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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…

Travel

Lago di Braies: A Must-See Lake in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/02/2016 - 04:00

My first stop on a tour of the Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol last summer was the breathtaking Braies Lake – not a bad start to my hiking vacation in the…

Travel

Ten Italian Beaches to Visit This Summer

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 06/01/2016 - 02:40

It’s June 1 - time to plan your Italian beach adventure for the summer! Check below the 10 beautiful beaches we selected for you, each in a different region of…

Culture

A Walking Tour of Bosa, Sardinia’s Medieval Beauty

by Jamie Mackay | Tue, 05/24/2016 - 06:19

Sardinia is home to some of Italy’s most unspoiled beach resorts, but even these can get overcrowded in the summer months. Luckily for those in search of a…

Lifestyle

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…

Lifestyle

See Italy's Treasures On Foot: Our Hiking Guide

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:52

John Bensalhia steps up to the challenge of finding some top notable walking destinations to visit in Italy... Whatever the weather, there's no better way to…

Lifestyle

The Three Best Gardens In Or Around Florence

by Carla Passino | Mon, 03/21/2016 - 04:34

Spring gives me a thirst for greenery. When the scorching sun bounces off the buildings and roads get warm enough that high-heeled shoes sink into the pavement…

Culture

Taking A Trip To Italy's Val Di Sole

by elisascarton | Thu, 03/10/2016 - 05:19

The Val di Sole or ‘Valley of the Sun’ is located in Italy’s north, although you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into Austria. Like much of Trentino…

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7 Mountain Huts in Awe-Inspiring Locations in Italy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/04/2016 - 00:00

Mountain huts in splendid panoramic positions abound in Italy, a country blessed with breathtaking mountain groups, such as the Dolomites. We have selected…