Friuli-Venezia Giulia holidays

Trieste is not like the rest of Italy. Perched on the border with Slovenia, it's a mix of Italian flair and Balkan practicality. But it's a beautiful place and one I'd highly recommend visiting. It was winter when I arrived in Trieste. The wind carried with it the whisper of sleet and the soft scent of snow. The ground sparkled with the reflections of Christmas lights in the afternoon rain and the central square was surprisingly quiet....