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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…

Travel

You Can Even Ski in Tuscany and Here's Why You Should

by csabino | Tue, 01/09/2018 - 04:39

For visitors to Tuscany in winter, there are some very nice benefits to make up for the chilly temps—fewer tourists, reduced hotel rates, and even the…

Travel

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…

Travel

Ten of Our Favorite Lakes in Trentino-Alto Adige

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/27/2017 - 09:10

Famous for its Dolomite mountains, our featured region of the month, Trentino-Alto Adige, is also a great destination for lake lovers: there are about 300 of…

Travel

Five Churches with a (Spectacular) View in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 12/11/2017 - 09:00

They are scattered everywhere around the area, even in the most remote places - and that’s often what makes them even more charming: the churches and chapels,…

Culture

8 Italian Alpine Towns Loaded with Charm, Killer Views, and Soaring Castles

by csabino | Tue, 12/05/2017 - 02:12

The Trentino Alto Adige offers extraordinary scenery, great skiing and Alpine villages that blend the best of Italian and Austrian culture and cuisine. Here…

Lifestyle

The Italian Cities with Best Quality of Life

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 11/29/2017 - 03:00

Bolzano, in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige, is the Italian city with the best quality of life for 2017, according to a research carried out by the…

Food & Drink

Olive Harvest in the Veneto

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 11/09/2017 - 06:20

Here’s an unusual bit of vocabulary for all would-be Italian speakers: frantoio. This word means not only an olive press, but the farm which produces the olive…

Travel

Boat Touring in Lombardy’s Lakes Region

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/26/2017 - 03:00

This month we’re featuring Lombardy, and, among the region’s highlights, is the lakes area (Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore). Exploring the Italian lakes by boat…

Travel

Discovering Trentino's Val di Non

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/20/2017 - 00:00

There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Trentino’s Val di Non; mountain chains like the Brenta Dolomites are within easy reach to the west, while the solitary…