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Barbara Rumi

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Barbara is a creative multi-linguist, Dutch native and part of a trilingual family. She was raised in the Netherlands, where she also studied. Barbara has a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Languages and she worked for 15 years in international sales, marketing and communication positions in the Netherlands. As well as in Italy, where she lived for 10 years. Barbara now resides in the US (Michigan) and is a freelance translator and writer. A few years ago, she decided to get more out of her travel passion and started writing articles and travel itineraries for the destinations that she has visited.
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Travel Articles
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Cinque Terre and Beyond

Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. These five picturesque villages - clinging to the rocky coast - are located on the Ligurian coast of northwest Italy and make up together the famous Cinque Terre. read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-10-26
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Discover Central Italy

Think of all that you love about Italy, and you'll find it in this central region home to hundreds of charming small hill towns. Here you sense the essence of Italy. Explore Spoleto, Perugia, and Assisi's medieval towns, read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-09-09
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Beautiful and Wineful Tuscany

The Tuscan winding roads take you along the most spectacular sceneries Italy has to offer. It seems that every aspect of this area is in perfect balance. Untouched medieval hamlets are hidden in the undulating landscape of read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-08-24
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Discover Riviera di Ponente, the land of the setting sun

A pristine corner of Italy, Liguria’s “Riviera di Ponente” - that stretches from Genoa westward to the French border - is a succession of suggestive villages interspersed with the lush green of nature. This small land read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-08-23
Langhe, breathtaking landscapes, picturesque hamlets and excellent Italian gastronomy thumbnail
Langhe, breathtaking landscapes, picturesque hamlets and excellent Italian gastronomy

A stunningly beautiful area of rolling hills, on which rest ancient villages, picturesque hamlets, medieval towers, and castles. This is the magnificent scenery of the Langhe, an amazing area in the Piedmont region of northwestern read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-08-12
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My Favorite Lighthouse Stays

Are you looking for a unique idea for a family vacation or weekend getaway? Go full sail on the nautical theme and consider a stay in a lighthouse. Packed full of history, and literally right on the coast, they guarantee read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi 2017-07-19
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A Journey Along the Authentic Northern Coast of Spain

Northern Spain, this corner of the Iberian Peninsula seems like an entirely different country, here you get a real feel for Spain. It encompasses four marvelous provinces: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi
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A visit to historical Madrid and ambitious Valencia

Madrid's exciting atmosphere and cultural treasures win the hearts of many visitors. From buzzing plazas, cultural sites, and world-class museums to beautiful parks and exclusive boutiques. In the evening the city comes to read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi
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Exploring Catalonia

Catalonia, or Catalunya in Spanish, is truly diverse, with its own language and its own unique culture. Bordered by mountains in the north, Catalonia is famous for its charming coastal area known as the Costa Brava and its read more arrow

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Barbara Rumi
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