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Friuli-Venezia Giulia Travel Guide: 1,668 reviews and 3,276 photos

A lesson of team building (Grado 2005)

SUCH A WARM HOST YOU ARE!

When I applied for an MBA in Italy, my sole aim was to go to there, anywhere was OK for me. I was happy to find the scholarship in Trieste, I didn't even look where it was located before I accepted the offer. In September 2005 I arrived in Trieste. I had one of the best years of my life, made one of the bestfriends of my life, had one of the best parties in my life, tasted one of the best wine in my life (though I'm not an expert:), and wandered around and around and around...

My budget was tight; my school was eager to promote the region (as they had many local sponsors for their master programmes); we had some local students in the class and the regionale train tickets were so cheap so eventually I ended up visiting many bits of this beautiful region, which I'll try to share here so let's get started:)

Pros and Cons

Pros:A place for travellers: Not many tourists!
Cons:A problem of logistics maybe?!?
In a nutshell:It made me a boomerang: I keep returning:)

Last visit to Friuli-Venezia Giulia: May 2009
Intro Updated Jul 13, 2009
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Reviews (13)

MUGGIA Things to Do (11)

Muggia is a small fishing village with a 14th century castle. It is 5km from Trieste center and only 4km from Slovenian... more travel advice

Gemona (Picture from the web) - Friuli-Venezia Giulia

GEMONA DEL FRIULI Things to Do (11)

Gemona is another town that pleases me as I go on writing my Friuli Venezia Giulia tips as it's another undiscovered... more travel advice

SPILIMBERGO Things to Do (11)

It is one of the most amazingly intact medieval towns of Friuli Venezia Giulia region. It is one of my favourites as it... more travel advice

CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI - Friuli-Venezia Giulia

CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI Things to Do (11)

Cividale is a less-known gem in the eastern foothills of Friuli. It is an absolutely delightful place to stroll around... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
POLENTA

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FOOD & WINE

Comments (9)

pelfad Jan 29, 2012 at 9:59 AM Report Abuse

We plan to visit for 7-10 days this summer doing a home exchange. Any tips on which part of the city to stay in? We have been offered something close to the university.
Andreja86 Mar 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

Thank you a lot! You gave me a really good vacation :)
deecat Sep 11, 2009 at 2:13 AM Report Abuse

What a personable, passionate presentation. It's obvious that you loved your time here. Love to read and see "little-known places", especially in Italy. We certainly share a love of this great country.
geohart Sep 7, 2009 at 5:26 PM Report Abuse

and what's wrong with a place where "old people" gather?
SLLiew Sep 7, 2009 at 1:34 AM Report Abuse

Great page here. Nice to know you studied in Italy. Ciao.
sim1 Aug 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM Report Abuse

A great page written with soul Pinar! A joy to read and you make me eager to visit more of this relatively unknown region. (I didn't get much further then a quick visit to Trieste and Muggia). Spilimbergo sounds great, and it's now on the wishlist! :-))
rexvaughan Jul 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM Report Abuse

A really good intro to this little know region. Welcome to VT. We spent a few days in Trieste and fell in love with it.
jumpingnorman Jul 27, 2009 at 11:52 AM Report Abuse

I don't think I;ve had Polenta yet...but this place is awesome and really would make you boomerang back! Great pages, Pinar! Norman :)
Andrew_W_K Jul 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

Oooh, I've been on those team building courses. Afterwards I always go back to my little dictatorship ;)