, so I like to think that I’ve learnt over the years to take the best from these two worlds and made myself an English European. Casa Alison is my home and a part of my rental and property project, as you will soon see. I started this blog to record all the things I’m doing and learning to create the Lifestyle that I want by sharing ideas and tips for those of you that love travel, good food, art . . .
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