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Choosing to visit Sardinia in winter is unusual but surprisingly authentic. You will be able to appreciate the many shades of charm. The island in this period is more familiar and genuine and cheap, and you will have the possibility to choose between hot and cold, sea or mountains.  That's the reason why winter is a perfect time for tourists and vi...

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Saffron tourism is the holiday of choice for a growing number of people fascinated by the small purple autumn crocus that grows in Italy. The trick is to catch the flower just before it opens in order to preserve the three to five orange-red stigmas that must be dried to obtain the precious spice that adds taste to many dishes including saffron ris...

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A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia’s coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.Italy’s culture ministry said Saturday that the diver alerted authorities, who sent divers assigned to an art protection squad along with others from the ministry’s undersea archaeology department. The coins dat...

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The Best Quality Price Ratio this year is represented by Mandrolisai Rosso Fradiles '21 by Fradiles of Atzara, which manages to offer us a memorable red, from old alberello-trained vines with very low yields at a more than affordable price. The Fradiles winery is located in the heart of the Sardinian hinterland, in the middle of Mandrolisai, a terr...

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“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...

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The beauty of Sardinia is not only about its beautiful crystal clear water beaches, its true essence is contained in much more than this. Natural monuments and unique landscapes, between hills and valleys, parks and natural reserves, small towns and archaeological sites, handicraft and a vast food and wine culture. A truly amazing heritage of cultu...

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Dreaming of moving abroad? A gorgeous island in the Mediterranean Sea could be one of the world’s healthiest places to resettle. According to Blue Zones, Sardinia, a large Italian island, has one of the world’s healthiest lifestyles. Nearly 10 times as many Sardinians live to the age of 100 than in the USA and there are several reasons the Blue Zon...

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When I think about hazelnuts and Italy together, that gooey confection—often found in a collectible jar—immediately comes to mind. Yes, I’m talking about Nutella, a clever and cloying friend that begs to be slathered on toast, or eaten by the spoonful. But the hazelnut has a much deeper place in the Italian culinary tradition—especially when it com...

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Clarese Partis, a 39-year-old software designer from Los Angeles, has always wanted to work from an offbeat spot far from the crowds.   So when she was offered such an opportunity, she instantly grabbed it.  Last week, Partis landed in the Sardinian village of Ollolai in Italy for a free stay paid by the local municipality. It’s part of a program a...

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Disney’s 2023 live-action rendition of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Awkwafina as Scuttle is visually splendid. Sure, a good chunk of it takes place “under the sea” where life is the bubbles—but a good chun...

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