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8 Travel Hacks to Experience Italy Like a Local, From Locals

by Hannah Hartsig | Mon, 01/13/2020 - 00:08

Travel can be a paradox - we want to experience somewhere new, but we want to experience it as though it isn’t new at all. We spend countless hours…

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Italy Trip in 2020: Trust the Experts

by Georgette Jupe | Sun, 12/15/2019 - 00:04

When it comes to travel in 2020, what people will be seeking most isn’t a bucket-list itinerary of sites to tick off one-by-one, it will be the chance to see a…

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The Italian Region That Made Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/14/2019 - 00:00

‘Best in Travel’ by Lonely Planet is back – the annual list of the top 10 countries, regions, cities and best value destinations to visit in the year ahead is…

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Discovering the Lunigiana: Tuscany's Hidden Gem

by Jamie Mackay | Tue, 11/12/2019 - 00:59

If you think Tuscany is all about rolling hills and cypress trees then think again. Starting in Carrara in the west, and stretching right across to Garfagnana…

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Cherubs fishing - Roman mosaics at Villa del Casale Sicily

In the Heart of Sicily, the Finest Mosaics of the Roman World

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/31/2019 - 01:35

Located right in the heart of Sicily, Piazza Armerina boasts one of the largest and richest historical centers in Sicily. Built on three hills, in an area…

Lifestyle

Is Venice Really Going to Charge an Entry Tax?

by Italy Magazine Staff | Fri, 10/18/2019 - 00:00

To tax or not to tax, that is the question that the mayor of Venice and the city council seem unable to ponder and decide on conclusively. The entry tax on…

Lifestyle

Italy’s Best Coffee Houses

by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:41

Is there anything quite as quintessential as a cup of coffee, part of a culture in Italy as commonplace as the Colosseum in Rome, or Venice’s Grand Canal.…

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Visiting the Amalfi Coast: Tips By Local Writer and Guidebook Author Laura Thayer

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/27/2019 - 00:00

“It takes time to know a place and have the chance to capture the spirit of it as well as provide practical information on what to see and do, how to get…

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How to Pack for Travel to Italy: Interview with Rick Steves Tour Guide Sarah Murdoch

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/20/2019 - 00:00

[Rick Steves tour guide and travel expert Sarah Murdoch.] "You don't need as much as you think you do," says tour guide Sarah Murdoch, who's been preaching…

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Best Things to Do in Lake Maggiore With Kids

by Kristie Prada | Mon, 08/19/2019 - 13:47

Lake Maggiore, meaning the ‘greatest’ is often overshadowed by its beautiful neighbour Lake Como. We are inundated with images of the glamour and fame…