{"id":2761,"date":"2020-05-30T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-30T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T19:23:50","slug":"what-i-miss-about-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/what-i-miss-about-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"What I miss about Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>This week, we are delighted to share a post from one of our favourite bloggers, <a href=\"https:\/\/violetglenton.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Violet Glenton (opens in a new tab)\">Violet Glenton<\/a>. Violet is a twenty something blogger who writes about the things she loves, namely fashion, travel, interiors and being a Mum (she is Mum to Jasper and is expecting a baby girl later this year). Like us, she is passionate about Italy. In her own words, &#8216;Italy is my favourite country in the world.&#8217; What can we say&#8230;. she has excellent taste! Today, she tells us what she misses about Italy and what she can&#8217;t way to do when she makes it back there again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" class=\"wp-image-2838\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-1200x891.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton-600x446.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/Violet-Glenton.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>The First Things I\u2019ll Do Once Back in Italy\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>I\u2019m not sure how you\u2019ve been feeling, but in lockdown I\u2019ve had a much needed urge to hone in on what I want from my holidays. Sure I love a relaxing trip to the beach, heck, I\u2019ve donned some incredible scenic white sands across the world. Yet, the place I\u2019m yearning to return to, the place that holds part of my heart, is Italy. Whether it\u2019s the varying landscape, which differs from historic to quaint, there is somewhere for everyone in this beautiful country. I have started to compile a list of all the delightful things I\u2019ll do once I\u2019m back in this gorgeous country and I hope you\u2019ll join me on the sensory journey.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Sip on a glass of local wine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-2766\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/wine-1952051_1920-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>I\u2019m not sure whether it is the concept of \u2018holidaying\u2019, but one of the first things I like to do on arrival is get myself a glass of the local. Italy is perhaps the best place to taste through its wines. Whether you\u2019re into a Pinot Grigio or a Chianti, you\u2019ll find something to tickle your fancy. You are on holiday after all, it would be rude not to partake in the local cuisine.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Sample the History<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-2762\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/pantheon-3398351_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>When I was 14, I visited Italy and fell in love. I decided there and then that I would do something in my life with the knowledge that places rich with History existed. Years later, a History of Art degree and a travel blog exist and it was all down to that very first visit to Rome. I stood at the bottom of the Pantheon and couldn\u2019t believe that this place still existed.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>In any region of Italy you\u2019ll find little touches of delightful history. It is what makes Italy just so irresistible.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>I highly recommend simply placing one foot in front of the other and seeing what you find. Most towns have beautiful chiesas that you won\u2019t find without playing adventurer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Attend a local Festival\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-2763\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_209727778.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_209727778.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_209727778-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_209727778-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_209727778-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>The Italians are, in my opinion some of the most friendly and welcoming folk you\u2019ll ever meet. On a visit to Tuscany my family were invited to a local town\u2019s festival. Our Italian was sketchy, their English was far better but still of few words but we danced, laughed, drank and ate with their family all evening. Keep an eye out for information on local festivals and don\u2019t be afraid to attend. Most are to celebrate something unique in their area and they want visitors!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Some festivals will have you transported to a different time. The Volterra AD 1398 festival for example, is a medieval theme that is celebrated on the 2<\/em><sup><em>nd<\/em><\/sup><em>\u00a0and 3<\/em><sup><em>rd<\/em><\/sup><em>\u00a0Sunday in August. I completely and accidentally, visited Volterra on one of these days and saw archery, dancing, jugglers, soldiers, parades and LOVED IT.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Visit a Local Spring\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-2765\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_228365548.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_228365548.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_228365548-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_228365548-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_228365548-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Some areas are famous for their spa facilities. Others are less known. One of the best things about Italy is that, with a little research you can find hidden gems of fresh, natural springs where you can go and be with the locals in the warming (well, steaming) water. It makes my at home office seem a million miles away, but when I can visit again, I\u2019ll be back in those springs!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Sample the Sensational Pasta<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"643\" class=\"wp-image-2764\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_146926514.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_146926514.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_146926514-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_146926514-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_146926514-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>If you are UK based, you\u2019ll have noticed the lack of pasta on the shelves. Honestly, it\u2019s depressing not to be able to get my favourite fix. I cannot wait to head to Italy to slurp on some freshly made spaghetti or carbonara. There\u2019s simply no experience that has touched watching my pasta be wheeled around in a ball of cheese before serving onto my plate.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>What\u2019s the first thing you\u2019ll do once back in Italy?<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thanks to Violet Glenton for sharing her love of Italy with us. Violet and her family are already looking ahead to when they can travel to Italy again and we very much hope we can help them find the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\">villa in Italy<\/a> for their expanding family. If you&#8217;d like to keep up to date with Violet, her growing bump and her future travel plans, do check out her <a href=\"https:\/\/violetglenton.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"blog (opens in a new tab)\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, we are delighted to share a post from one of our favourite bloggers, Violet Glenton. Violet is a twenty something blogger who writes about the things she loves, namely fashion, travel, interiors and being a Mum (she is Mum to Jasper and is expecting a baby girl later this year). Like us, she is passionate about Italy. In her own words, &#8216;Italy is my favourite country in the world.&#8217; What can we say&#8230;. she has excellent taste! Today, she tells us what she misses about Italy and what she can&#8217;t way to do when she makes it back there again. The First Things I\u2019ll Do Once Back in Italy\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure how you\u2019ve been feeling, but in lockdown I\u2019ve had a much needed urge to hone in on what I want from my holidays. Sure I love a relaxing trip to the beach, heck, I\u2019ve donned some incredible scenic white sands across the world. Yet, the place I\u2019m yearning to return to, the place that holds part of my heart, is Italy. Whether it\u2019s the varying landscape, which differs from historic to quaint, there is somewhere for everyone in this beautiful country. I have started to compile a list of all the delightful things I\u2019ll do once I\u2019m back in this gorgeous country and I hope you\u2019ll join me on the sensory journey.\u00a0 Sip on a glass of local wine I\u2019m not sure whether it is the concept of \u2018holidaying\u2019, but one of the first things I like to do on arrival is get myself a glass of the local. Italy is perhaps the best place to taste through its wines. Whether you\u2019re into a Pinot Grigio or a Chianti, you\u2019ll find something to tickle your fancy. You are on holiday after all, it would be rude not to partake in the local cuisine. Sample the History When I was 14, I visited Italy and fell in love. I decided there and then that I would do something in my life with the knowledge that places rich with History existed. Years later, a History of Art degree and a travel blog exist and it was all down to that very first visit to Rome. I stood at the bottom of the Pantheon and couldn\u2019t believe that this place still existed.\u00a0 In any region of Italy you\u2019ll find little touches of delightful history. It is what makes Italy just so irresistible.\u00a0 I highly recommend simply placing one foot in front of the other and seeing what you find. Most towns have beautiful chiesas that you won\u2019t find without playing adventurer.\u00a0 Attend a local Festival\u00a0 The Italians are, in my opinion some of the most friendly and welcoming folk you\u2019ll ever meet. On a visit to Tuscany my family were invited to a local town\u2019s festival. Our Italian was sketchy, their English was far better but still of few words but we danced, laughed, drank and ate with their family all evening. Keep an eye out for information on local festivals and don\u2019t be afraid to attend. Most are to celebrate something unique in their area and they want visitors!\u00a0 Some festivals will have you transported to a different time. The Volterra AD 1398 festival for example, is a medieval theme that is celebrated on the 2nd\u00a0and 3rd\u00a0Sunday in August. I completely and accidentally, visited Volterra on one of these days and saw archery, dancing, jugglers, soldiers, parades and LOVED IT.\u00a0 Visit a Local Spring\u00a0 Some areas are famous for their spa facilities. Others are less known. One of the best things about Italy is that, with a little research you can find hidden gems of fresh, natural springs where you can go and be with the locals in the warming (well, steaming) water. It makes my at home office seem a million miles away, but when I can visit again, I\u2019ll be back in those springs!\u00a0 Sample the Sensational Pasta If you are UK based, you\u2019ll have noticed the lack of pasta on the shelves. Honestly, it\u2019s depressing not to be able to get my favourite fix. I cannot wait to head to Italy to slurp on some freshly made spaghetti or carbonara. There\u2019s simply no experience that has touched watching my pasta be wheeled around in a ball of cheese before serving onto my plate.\u00a0 What\u2019s the first thing you\u2019ll do once back in Italy? Thanks to Violet Glenton for sharing her love of Italy with us. Violet and her family are already looking ahead to when they can travel to Italy again and we very much hope we can help them find the perfect villa in Italy for their expanding family. 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