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Travel
by Silvia Donati |
This month we’re featuring Lombardy, and, among the region’s highlights, is the lakes area (Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore). Exploring the Italian lakes by boat…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
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…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Ever heard of the Oltrepò Pavese? Located in the province of Pavia, in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, it takes its name (meaning beyond the Po, near…
Lifestyle
by csabino |
The glories of Rome extend to its countryside, where magnificent gardens, many dating to the 16th century, flourish to this day. Leon Battista Alberti, the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
I have a passion for hiking and Italy spoils me with enchanting  mountain trails around the Apennines and the Alps. When I heard about the chance of…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Every month, we take a tour of Italy’s most charming borghi (historic villages), selected from the region we’re featuring. This month, it’s Lazio’s turn, a…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
We continue our journey around Italy’s borghi (historic villages) with a stop in Campania, our featured Italian region this August. Many of you will be…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
It’s the height of summer in Italy, where Ferragosto was just celebrated (yesterday). As we’re featuring Campania this month, here’s our guide to some of the…
Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli |
Even though many foreign visitors (as well as Italians) still mistake it for Salento – the likewise beautiful area in Apulia region famous for its sandy…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Italy boasts many protected natural reserves and marine areas, where the waters, seabed and coastline are safeguarded by rules set by the Ministry of the…