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by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/01/2018 - 03:00

For our Borgo of the Month series, we head to the Saracen village of Sambuca in Sicily. Near major Sicilian attractions like the Valley of the Temples and the…

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Seven of Sardinia's Most Beautiful Beaches

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/24/2018 - 06:05

As summer approaches, we begin a series dedicated to the most beautiful beaches in Italy, where we select seven of the best for each region. Italy has a…

Travel

5 Italian Riviera Hill Towns That Will Lure You From the Beach

by csabino | Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:22

Liguria’s coastal resorts are holiday meccas in summer but in spring and fall (or any time) the borghi of the region’s hilly and mountainous surroundings make…

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Borgo of the Month: Suvereto (Tuscany)

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/04/2018 - 09:23

The rustic spirit of this Tuscan village, located in the countryside of the Maremma, between the sea and metal-rich hills, is palpable in the houses and…

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Italy's Secret Lake Is a Short Drive from Rome

by Claudia Cavanagh | Tue, 03/13/2018 - 05:59

Favourite places in our family have often been found by chance, sometimes via random and tortuous routes. And so it was with Le Terre del Lago – the area…

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Borgo of the Month: Sant’Agata Feltria

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/08/2018 - 00:00

We continue our Borgo of the Month series by heading to the village of Sant'Agata Feltria, at the border between Romagna and Marche. Why visit Sant'Agata…

Lifestyle

La Dolce Vita Roman Style: 8 Of The Best Areas To Live in Rome

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 03/07/2018 - 00:08

By Chiara Colombo With its stunning scenery and fascinating culture, there’s no wonder expats are flocking to Rome. Relocating to Italy is an exciting…

Culture

Live Like a Local: Talking to Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs About Life in Le Marche

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 02/22/2018 - 00:13

When it comes to picking a place to live and love, you are spoilt with choice in beautiful Italy. With a landscape boasting everything a nature lover could…

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'Borgo' of the Month: Triora, the Witch Village

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/01/2018 - 07:48

Set in the peaceful valley Argentina of Liguria, surrounded by woods, Triora is located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) southwest of Genoa, the region’s capital,…

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Insider’s Tuscany: The Beautiful and Fascinating Towns in the Lucca Countryside

by csabino | Mon, 01/29/2018 - 05:34

Tuscany without the crowds is every traveler’s dream and your chances of finding it increase dramatically when you seek out some of the region’s lesser known…