Sail boats in the harbour, Union Island, Grenadines

Postcard from the Grenadines

Posted on 16 May 2012 by in Islands, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Travel photos

Treasures might be buried in the Grenadines. I didn’t search. The beaches, the sapphire sea, the sail boat and everything on it was enough.

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Chocolate heated to perfect temprature at Scuola del Cioccolato, Perugina

Alex and the Chocolate Factory: how to make chocolate

Posted on 14 May 2012 by in Food and drink, Italy, Show me how

How to make chocolate: Slice, melt, pour. Then mix filling: cream, butter, lemon peel, white chocolate and Limoncello. Mmm… Limoncello…

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Things to do in Yerevan, Armenia

Posted on 11 May 2012 by in Armenia, Guest post

The Caucasian countries have been on my radar lately. Fellow blogger Annie Babayan visited the Armenian capital on an impulse and shares her finds.

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Burano – a photo story

Posted on 7 May 2012 by in Italy

Big brother Murano may be more famous, but deliciously quirky Burano can certainly hold its own, with exquisite lace, fresh seafood, lemon bussole and vibrant colours.

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Assisi from a bird’s perspective…

Posted on 4 May 2012 by in Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

See the storm clouds? The weather is about to take a turn for the worse, and I’m one of the lucky few who gets a bird’s eye view of Assisi.

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Travel photo: St George´s, Grenada

Posted on 1 May 2012 by in Grenada, Travel photos

I sailed to Grenada in the early 90s and remember a green, verdant island. I also remember two guys who took us around, both high as kites.

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A Taste of Italy: pizza in Rome

Posted on 28 April 2012 by in cafes & restaurants, Food and drink, Italy

Taste Italy is a new series of Italian restaurant reviews done over the course of my stay in Rome and Umbria for the TBU conference. First out: fab pizza in Rome

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Top 5 Camping Survival Essentials

Posted on 27 April 2012 by in Guest post, Show me how

I don’t often feature how-to articles here on Sophie’s World. However, we’re going to Wales this summer, and I’m considering giving camping a try. Now to persuade the girls…Today’s guest post comes from freelance writer Tom Armenante. I’ve asked Tom to share his best five camping tips.

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