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Touring Italy with the Giro d'Italia 2018 (Part One)

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/10/2018 - 09:35

The 101st edition of the legendary Giro d’Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tour races, began on May 4 in Israel and arrived in Italy on May 7. From Sicily, the…

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Why You Shouldn't Miss These Five Romantic Southern Italian Hill Towns

by csabino | Tue, 05/08/2018 - 03:20

Extraordinary settings with rich histories, delectable cuisine, and swoon-worthy views are just some of the reasons to check them out now. ATRANI, Amalfi Coast…

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Secret Sicily: Sambuca di Sicilia

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/01/2018 - 03:00

For our Borgo of the Month series, we head to the Saracen village of Sambuca in Sicily. Near major Sicilian attractions like the Valley of the Temples and the…

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5 Italian Riviera Hill Towns That Will Lure You From the Beach

by csabino | Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:22

Liguria’s coastal resorts are holiday meccas in summer but in spring and fall (or any time) the borghi of the region’s hilly and mountainous surroundings make…

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Borgo of the Month: Suvereto (Tuscany)

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/04/2018 - 09:23

The rustic spirit of this Tuscan village, located in the countryside of the Maremma, between the sea and metal-rich hills, is palpable in the houses and…

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Borgo of the Month: Sant’Agata Feltria

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/08/2018 - 00:00

We continue our Borgo of the Month series by heading to the village of Sant'Agata Feltria, at the border between Romagna and Marche. Why visit Sant'Agata…

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'Borgo' of the Month: Triora, the Witch Village

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/01/2018 - 07:48

Set in the peaceful valley Argentina of Liguria, surrounded by woods, Triora is located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) southwest of Genoa, the region’s capital,…

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Insider’s Tuscany: The Beautiful and Fascinating Towns in the Lucca Countryside

by csabino | Mon, 01/29/2018 - 05:34

Tuscany without the crowds is every traveler’s dream and your chances of finding it increase dramatically when you seek out some of the region’s lesser known…

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Day Trips from Florence: Scarperia

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/11/2018 - 04:15

It’s easy to forget that there’s a whole lot to see beyond Florence, a city that alone would keep you busy sightseeing for days. We’ve already told you about…

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Three Pleasant Tuscan Villages That Are Less Than An Hour From Florence

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/03/2018 - 00:00

[Photo: Certaldo.] Leave Florence behind even if for just a half day and immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan countryside, exploring lesser-known…