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by Laura Morelli | Thu, 03/16/2017 - 04:44

For people like me with a passion for traditional cultures, Abruzzo and Molise are among Italy’s most interesting regions. These rural communities—cut off from…

Culture

The Flight of the Flamingos

by elisascarton | Wed, 03/08/2017 - 19:19

On a bright and early morning in Southern Tuscany, a couple hundred visitors make quite a stir. They’re not tourists, or at least human tourists, and they’re…

Travel

Agnone, Molise: Where Bells Have Been Crafted for 1,000 Years

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/08/2017 - 09:25

In the northern portion of Molise, Agnone stands out as a pleasant surprise: this town of 5,400 inhabitants, famous for its historic factory producing bells,…

Travel

Secret Italy: Sniffing Out Truffles in Abruzzo

by Anna Lebedeva | Sun, 03/05/2017 - 22:06

Oscar and Lady, two adorable Lagetto Romagnolo pups, wagged their tails enthusiastically sniffing the ground under an oak tree. Oscar started digging the soil…

Culture

FAI Releases List of Italians' 'Cherished' Places to Save

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/28/2017 - 05:15

FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), a non-profit organization working to protect and restore Italy's cultural heritage, has released the results of 'I Luoghi del…

Culture

A Walk Through Vicenza, City of Palladio

by Orna | Wed, 02/22/2017 - 09:59

Vicenza is a small jewel of a city in the Veneto located half way between the cities of Verona and Venice; two spectacularly popular tourist destinations. The…

Culture

An Insider's Guide to Shopping for Murano Glass

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 02/09/2017 - 03:49

The cluster of islands known as Murano emerges from a vast expanse of lagoon north of Venice. For many centuries, the shimmering waters outside the…

Culture

Falling in Love With Spoleto in 48 Hours

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 16:43

Off the main tourist track in Italy’s green heart, you could say that Spoleto to coin a very overused term in travel writing is “a hidden gem.” While most…

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Looking for a home in Italy? Consider Le Marche

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:52

With the sparkling Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains at a comfortable proximity, a hilly and vibrant countryside as far as the eye can see -- you have to…

Culture

See a Florence Icon Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:18

In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…