Tag Archives: Italy

Monday Question – (Where) Are You Going On Vacation This Summer?

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Olfactoria

Do you get to travel this summer? If you can take a break, where will you go? Stay-cation or far-flung destination? My Answer: I am looking forward to four fabulous things this summer. First, in three weeks time, we go … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday – A Travelogue

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Rome is one of the cities on earth where I feel completely relaxed and at home. We decided to take the one week of vacation that the Norwegian had, and fly to Rome for the full week. The … Continue reading →

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Summer In Italy – Scented Travels

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Olfactoria

We started our yearly trek to Italy once more in the city of Udine. It is very convenient to spend the night there, before venturing further south, since five hours of car travel are plenty for two young children. We … Continue reading →

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Off To Italy!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Olfactoria

This is just a quick post to say goodbye for two weeks, I want to be offline as much as possible during this time to really recharge and experience the real world (and real books, even the Kindle stays home!). … Continue reading →

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People In Perfumeland – Caro Fernandez Of Té de Violetas

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Olfactoria

Té de Violetas (formerly known as Notas e Acordes) is a blog by Caro Fernandez and Virginia Blanco. The two ladies offer their point of view in Spanish and English, reviewing fragrances and interviewing various perfumers. Caro is based in Buenos … Continue reading →

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La Vita È Bella – Life Is Good In Italy, A Travelogue Part II

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Olfactoria

Venice is amazing. But of course you didn’t need me to tell you that. Arriving by boat from Punta Sabbioni directly on the Piazza San Marco, we immediately got sucked into the maze that is Venice’s San Marco district alongside … Continue reading →

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La Vita É Bella – Life Is Good In Italy, A Travelogue Part I

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Olfactoria

Our yearly trip to Italy is a compromise, but a lovely one. Left to our own devices my husband and I would prefer to travel further afar, but with small kids that can turn expensive and uncomfortable for everyone, so … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Bliss On Italian Shores – A Quick Buon Giorno!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am still lounging by the pool while writing this, but I wanted to share my blissed out state of perfumed contentment with all of you. On our trip to Venice (more about all of it to follow once I’m … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part II – The City Of Florence

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra During our recent vacation in Tuscany we managed to spend a whole day in Florence. We parked the car up on the Piazzale Michelangelo and were greeted with the most stunning view of the city right beneath us. … Continue reading →

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Italy Here I Come – Olfactoria Travels Again

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am signing off for the next two weeks, because we are going on our yearly family vacation to Italy. Aside from enjoying the beach, I look forward to exploring the fragrant situation in Venice this year. There are some … Continue reading →

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