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Basilicata Blockbusters: What To Watch Before Visiting

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 06/28/2016 - 05:27

Pull up a chair, enjoy a tub of popcorn, and witness some classic examples of Basilicata on the big screen. John Bensalhia reports... It's likely that you've…

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7 Summer Festivals You Don't Want To Miss In Basilicata

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 06/21/2016 - 18:26

John Bensalhia looks at a lucky seven of some of the notable Summer happenings in the Basilicata region. Main photo credit: www.identitainsorgenti.com.…

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24 Hours In Milan

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 06/16/2016 - 06:11

By Maria Pasquale Milan is one of the most underrated cities in Italy. It has the bustling monument-filled capital and renaissance Florence and her…

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Craco, the Ghost Town of Basilicata

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/09/2016 - 09:00

Deep in the valleys of Basilicata, set amid the lunar landscape of the ‘calanchi’ (badlands) made famous by Carlo Levi’s novel Christ Stopped at Eboli, stands…

Lifestyle

Sannio's Charms. Living La Dolce Vita Between Nature, Relax and Sweet Treats

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Wed, 06/08/2016 - 18:21

Sannio's charms. Living la dolce vita between nature, relax and sweet bites Ever heard about Sannio? Once upon a time, the historical region of Southern Italy…

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Visiting Turin With Kids

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 05/31/2016 - 02:53

by: Sonia Castaneda Piacente of A Texas Mom In Torino Traveling to Italy with kids can be an overwhelming experience. Especially when you’re not familiar…

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Where To Ride Horses In Italy

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 05/26/2016 - 04:06

A MATTER OF HORSE Looking to horse ride in Italy? Then saddle up, as John Bensalhia trots on over with a selection of treks and excursions for all ages and…

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Ten Photos to Inspire a Visit to Modena

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/21/2016 - 12:50

Located on the south side of the Po Valley in the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is a small and ancient town synonymous with balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco wine…

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A Safe Haven in Puglia: The Itrian Valley

by Orna | Tue, 04/19/2016 - 17:05

On 21st December, 2012, according to the Mayan calendar, the end of the world was nigh. “The Rapture” was due. But who knew that, apparently, there was just…

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29 Reasons To Visit Tuscany’s Monte Argentario

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 04/18/2016 - 06:03

A former island off the coast of Tuscany, now connected to the mainland via three narrow sandbars, Monte Argentario is quite a special rugged spot for those…