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17 THINGS I’VE LEARNED AS AN EXPAT IN ITALY

Abi Prowse — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:00:53 +0000

For more than two years now, I’ve lived in the stunning Mediterranean country of Italy, known and loved for its dramatic landscapes, picture-book cities, and – most importantly – for its food. It’s fair to say that life here can...

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A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO VENICE, ITALY

Abi Prowse — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:28 +0000

It’s fair to say that the rustic colours and elegant canals that make up the city of Venice, Italy, are not so much a hidden gem as the crowning jewel of Southern Europe. Around the world, visitors flock to its...

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GUIDE TO NORTH-EASTERN ITALY: VENETO & FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA

Abi Prowse — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:22 +0000

If there’s one thing we’ve learnt this year about travelling, it’s that it pays to venture off the beaten trail. Around the world, people are trading crowded capital cities for untouched natural beauty, swapping cosmopolitan commuter towns for compact, picturesque...

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CINQUE TERRE, ITALY: 3-DAY ITINERARY

Abi Prowse — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:00:04 +0000

Bursts of sunlight punctuate the darkness as the train hurtles through the rocky tunnel, expertly carved into the steep cliffs. Within just 10 minutes from bustling La Spezia, you explode into Cinque Terre: a collection of coloured houses perched precariously...

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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN TREVISO, ITALY

Abi Prowse — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:00:34 +0000

A labyrinth of canals framed by warm, pastel houses, and characterised by impossibly elegant architecture, Treviso is a city whose streets are as vibrant and bubbly as the prosecco it so famously produces. Often overshadowed by the grandeur of neighbouring...

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THE BEST DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON

Abi Prowse — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:00:40 +0000

This summer, the landscape of travel is set to look very different, with staycations and day trips the adventure of choice. Over the past few months, people everywhere have begun to fall in love with their local area, exploring familiar...

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LADIES WE LOVE: ABI PROWSE OF VIAGGIO MAGAZINE

Abi Prowse — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:00:30 +0000

Ladies We Love is a monthly interview series with women from around the world that provide us with inspiration through their travels and personal stories. This week we got to know travel blogger Abi Prowse of Viaggio Magazine. Abi Prowse...

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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN: A 3-DAY ITINERARY

Abi Prowse — Fri, 08 May 2020 15:00:58 +0000

As Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg is buzzing and bustling, but with a distinctly subdued Scandinavian charm. Unexpectedly, this pint-sized, pastel-washed Swedish town stole my heart. Perched among the archipelagos of the Western Swedish coast, Gothenburg is equally picturesque as the...

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10 NOVELS TO INSPIRE YOUR WANDERLUST

Abi Prowse — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:00:27 +0000

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.” – Anna Quindlen. In these uncertain times, travellers everywhere are experiencing itchy feet syndrome as they’ve never felt it before....

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12 BEST THINGS TO DO IN OSLO, NORWAY

Abi Prowse — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:05:35 +0000

At the heart of Scandinavia lies Oslo: Norway’s modern yet traditional capital. Marrying sleek, stylish architecture with classic Nordic beauty, Oslo is beloved by locals and visitors alike. For a city so firmly connected to its Viking roots, Oslo has...

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HOW TO VISIT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND ON A BUDGET

Abi Prowse — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:00:39 +0000

Reykjavik, and Iceland as a whole, is at the top of everyone’s bucket list. From its jaw-dropping landscapes to its glittering, dancing skies, this Scandinavian country is entirely unique in its culture and is a favourite location among travellers worldwide....

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HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN SPITALFIELDS, LONDON

Abi Prowse — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:00:50 +0000

London is a celebration of culture; a mash-up of crisp, sharp businessmen and creative, laid-back artists. Perfectly embodying this diversity is the area of Spitalfields, which marks the point where the boundaries of edgy East London begin to merge with...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH

Abi Prowse — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:01:17 +0000

There is nowhere in the world that does Christmas quite like Edinburgh. Whilst most people’s yuletide vacation fantasies have them floating down the streets of New York amidst crowds of excited shoppers, Scotland’s capital is often sadly overlooked. At any...

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UDINE, ITALY: A 3-DAY ITINERARY

Abi Prowse — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:05:15 +0000

Italy’s best-kept secret is the pint-sized university city of Udine, with its regal architecture and unique way of life. One of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region’s two main cities, Udine prides itself on its stunning surroundings, Slavic-inspired culture, and warm, welcoming...

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11 BEST BARS IN LISBON FOR AFTER-WORK DRINKS

Abi Prowse — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:00:32 +0000

There are few feelings comparable to that first sip of ice-cold beer after a long, strenuous workday; luckily, Lisbon is not lacking in places to track down your favourite aperitif. From its breath-taking rooftop bars to its more laid-back riverside...

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THE 10 MOST UNIQUE BOOKSTORES IN LISBON

Abi Prowse — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:00:56 +0000

Wandering the bright, winding streets of Portugal’s capital, it is easy to feel inspired by its unpretentious beauty. Lisbon is otherworldly and bursting with reality, divinely old and sleekly modern. It’s no wonder that so many of the world’s most...

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7 OF LISBON’S BEST COWORKING CAFES

Abi Prowse — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:55:31 +0000

Lisbon’s ‘digital nomad’ community – a group of individuals who work remotely while travelling the world – is growing rapidly. The colour-splattered, quaintly-cobbled streets of Lisbon are known, in fact, for housing a large proportion of Europe’s digital nomads; the...

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10 MUST SEE PLACES IN BELEM, LISBON

Abi Prowse — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:00:48 +0000

Lisbon’s city centre is bustling with life, culture, and colour, with its winding hills and infamous cobbles adorning every corner. But if you find yourself looking for a break from the liveliness, in search of something a little less fast-paced,...

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LISBON, PORTUGAL: COMPLETE 3-DAY ITINERARY

Abi Prowse — Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:49 +0000

Over the past few months, Lisbon’s popularity seems to have boomed for tourists and expats alike, and it isn’t difficult to see why. From its beautiful hand-painted tiles to its relaxed, surfer-dude culture, Lisbon is pretty high up on everybody’s...

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