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The innumerable end-of-year rankings dedicated to wine, of course include the “Decanter” ranking, the top wine magazine on the UK market. The UK market is worth a lot for Italian wine, totaling 602 million euros in the first 9 months of 2023, + 3.5% compared to 2022, and one of the few growing markets, according to ISTAT data analyzed by WineNews....

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Sold-out debut for 'Paradice music,' the high-altitude festival with 35 live performances in three months in a theater-igloo on the Presena Glacier within the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area. On Thursday, Jan. 4, 400 people attended the concert by the Paradice Orchestra, an ensemble born from the meeting of Armando's Locos, pianist Massimo Faes and Ph...

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Traveling to discover the Alps and its landscapes is one of those experiences that remain indelible in the heart, a true masterpiece of panoramic views, colors painted by nature, scents and flavors that are difficult to say goodbye to when it's time to return home. And what are the perfect places to delve into the magic of the mountains? Of course...

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Europe is scattered with autonomous communities and states located inside bigger countries but which have distinctive identities. Perhaps the first such place that would pop into the minds of many is Catalonia, the populated section of Spain whose inhabitants see themselves as Catalan and not Spanish. But there are lesser-known and in a sense more...

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Characteristic of the village of Borgo are the wide arcades, similar to those in some river towns in the Veneto region, which allow pleasant walks along the Brenta River. A particular feature of the area along Brenta is the Venetian Bridge. The striking 15th-century bridge, crowned by two aedicules containing graffiti inspired by two precious 17th-...

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Of the key Alpine ski destinations, Italy offers the best value for money. Here, an espresso can cost €1.50 a shot, and a piste-side plate of pasta €10-15, items that are often 70-100% dearer in the A-list ski areas of France. And a peak-week, February half-term holiday in a three-star hotel can come in less than €1,745 per person half board, inclu...

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Trentino-Alto Adige, particularly the province of Bolzano, emerged as an exceptional area, both in Italy and Europe, for its high life expectancy.  Data from Eurostat revealed that this region is among the European areas with the highest life expectancy at birth. Notably, Trento has recorded an impressive average life expectancy of 86.7 years for w...

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In my previous article, I wrote about Innsbruck, the capital of North Tyrol, which we visited during last week's trip to the Tyrol Region. After World War I, the Tyrol Region was divided into North Tyrol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy). Although these regions are geographically similar, their capitals naturally differ as they are within different...

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There was good news for the north Italian province of Bolzano in this year's Quality of Life in Italy report, conducted by ItaliaOggi in collaboration with La Sapienza University of Rome. The 25th edition of the annual survey puts Bolzano at the top of the rankings, knocking Trento off the first position from last year and into fourth place in 2023...

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December is the month that opens the door to the Christmas season, one of the most beautiful times of the year to spend in Italy due to its wide variety of offerings from north to south, including Christmas markets and lights, visits to ancient villages and medieval castles, and of course the sunny landscapes and crystal-clear waters of southern It...

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