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A Visit to the Palladio Museum
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When I was an undergraduate in the UK, I had some friends from the faculty of architecture who went on a Field Trip to a town in Italy that nobody else had ever heard of: Vicenza.
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Creamy Homemade Tiramisù Recipe
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Today we’ve got an unexpected dinner at home and I needed to make a dessert, so I chose to make a tiramisù as this decadent pudding is loved by everyone in our family.
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10 Italian Christmas and New Year’s Traditions to try
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Christmas in Italy, as in most countries, is a family, friends and food focused celebration. In the UK we’ve got our Christmas crackers, mince pies and carols. But what goes on in Italy and how can we get ourselves in the mood for a special Christmas? Read on and find out!
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If you love travelling and feel down when you’re stuck at home, you’ll be really tempted by those offers of cheap flights that arrive pinging into your inbox for late Autumn or mid-Winter weekends when Spring is far away.
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Why You Should Visit the Church of Santa Corona in Vicenza
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This church is right in the middle of the centro, near busy streets with shops and bars. You might walk by not knowing the treasures you find inside. Before you go in you’ll have to buy a ticket from the Tourist Office in Piazza Matteotti, a five minute walk away, and then you’re all set!
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Homemade Beef Ragù
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If you have a family of boys then you will understand me when I say that they always need feeding. This is a dish that will keep them happy. And in our house it’s a dish I often make in the colder months and serve with short pasta, such as penne.
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Weekend in Copenhagen
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Why go? I’d say: Why not? It might be expensive to buy food and drink here but as a city it will pay you back in atmosphere and inspiration and after a few days here, you’ll even wish you’d been born Danish!
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Try our Stockholm Marathon Weekend!
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Why go? Stockholm is a beautiful city made up many islands stretched out over the water which are connected by bridges. The city overlooks the Baltic Sea and the air is fresh and Nordic. There are plenty of green areas; it’s bike friendly; it’s clean, and you have more than enough shops, snug cafés and…
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The Jewellery Museum (Museo del Gioiello) in Vicenza
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Discover this museum of sparkles under the Palladian arches of the Basilica. This area of the city once housed the artisan’s workshop or bottega, in Italian, where he would work on his piece, so it’s fitting that the site of the museum is now here.
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Five Great European Half-Marathon Weekends
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Before we begin, I just have to say I’m not a runner. I’m the coach, the mentor, the little donkey carrying snacks, extra clothing and a plastic poncho and taking the photos to create the memories. It’s become my job and I love it.
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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