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I'm always after the perfect pasta and a knockout view in Italy to go along with it. You too? Then don't miss this. We're going to Positano, Italy. This travel guide is a deep dive into one of Italy's most stunning coasts. We'll explore the history, walk the charming streets, and taste the best local dishes. We'll check out local festivals and quie...

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There’s a rule of thumb when visiting Italy: The harder it is to get to a destination, the more beauty lies in store for you. That rule is about to get a little less hard and fast as the Amalfi Coast gets its “own” airport. Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport will “open” in July, 45 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of the city of Amalfi and 21 kilometers...

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The establishment of the first U.S. Consulate General in Leghorn in 1794, closely followed by another in Naples in 1796, marks the beginning of consular relations between the USA and pre-unitary Italy. Yet, the roots of this connection delve deeper into the rich soil of intellectual and scientific exchange that predated that institutional connectio...

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Italy is a land of deep culinary traditions, where anyone worth their salt knows the set of unwritten rules about what, when and how to eat, (preferably with others). It's also a country where people are firm and united in their convictions of what not to eat. For years, the Canadian-invented Hawaiian pizza — featuring pineapple, bacon, ham and moz...

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No longer single letters or words, but entire passages dedicated to music, food and the pleasures of life (probably the work of the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus) have been deciphered for the first time from one of the Herculaneum papyri, charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The result, which marks a breakthrough in the study of t...

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From pizza and pasta every other day to breath-taking views of the Mediterranean, the first two weeks of my semester abroad have flown by. With how much I’ve done these days, it feels like I’ve been living here for a month. I’ve learned a lot about myself and my surroundings, learned to appreciate the opportunities I’m given, and have already met p...

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Many times we have described the historical and cultural reasons why attacks on Columbus are based on falsehoods, unacceptable and wrong. The Italian American comity is defending itself and the symbol it has chosen, in different ways. One of these ways is the legal way. Those who removed the Columbus statues and cancelled Columbus Day, not only obe...

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I'm hitting Capri Island, Italy, and I'm taking you with me. Here's the deal: this guide's the real Capri - history, maps, the works. When to go? About Capri's weather. You need to move smart. I'll show you how, from the Sorrento ferry to Capri's streets. Customs, etiquette, safety - I've got the lowdown. You'll learn to blend in and stay sharp. Ca...

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Here we are on a journey of discovery of Naples, a city where history intertwines with modernity in a mosaic of colours, flavours and culture. As you plan what to do in Naples in 5 days, let your curiosity and enthusiasm guide you. Naples is the place where pizza saw the light; it is a living treasure trove of art, history and traditions. An ideal...

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With family celebrations taking up the winter holidays and the summer a perennial struggle to mesh everyone’s schedules, spring break in Italy can be a great alternative. Schools generally close at least once between March and April, and stay closed for a week (or slightly longer, if you count two weekends); flights are often cheaper during these s...

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