The view from the bottom… is never the same as from the top
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The view from the plane (©MRandin)
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Top 10 things to do on a Maldivian island
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1. Pretend you’re Tattoo from Fantasy Island and yell, “Da plane! Da Plane!” everytime you see one
The plane that flew us from Male to Reethi Beach Island (©MRandin)
Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it…
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… And then when you do, take some time to admire it! Some of Europe’s bridges may not be able to compete with the likes of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, but what they lack in size they make up for in charm and character. Here are some that I believe deserve to be mentioned.
The ‘Devil’s Bridge’
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Why I will never forget Portofino…
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What happens when you spend too much time under the Tuscan sun?
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Besides wine tasting, what can you do with 72 hours in Italy’s Piedmont region?
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Someone remarked the other day, that our travel agenda is often dictated by the quality of wine on offer. I would just like to say that our weekends away are as cultural as they are ‘spiritual’. And just to prove it, here’s a travel post on things you can do in the Piedmont region of Italy, aside from wine tasting. But first, here’s where you can stay to get to it all.
Amalia Cascina is conveniently found in the middle of the Boffa family’s vineyards in Monteforte d’Alba. The rooms come with a view and a complimentary bottle of their wine. Just the way we like it!
The entrance way to Amalia Cascina (©MRandin)
The surrounding vineyards (©MRandin)
And a hearty welcome – what more can you ask for? (©MRandin)