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by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/27/2021 - 05:57

As a passionate hiker, I especially love hiking Italy’s Dolomites, where I have explored quite a bit. I wasn’t prepared though for the spectacle that is Val…

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Three Volcanos in Italy You Can Hike

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/13/2020 - 08:42

For those looking for a bit of a thrill, and a different Sicilian experience, consider hiking to the top of a volcano. Here are three you can climb. …

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Summer Hiking in the Heart of the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:26

Surrounded by some of the most spectacular Dolomites peaks, the tiny village of Arabba stands in an ideal position to explore these Unesco-inscribed mountains…

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Hiking Mount Vesuvius

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/18/2017 - 00:00

Mount Vesuvius, the volcano famous for the 79 AD eruption that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, today is part of a protected area, the…

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wonderful views en route to Monte San Primo (Lago di Como)

Exploring Northern Italy's Lake Region on Foot

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/20/2015 - 03:45

Foreign visitors are usually familiar with just one Italian lake, Lago di Como, made famous by actor George Clooney who owns a villa in Laglio (Italians, on…

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Top 5 Places in Italy for Hikers

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/11/2015 - 06:00

With this article, ITALY Magazine begins a new series called “Walking Italy”. The series focuses on places in Italy best explored on foot, from gorgeous…