Best travel blogs Italy

• Culture
  

  [ Bleeding Espresso ]

  by Michelle Fabio

  http://bleedingespresso.com/

  Comments: This American attorney left law behind to enjoy the simple life in Italy. She now lives there with her husband, writing about Italian culture.  Strong point: Her posts focus on how foreign culture changes your perspective and attitude.

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• Culture
  

  [ 50 Years in Italy ]

  by Mary Jane Cryan

  http://www.50yearsinitaly.blogspot.fr/

  Comments: Writer and historian Mary Cryan has lived in Italy since 1965 and from her palazzo near Rome she writes all about central Italy.  Strong point: Made to feel like you are standing right by Mary's side on her travels!

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• Culture
  

  [ My Sardinian Life ]

  by Jennifer Avventura

  http://laavventura.wordpress.com/

  Comments: This Canadian expat traveled the world before settling down in Sardinia. Check her out for the real scoop on Italy's dolce vita.  Strong point: The georgeous photos from this beautiful Mediterranean island!

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• Culture
  

  [ ArtTrav ]

  by Alexandra Korey

  http://www.arttrav.com

  Comments: This Florence-based blogger writes on all parts of Italy. Subscribing to the ideals of Slow Travel, she gives real insight into the local culture.  Strong point: The thoughtful context, interpretation, and explanation.

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• Explore
  

  [ Italy travel notes ]

  by Italy travel notes team

  http://www.italytravelnotes.com/category/italian-food-and-wine/

  Comments: The blog has a large section on food and wine looking at it from different points of view: regions, cooking vs going out to eat, classic recipes etc.  Strong point: In depth articles, well written by passionate contributors.

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• Food
  

  [ On the Wine Trail in Italy ]

  by Alfonso Cevola

  http://acevola.blogspot.com/

  Comments: This wine enthusiast splits his time between Italy, Texas, and California, searching for the perfect wine and sharing his passion with others.  Strong point: His writing always reveals the magic of a good wine shared among friends.

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• Explore
  

  [ Life in Abruzzo ]

  by The Life in Abruzzo team

  http://www.lifeinabruzzo.com/

  Comments: Life in Abruzzo is a holiday guide with ideas and tips to explore this undiscovered part of central Italy.  Strong point: Their festivals page details all the cultural events the locals enjoy.

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• Explore
  

  [ Italian Notes ]

  by Mette Vaabengaard

  http://italiannotes.com/wordpress/

  Comments: A tour of Italy's best draws, from wine tours in Florence to door knockers in Abruzzo  Strong point: Professional, well-written and with great images

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• Culture
  

  [ Becoming Italian Word by Word ]

  by Dianna Hales

  http://becomingitalianwordbyword.typepad.com/becomingitalian/

  Comments: A great site for those learning Italian with examples and cultural references as well as images and videos with a list of vocab at the end  Strong point: Focus on traditions helps to contextualise the vocab

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• Photos
  

  [ Rome Photo Blog ]

  by Jessica Stewart

  http://romephotoblog.com/

  Comments: A look at daily Roman life by photographer/art historian. A mix of illustrative shots and art demonstrates a keen eye and sense of humour  Strong point: Special section on street art with detailed descriptions

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• Explore
  

  [ A Dusty Olive Green ]

  by Birgitte Brøndsted

  http://www.adustyolivegreen.com/

  Comments: This Danish expat photographer captures the romance and whimsy of Europe's most charming cities. Her life feels like a magazine photo shoot.  Strong point: Her thoroughly researched city guides on Florence, Rome, and Copenhagen.

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