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Five Little-Known Villages in Tuscany You Should Stop Ignoring

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/18/2017 - 05:25

2017 has been declared the ‘Anno dei Borghi’, The Year of Italy’s Historic Villages, by Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, and several…

Travel

Seaside Destinations for Your Tuscan Summer

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/07/2017 - 04:02

While usually associated with art cities and countryside escapes, Tuscany offers a lot for the beach lover as well. In fact, why not end your Tuscan visit with…

Food & Drink

9 of the Best Experiences in Abruzzo and Molise

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 03/21/2017 - 06:08

John Bensalhia takes you on a tour of some the key experiences and events to enjoy in Abruzzo and Molise... The Ultimate Abruzzo Experience Two enthusiastic…

Culture

The Flight of the Flamingos

by elisascarton | Wed, 03/08/2017 - 19:19

On a bright and early morning in Southern Tuscany, a couple hundred visitors make quite a stir. They’re not tourists, or at least human tourists, and they’re…

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Agnone, Molise: Where Bells Have Been Crafted for 1,000 Years

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/08/2017 - 09:25

In the northern portion of Molise, Agnone stands out as a pleasant surprise: this town of 5,400 inhabitants, famous for its historic factory producing bells,…

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5 Things Not to Miss on a Day Trip to Padua

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/03/2017 - 00:00

Less than a 30-minute ride on the high-speed train from Venice, Padua is too often disregarded from the majority of visitors. Yet, it makes for a great day…

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Exploring the Dolomites: Veneto’s Cadore Region

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/01/2017 - 07:55

More secluded than other popular valleys in the Dolomites, but no less beautiful, the Cadore is a historical area within the region of Veneto, located at the…

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Ten Seaside Villages Perfect for a Winter Break

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/17/2017 - 11:15

Beach loungers and umbrellas gone, along with loud crowds: what better time than winter to visit historic seaside villages where the charm is all to yourself?…

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San Gemini: Umbria’s Charm at Its Best

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 06:00

Surrounded by the greenery of the Umbrian landscape, along the old Roman road Via Flaminia, San Gemini is a medieval town inscribed in the list of Italy’s most…

Culture

Madonna di Campiglio and the Brenta Dolomites

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 12/28/2016 - 10:31

By: Margherita Ragg Long before YouTubers and Instagrammers existed, the royals of Europe were the first influencers. If kings and queens put their seal of…