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by John Heseltine | Fri, 03/21/2014 - 00:00
The Gargano Peninsula, with its steep forested hills and beautiful coastline, is irresistible for holiday makers who relish its gorgeous weather and its…
Culture
by Felix Petrelli | Fri, 02/21/2014 - 03:00
When driving along the west coast of Tuscany just north of Pisa, you will see jagged alps rising steeply from the narrow strip of land, glistening majestically…
Travel
by Barry Lillie | Wed, 02/05/2014 - 06:32
The northern region of Lombardy, named after the northern Lombards, a Germanic tribe who invaded and drove out the Romans, is Italy’s most developed and…
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by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/31/2014 - 02:00
Often overshadowed by neighboring Trentino with its famous Dolomites, Valtellina, a vast area extending for 200 kilometers within the northern region of…
Travel
by John Heseltine | Fri, 01/17/2014 - 06:41
After a 45-minute drive from Turin you make out the impressive outline of the Alpine peaks that create the vast barrier between this part of Italy and…
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by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 11/19/2013 - 05:00
Italy’s heel was ranked second best value destination in Lonely Planet’s ninth annual roundup of best destinations around the world for the upcoming year. The…
Travel
by Boer Bunè | Fri, 10/25/2013 - 08:00
The Casentino Valley is not the most famous area in Tuscany; foreign and local tourism have passed it by, the wider public stopping in the better known Chianti…
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by Charles Joseph | Wed, 10/13/2010 - 07:06
When visiting Italy, you should always be ready for the unusual, the unexpected and for some continual surprises. Norcia, which is tucked away in the remote,…
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by Carla Passino | Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:32
We continue our stroll, following an itinerary rich in art and history, sea and traditions, that starts from Positano. (Click here to read the beginning of…
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by Carla Passino | Wed, 10/07/2009 - 11:14
A bend, and suddenly the cliff drops, golden and frighteningly sheer, to the seemingly bottomless depths of the Mediterranean sea. I just know I’m going to…