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"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast." 🎉 Hemingway, writer of the Lost Generation that he is, has lived the grand bohemian life in Paris, during his twenties. His experience of Paris has changed his life, for it is where he discovered his writing style and met some of the most inspiring people of his time: Gertrude Stein, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce and Ezra Pound, among others... With this guide, you'll be able to explore Paris with Ernest Hemingway, at your own pace: the places where he lived, his favorite restaurants and cafes, the homes of his friends, and the neighborhoods that inspired him.... Hemingway arrived in Paris after his marriage with Hadley, when he was 21 and a young unknown reporter for a Chicago newspaper. He left the city 6 years later, after his divorce, and he had become a famous novelist with his first novel The Sun Also Rises 🌞 This extensive guide contains: - 30 places and their history - the complete and precise itinerary to go from one place to another - pictures, books extracts and many anecdotes to explain the importance of each place 📚 - some historic, architectural and cultural notes, to help you appreciate the neighborhood you will see along - a reading list of books to continue your journey... The tour is approximatively 7 km long, and can be done in around 3 hours of walking, or more if you like to take your time. I strongly advise you enjoy the journey and stop at some of the restaurants listed on the way 🍽️ About me 👀 I am a French girl that moved on the Left bank 9 years ago... and never left! I adore reading and walking (I like to do both at the same time, much to my mother's apprehension). I studied literature and history and patiently assembled all the details I give you here, by searching and reading a lot. If you interested in living full-on curious and peaceful literary tours during your Parisian stay, I host private customed tours around Paris. I'll be happy to count you in one of them! 🥐 And if you want more help to plan your Parisian trip, I'll be honored to help ;) you can find all my custom services at the end of the map! 🗺 Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features!

Paso Robles is a lesser known wine region in California that can give Napa a run for it’s money. The downtown area has an amazing little park surrounded by additional tasting rooms and delicious restaurants and the wineries have reasonably priced tastings compared to Napa and a reservation isn’t necessarily required depending on the time of the year. Situated only a few hours away from San Francisco, Los Angeles and 6 hours from San Diego, it is well worth the trip!

An urban getaway stretching through the western end of San Francisco with 1,017 acres of bucolic lakes and meadows. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone！

A valley of characteristic villages, not washed by the sea, but characterized by a unique atmosphere. The Itria Valley is located in the heart of Puglia, between the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto. You will immediately realize that you have arrived, because you will find yourself immersed among dry stone walls, centuries-old olive trees and... trulli! Yes, the Itria Valley is indeed the area of ​​the trulli. It is no coincidence that one of its most famous villages is Alberobello. But it is not just the trulli that make this area of ​​Puglia unmissable: between one olive grove and another, villages with timeless charm alternate, the authentic atmosphere that transports visitors on a journey into the past. It may be due to the white of the buildings, or the vegetation that frames them, but every town, every village in the valley is surrounded by a magical, almost fairy-tale atmosphere. In this guide we will recommend experiences not to be missed and attractions to visit in the most picturesque villages in the area: -Alberobello -Locorotondo -Ostuni -Cisternino -Grottaglie -Martina Franca In this guide you will find lots of advice: 🗓️Best Time to visit 🚊Transportations 🏨 Where to stay 🏛️What to visit ☕️cafés 🍽️restaurants 🍹cocktail bar and nightlife 🎒excursions and activities ✨unusual places 📌6 day itinerary And lots of other information and advice that will help you better plan your stay... Happy reading!👀

Our itinerary for a long 3-day weekend getaway trip out of San Francisco to nearby Carmel.

Just an hour north of San Francisco, Stinson Beach is a quaint coastal town that offers a blend of natural beauty and laid-back charm.

Ahhh lovely Puglia! The region where my family comes from and all the delicious food. Wander through Puglia with this guide full of hotspot's and beautiful places I visited and some that are on my bucket list. 📍Bari 📍Polignano 📍Monopoli 📍Fasano 📍Savelletri 📍Torre Canne 📍Martina Franca 📍Locorotondo 📍Alberobello 📍Cisternino 📍Montalbano 📍Ostuni 📍Grottaglie 📍Ceglie Messapica 📍Lecce Subscribe to get frequent updates. (next trip planned, August '24) IMPORTANT: This guide is currently not finished but free to use (for now)

Thank you for your interest in my Taste of Tuscany itinerary which I created from my recent trip there. I hope you enjoy some of my suggestions for your next trip to Florence and the Siena region of Tuscany. If you do, please let me know in a message and maybe a photo. I am organizing this particular tour during this harvest season from September/ October, 2023. Let me know if you would like more information about this trip, it is limited to a small group of 8. As a travel consultant, I have been organizing bespoke tours all over France and Italy since 2012. I enjoy traveling and sharing my wonderful local small/slow travel experiences with the intension of helping small family businesses recover from the past couple of difficult years. I have more itineraries to share from around the world, so be on the look out. I envision the Next Renaissance will be in the small towns and villages in Italy, where the people have lived close to the earth for generations, cultivating a simple but beautiful way of life we can all learn from. There is a shift away from big travel business, toward slow/small travel. It is the way I like to travel. Enjoy! Buon Viaggio!! ...and please mention my name to the locals :) Taste of Tuscany Tour By Sweet Life Italy (aka Alecia Caine) Friday, Oct 21 - Day 1 Montalcino Wine Excursion Drive through the beautiful Siena province to Montalcino where we will stay for 2 nights at Paradiso di Caruci https://paradisodicacuci.com , a family owned Winery and Bed & Breakfast that produces a small quantity of exceptional Brunello. Tour the vineyard and winery with Francisco followed by a Wine Paring Lunch. In the evening, wander around the historical town of Montelcino during the Sagra del Tordo, taste the famous white truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms, fresh pressed olive oils, salumi and wines, of course. For transportation from anywhere in Florence, train station or airport, contact Marco Modesti at info@tuscanytopdrivers.com Saturday, Oct 22 - Day 2 Tuscany Tour, Montalcino Medieval Nights. Drive to Pienza, a beautiful medieval village that was completely renovated during the Renaissance. Enjoy the views and also try the Pecorino cheese this town is famous for. Then drive through the famous rolling hills of Val d’Orcia on the way to visit the town of Montepulciano. Then back to Montalcino for a special dinner during the Medieval Palio di Arcieri or Archery competition hosted by Francesco Ditta from Paradiso di Caruci. Sunday, Oct. 23 - Day 3 Tuscany Tour, Florence After breakfast, we are on our way to Siena, a beautiful terra cotta medieval town. See the famous Duomo, climb to the top to see spectacular views. Walk the quaint circular streets stopping in the specialty shops for regional delicacies, panforte or biscotti. Make your way down to the Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio di Siena, the horse race that takes place twice a year. Enjoy a coffee in the Piazza. Drive through the Chianti region, enjoy lunch at Dario's Antica Macelleria. https://www.dariocecchini.com/ On to Florence and check into your hotel. The Calimala https://www.hotelcalimala.com/ (or Hotel Bonifacio is a budget conscious option https://www.hotelbonifacio.it/en/home-en-3/) Monday, Oct. 24 - Day 4 Florence, the Birthplace of the Renaissance The morning light is amazing in Florence and has inspired artists and art lovers for centuries. It’s no wonder Florence is at the heart of the Italian Renaissance. The scent of cappuccino and fresh baked Cornetti will gently signal it’s time to awaken to your own personal Renaissance. After breakfast, your guide will meet you downstairs for a private walking tour of the Duomo, Giotto’s tower Brunelleshci's dome, MichelAngelo’s David and the Uffizi Museum to see my favorite Botticelli, The Birth of Venus. After a long day of sight seeing, it’s time for a siesta to refresh and be ready for an aperativo at Enoteca Alessi https://www.enotecaalessi.it/. With a huge selection of Italian and international wines as well as whiskeys, spirits and liqueurs from all over the world, you can enjoy a bottle or 2 among friends with a tagliere of Italian cured meats and cheeses. Dinner at Ribeo, https://www.facebook.com/OsteriaRibeo/ the hand cut Chianina tartare will not disappoint. On the walk back to the hotel stop by My Sugar Gelato Artiginale https://my-sugar.business.site/. The Black Sesame and salty caramel are my favorites. For tour guide in English contact Carol Ann Sicbaldi https://carolsmoveablefeast.com/ or Christina’s Florence christinasflorence@gmail.com Heliania Vogli at https://www.florenceconnection.net/ Tuesday, Oct. 25 - Day 5 Central Market and Cooking Class Our chef will meet us after breakfast and take us on a tasting tour of the Central Market to indulge in regional delicacies such as truffles, Pecorino or Sheep Cheese, olive oil, prosciutto, salamis and wines. We will gather ingredients for a cooking class followed by lunch. After a siesta, visit the tiny but packed art and leather studio of Daniela Baldini http://pitturantica.it/ for ancient style paintings and leather objects. Shop at Melrose Vintage https://www.instagram.com/melrosevintagestorefirenze/?hl=it and for leather goods. Enjoy an aperativo at La Menagere https://www.lamenagere.it/ Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Day 6 Foodie and Artisan Tour of the Oltrarno After breakfast, finish shopping to bring some goodies back home, stroll around, sit in a café and just enjoy with all your senses. In the afternoon meet up with Lorenzo Marchi for a fantastic food and wine tour of the other side of the Arno, known as the Oltrarno infoLorenzoMarchi@gmail.com. You will visit the quaint authentic neighborhoods where the Florentines hang out tasting all the best from the Tuscan region. Stroll around after your tour and check out the artisan studios in the cradle of the Renaissance. You will see small workshops of Goldsmiths, bookbinding, handmade leather and paper products, crystal, bronze and musical instruments Thursday, Oct 27 - Day 7 Last Day in Florence. After breakfast, enjoy the day, take a stroll, shop, have lunch. Contact: Alecia Caine abccpa@sbcglobal.net Instagram : Sweet Life Italy Facebook : My Sweet Life Italy https://sweetlifeitaly.blogspot.com/

At just 90 minutes from San Francisco, Bodega Bay is my favorite place to escape to for a long weekend. It's a small, sleepy town on the Sonoma Coast, known for its beaches, hikes, crab, and clam chowder. Over the course of the last 2 years, I've spent several weeks and long weekends in Bodega Bay. Here's a 3-day guide to my favorite places, hikes and activities.

One hour north of San Francisco, all of life’s greatest indulgences — wine, food, relaxation, and adventure — can be experienced all at once in Napa Valley, one of the top Wine Country destinations in the world.

With so much to see in San Francisco, I'm breaking down my guides to give you more details on specific neighborhoods. In this guide, I'll help you explore Golden Gate Park!

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Bathed in the warm glow of the French Riviera sunshine, Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, captivates visitors with its chic ambience and timeless elegance. Nestled between the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the French Alps, this picturesque city offers a dazzling blend of architectural wonders, cultural immersion, and sun-kissed adventures. Wander through charming plazas adorned with baroque buildings, stroll along the pebble beaches lining the Promenade des Anglais, or hike into the embrace of the towering Alps. Nice promises an unforgettable experience for every explorer's heart. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues,, open squares, beaches and others) - restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots - photo spots Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

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Our top picks for places to get your caffeine fix (or decaf, if you must). Don’t forget to tap the map in the upper right to see where they all are. Have a favorite spot we didn’t capture? DM us on IG @thatch.travel

Let’s be honest. Los Angeles has everything you need: Beaches, skyscrapers, desert hikes, a foodie scene; the list goes on. However, sometimes you just need a complete change of scenery. Lucky for us, California is filled with adventurous spots that are only a car ride away. Here is a list of the best road trips to take from Los Angeles.

The ocean colors along this coast are worth the trip on their own, but Nice has so much more to offer! Besides being a perfect base to explore the Côte d’Azur, there’s a lot in the city deserving your attention. In this guide, I'm sharing all the favorite spots and helpful tips I gathered from the times I visited Nice. If we exclude day trips, these activities can easily fit into a weekend getaway. But you’ll probably want to spend more time in Nice to allow you to explore other towns and beaches nearby. This guide also includes updated information about public transportation. The system changed in July 2023, just a few days before I visited Nice for the second time, and even locals were having a hard time figuring it out.

Puglia represents the heel of the Italian boot, and is one of the most beautiful southern regions of Italy. White beaches and crystal clear sea, picturesque villages and excellent culinary tradition have made it one of the most popular destinations for a holiday. When you choose to organize a trip to discover Puglia, one of the first questions that arise is certainly where to sleep. Puglia boasts a vast offer in terms of accommodation and accommodation facilities: from hotels to apartments and holiday homes, from traditional farms to tourist villages and resorts to campsites, every traveler can find the accommodation best suited to their needs and budget. Whether you decide to visit cities of art such as Lecce or Bari, or whether you want to lie on the beach, this extensive region has so much to offer. Even those looking for splendid villages and typical villages will certainly not be disappointed: from the famous Alberobello to the "white city" Ostuni, passing through the renowned Otranto and the various towns on the Gargano coast, choosing where to sleep in Puglia is only a question of budget and personal preferences, in based on the type of holiday you intend to take.

Albi is known as "La Rouge" ("The Red One") because of its beautiful brick buildings, most notably the outstanding Cathédrale de Sainte-Cécile. Its ancient History, beautiful sights, and easy access to explore combine to make Albi a wonderful place to visit. In this guide, I share more about the history of this town and the main sights to visit. But please don’t limit your time in the city to these stops: I suggest getting lost and discovering all the charming streets filled with old buildings, independent stores, and cafés in this lovely town.

After spending 3 days in San Fransisco, I have compiled the standout spots for any tourist spending a limited time in the city. Ready to grab a coffee and see the most notable San Fransisco landmarks?