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Six Good Reasons To Visit Italy In The Winter

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 01/10/2019 - 04:25

Skiing Is Believing I tried skiing once. My own clumsy lack of co-ordination meant that my lone skiing holiday resulted in me being outclassed by a group of…

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Hiking the Amalfi Coast: 5 Autumn Trails

by kristinmelia | Thu, 11/22/2018 - 03:55

While the Amalfi Coast is world renowned as a glistening getaway for the summer’s international jet set, there is something almost quaint about visiting the…

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The Relaxed Charm of South Tyrol’s Mountain Villages

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/25/2018 - 00:00

South Tyrol, Italy’s ‘less-Italian’ region, is a fine blend of natural wonders (hello, Dolomites) and historic charm, with its well-groomed mountain villages,…

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For Nature Lovers: Four of Emilia-Romagna’s Most Beautiful Parks

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/04/2018 - 00:00

The southern portion of the region of Emilia-Romagna (of which Bologna is the food-loving capital) is hilly and mountainous. Many of the region’s parks are…

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Five of the Most Thrilling Ski Runs in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/25/2018 - 04:00

Looking for some winter thrill in Italy? Head to the Dolomites and ski down these challenging pistes surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain scenery…

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You Can Even Ski in Tuscany and Here's Why You Should

by csabino | Tue, 01/09/2018 - 04:39

For visitors to Tuscany in winter, there are some very nice benefits to make up for the chilly temps—fewer tourists, reduced hotel rates, and even the…

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Five Churches with a (Spectacular) View in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/11/2017 - 09:00

They are scattered everywhere around the area, even in the most remote places - and that’s often what makes them even more charming: the churches and chapels,…

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8 Italian Alpine Towns Loaded with Charm, Killer Views, and Soaring Castles

by csabino | Tue, 12/05/2017 - 02:12

The Trentino Alto Adige offers extraordinary scenery, great skiing and Alpine villages that blend the best of Italian and Austrian culture and cuisine. Here…

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Discovering Trentino's Val di Non

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/20/2017 - 00:00

There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Trentino’s Val di Non; mountain chains like the Brenta Dolomites are within easy reach to the west, while the solitary…

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