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  • Kylie Doust
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Italia 2024-2025

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  • Trip start
    December 16, 2024
    Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Sunrise after breakfast - convenient.
    1Sunrise over Stazione CentraleGalleria Vittorio EmanueleOutside Galleria Vittorio EmanueleChristmas Decorations in Corso Vittorio EmanueleExperimenting with the Social media corner while buying jacketsIn Via Solferino, enjoying the sunshineChristmas trees on every corner

    Milano - #1

    Dec 15–20, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C

    Spent the morning looking for a warm jacket with the girls and other shopping.
    The sun was shining and Milano wasn't too busy so it was not stressful. It was a good way to fight jetlag and the girls enjoyed trying on lots of different outfits.Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Late night street boogie after a late dinner
    Selfie with Federica, out the front of her apartmentSir Thomas, Federica's royal catMeanwhile, Vins and the girls go ice-skating in Milano, outside the central stationPosing on the iceInside Milano stazione centraleMeanwhile, I meander along the streets of FirenzePonte Vecchio in the background. Selfie experts in the foregroundHanging in front of the David replica. Jet lag still apparent.Hayfever-proof flowersDuomo vibesWhat a natural!It's just a bit of Maurizio CatellanThe official Inter indoctrination has begunFinishing a big day off with dessert at Ristorante Berti

    Milano #2

    December 17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Today we split up. I caught the fast train to Firenze to visit my friend, Federica. Vins and the girls stayed in Milano and tried their luck at ice skating and shopping (again!).

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    Experimenting with Vogue props. Bit too much starch?
    Olivia Rodrigo styleSparkle dresses are all the rage.Dream sparkle dressA wonderful catch-up with Federico! And perfect timing as it was his birthday too!Meanwhile, Vins is visiting a power plant in Sardegna. And look! Melograni!And most importantly - look at the lunch menu in Sardegna...Practicing their Resting Bitch Faces in front of the Castello Sforzesco. No "sm-eyesing" here.Mum-selfie in front of the Duomo. Last day of sunshine before the rain is due to begin.Pretty statue - $25.000 worthBibliotheca Ambrosiana, hidden away behind the main shopping strip. 😍Amy uses her analytical skills to challenge Franci in Uno.Catch up with Ginevra at il Mercato centrale.Can't stop chatting for more than 5 seconds.

    Milano #3

    December 18, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    Today was a social day - not as much fun for the girls - but lovely for me.
    We took the morning slowly, having a late breakfast in the hotel while Vins left at 730 for a work trip to Sardegna.
    The day then included catching up with my dear friend, Federico, who is the director of the print version of Italian Vogue. The girls were initially very chuffed but then bored when they realised that famous people don't just hang out in Vogue.
    We dragged ourselves back to the hotel for a rest in the afternoon then I did some exploring on my own before Amy and I went to hang with Franci and her son, Giovanni. Then at dinner Vins and I met up with Ginevra and Il mercato centrale for a fantastic Spaghetti con le vongole.    Read more

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    Drizzly Duomo.
    The dress Amy has been dying to try on.A quick stoplight snap.Christmas market outside the Duomo.A dented, marble seat: a perfect moment for some dramatic photography.San Siro - Inter's home stadium. Sooo exciting!Great vibe on the field.Amy imitates her favourite player: Thuram.The coordinated chanting was next level!Post-game poses at Milano Centrale stazione.

    Milano #4

    December 19, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 6 °C

    The day started rainy and we knew it would stay that way. We began with some more shopping - Amy had her eye on a dress that she wanted to try on. So we headed into town before the crowds and spent a morning under the drizzling rain.
    The afternoon was dedicated to resting before we headed to San Siro to watch Inter play Udinese in the Coppa Italia - Amy's first Italian soccer match. ⬛🟦    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Vins and Marco
    Kylie and CristinaView over the station and the blue skies (honking cars not featured)Italians have officially discovered poke bowls (not featured).We enjoyed our poke in the well renovated Linate airport. Misci enjoyed practicing RBF.Amy claims Linate is the best airport in the world!The font on the road signs evokes a sense of place, like a familiar voice calling out We're home!Christmas lights hit differently in Trani, reflecting off the white sandstone and marble.No honking cars + Christmas lights = photo opportunities!Photo opportunities no longer appreciated.

    Milano #5 ✈️ Trani #1

    December 20, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Our last day in Milano for this trip and not a moment too soon: Christmas traffic and general Milan grumpiness meant that our hotel room was surrounded by honking cars that pushed all of our neurodiverse buttons (Milanese are very aggressive honkers).
    We had a quick morning catch up with Marco and Cristina before packing and flying out of Linate for Bari.
    Ironically, we left sunny Milan and found grey, wet Bari.
    In Trani I found small joys in my phone remembering the wifi password and connecting to wifi automatically, after a week of being reminded to connect to hotel wifi.
    We wandered the town a little in search of some local friends and enjoyed the lights and nativity scenes before heading for dinner at Il Melograno for some fish!    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    How to make a cappuccino when you can't find anything at your Mum's house.
    In Piazza Repubblica, looking at the Christmas tree.❤️Italian citizenship test: 🤌🏻 ✅Caption this: only wrong answers accepted.Zia Pia, Michi and baby Matilde in the pramThe di Gennaros.Drawing on the terrazzo. The sun is 👌🏻Amy is excited to decorate Nonna's house with Christmas lights. ✨Modern Christmas tree in Piazza Repubblica.

    Trani #2

    December 21, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌬 11 °C

    Today was "family reunion" day with time spent with Nonna Anna, Zio Bob e Zia Pia and Cousin Michi and our brand new little cugina, Matilde. Luckily, the sun was shining. 🌞

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    Hard to convince ourselves that it's too cold for a swim.
    Aperitivo time. Definitely a lot more Aperol-bang for your buck in Trani.The first glimpse of the port of Trani at dusk is always breathtaking.❤️WFH?Piccola Matilde, our little niece.Cousins 😁Cousins 😍Uncle Vins is working to inspire his nephew, Michi, with stories of his youth.Michelle practicing her aperitivo vibes.

    Trani #3

    December 22, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Nothing surprising happening here: food, friends, family, and sunshine. What did you expect, after all?

    Lots of opportunities for speaking Italian for the girls though.

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Supermarket selfie - I found panko!
    Supermarket conversationsCaffè conversationsWaiting for Zia RosaViews of TraniView over the Port of TraniZia Rosa does quality controls of Vins' panzerottiYoung panzerotti makers in trainingCousins cuddling while they watch Harry PotterCousin selfieRound #1 - lunchPlaying Uno and dog cuddling

    Trani #4

    December 24, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 6 °C

    Christmas Eve was all about preparations and people.
    We spent the morning doing last minute food shopping then preparing panzerotti all together for lunch.
    After lunch it was time to prep more food for dinner and do some more socialising.
    Merry Christmas to you all!    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Michelle plays for her fans.
    Stefania with Micol and Marco.Lovely family shot ❤️Micol!Selfies on the roof.More selfies😍Anna and AnnaCousinsZia RosaThe kids' table. ❤️

    Trani #6

    December 26, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    26 December is Santo Stefano in Italia which means the name day of Stefania. Hence, another day of eating and loud relatives.
    We made over 3 kg of fresh pasta by hand and ate Graziano's award-winning panettone.

    Tomorrow things will be back to "normality"...    Read more

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    Trani #7

    December 27, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    Today was a lovely sunny day and we spent it recovering from 4 days of eating with a walk through the port to the Duomo of Trani with Stefania and Graziano and Micol and Marco.

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Breakfast Salentino style
    A courtyard photo in Palazzo Rollo, in the centre of Lecce1The Roman amphitheatre was built 200 years BC but only discovered 100 years ago.1It seated 25,000 people during Roman times. Now it hosts a nativity scene.1One stunning example of Baroque architectureLook at the stunning colours1The sandstone bricks give Lecce a warm light1Wandering the streets during lunch break time1Beware of photo bombers1Paparazzi everywhere!!Standing under one of the gateways into the historic centre

    Noha #1

    December 30, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

    We travelled 250km south to the town where Stefania and Graziano live to spend a few days and celebrate New Years.
    Today we visited Lecce, the Baroque capital of Italy also known as the Firenze del Sud. The sky was blue and the sun was shining and what a perfect day it was.
    We then spent a relaxing evening hanging with Stefania and Graziano, generally enjoying sharing some time with them, reminiscing and catching up on the little details. As well as drinking Grappa.    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    1Some of the beautiful sweets produced by Dulcis cafè.
    Enjoying breakfast again!Micol pretends to listen to Zio Vins.Wandering the streets of NohaVins argues on the phone with his Mum. No hands-free phone calls here.I attract a random cat at the playground.Amy gives Micol a makeover.1The di GennarosBefore the meal!1Amy found it quite overwhelming.1A sparkler does the trick for usBut Graziano likes bigger fireworksMicol and Michelle

    Noha #2 - NYE

    December 31, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C

    This day was dedicated to preparing for New Year's Eve and satisfying the prerequisites of two demanding chefs (Vins and Graziano!!).
    We enjoyed a lovely meal with Graziano's family then lit fireworks which were louder and scarier than anything we were used to.Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Searching for sunshine on the roof
    The Duomo of GalatinaEntertaining the masses with my groovy posesWe took advantage of the tools for local influencersThe selfie spot...Authentic indoor snow.Micol had had enough

    Noha #3 - New Years Day

    January 1, 2025 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    After a lazy morning, which included a lovely walk around Galatina (Amy and Michelle slept in instead) we then enjoyed a lovely lunch with Graziano's family at his parents little "farmhouse". The girls had a great time playing with cats and a puppy and meeting new cousins.
    We ate more food than I thought possible then spent the evening chatting with Stefy and Graziano.
    ❤️    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Tiktok practice at the hairdressers
    The Italians loved Michelle's hair colourA bit of social media coverage for the hairdresserWe were going to do a transition from Melbourne to Puglia but Italy was too high up on the globe.The main shopping strip of AlberobelloTrulli, smiles and #restingbitchface1A Trulli intersectionEnjoying the contrast of light and the Trulli laneways.1❤️Imagine living in a such a small space.Those rooves really spark the imagination.My little gnome.❤️1Such a magical spot with this sunshine1A Trulli selfieVins and Amy enjoyed taking selfies togetherThe small white flowers beneath the olive trees were so pretty.

    Alberobello #1

    January 2, 2025 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    We left Noha in the morning after we all popped into the local hairdresser for a quick blow-dry.
    Our next stop was Alberobello before returning to Trani. It's my 4th time visiting in 30 years and the Trulli never change but their charm does increase as I age.Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    Matilde enjoyed the flame of her baptism candle after being christened.
    But she was desperate to leave the church after a while. It was an evening baptism ceremony!1Zia Rosa always brings a smile to our faces.Roberto and Anna at the baptism celebration reception.1Michelle and Micol waiting desperately for the food service to start.1Vins pretended to sit at the buffet table like it was a wedding ceremony.11pm - Matilde was the life of the party, enjoying dancing and disco musicVins has begin listening to vocal messages in the Italian style.1An evening walk along the beach for me and the girls. Just what we needed...1All the beach clubs are closed for the winter but doesn't stop us from posing in front of them.1A selfie with my gorgeous girlsThe Sciala used to belong to Vins' family and was a seafood distributor. Now it's a disco.Found a trampoline. Must jump!Shopping at the outlet centre Puglia Village. ❤️Enjoyment is guaranteed with me.Serena and Amy ❤️

    Trani #8

    January 7, 2025 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    It's been a busy few days since we got back to Trani. Lots of catching up with friends and recovering from the general hubbub of Christmas and New Year's Eve.
    Now that I think of it, we had Matilde's baptism and then the befana came on the 6th so there really wasn't much time for resting.
    School started again for children in Italy today so routines are back to normal for most people - except us.
    Only 5 days left until we fly out.    Read more

  • Kylie DoustItalia 2024-2025Kylie Doust
    1Spiderman in Bari.
    Bari has become so much more sophisticated.Amy was thrilled with an impromptu horseride.Michelle hesitated but then enjoyed a little trot.Amy adopted this little goat and baptised it Amy.Amy and Daddy are too cool for a normal elevator ride.Posing in the treehouse.One horseride led to another.Time for a trim and another blowout.Horse ride and curlsRiding through the olive groves1Celebrating my 51st with a few friends and family.Vins' cousin and family.The tradition is you get a photo with each family of guests... There were many more like this photo.Amy and Michelle farewell the kid AmyRecovering from the first leg - Rome to Dubai - before continuing to Singapore.1Taxi to the hotel in SingaporeSelfies by the poolAmy and Nonna.Singapore greenery makes everything pretty

    Trani to Singapore

    Jan 8–14, 2025 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    So, it's interesting how quickly we become accustomed to change. The last week flew by but not so many photos were taken.
    We caught up with lots of family, celebrated my 51st birthday and brought Nonna on her first ever continental flight.
    A 3-night stopover in Singapore at the Village Hotel on Sentosa makes all the difference as we return to Australia.    Read more

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