Europe

The Hidden Gem of Italy – The Top Reasons to Visit Bologna

Italy Hidden Gem Bologna Italy

I was fortunate enough to be invited by Emilia Romagna Region Tourist Board and Bologna Welcome to discover the beautiful region of Bologna, Italy. As usual, my objective was to discover hidden gems around the area that’s off the beaten path.

Overall, the region was unbelievably beautiful with very friendly people. If I could sum up the experience in one sentence, it would be that Bologna is a city where non-Italians become Italian. It’s a city full of authentic local experiences from family owned restaurants, historic buildings and outdoor markets.

So without further ado, here are the top reasons to visit (and even live) in Bologna, Italy.

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Travel Advice

Kontiki or Contiki – Which is it?

If you’re looking for the 18-35 tour company, you’re looking for Contiki.  Kontiki Tours will lead you to various different travel agencies.

So how and why is Contiki so popular?  It really comes down to the passion of the tour leaders.  For each tour I have taken, you can tell that the tour leaders are willing to go above and beyond to ensure your trip is comfortable and amazing.

If you’re trying to compare between Contiki and other tour operators like G Adventures and Intrepid, see my post here.  Each tour company has advantages and disadvantages.

Want a preview of what to expect from Contiki?  See my many posts below.

Contiki Thailand
Contiki USA
Contiki Europe
Contiki Greek Island Hopping

For general tips, see my post here.

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Europe, Travel Advice

Move Over Waygu Beef, Chianina is the next Beef Trend!

Waygu beef has long held the crown for the best beef in the world for its tender texture and succulent flavour.  As the demand for good beefs and steaks increases worldwide, one can only wonder, what is the next best thing?

The answer lies in the heart of Tuscany, Italy.  As if there isn’t enough reason to visit the area, Chianina beef is making the region even more famous.  The Chianina breed is becoming the latest foodie steak trend in the U.S. as its beef is delightfully tender, tasteful and very low in fat.

 

Chianina Beef Trend Tuscany Italy

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Travel Tech

Change the Size of Facebook Video Previews

Looking for ways to change the size of the Facebook Video Preview?  I recently discovered Enlargeify and use it regularly now for Facebook videos.  It’s a cool new free tool that allows users to take an existing YouTube link and convert it into a Facebook friendly format (i.e. larger Facebook video preview image) without the need to upload directly to Facebook.  So not only does it give you a larger video preview (which can lead to more views), but it also saves you from having to upload twice to YouTube and Facebook.

Enlargeify Larger Facebook Vidoe Previews

Travel Advice, Travel Tech

Two New Social Media Tools For Bloggers

Below are a couple social media tools that all bloggers should add to their arsenal.  Both give you more real estate in news feeds in both Twitter and Facebook and are easy to use.

1. Enlargeify

Enlargeify Facebook Video Tool Social Media Enlargeify Facebook Larger Video Tool Social Media

This tool coverts YouTube videos into native Facebook videos so your preview shows bigger when you post on Facebook. The great thing about this tool is it allows you to get the bigger real estate on news feeds without having to upload your video a second time.

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