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Capri is a stunning, rocky island in the Bay of Naples surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.  It sits just off the Sorrentine Peninsula, easily reached by ferry from both Sorrento and Naples. Taking a day trip to Capri is the perfect idea if you’re looking to soak in amazing views, discover unique sights, and maybe even do...

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My family of five recently traveled internationally for the first time together. Many of our friends called us brave when we said we were going to Italy with three toddlers, ages 4, 2, and 2, for two weeks. While the comments were meant to encourage us in our travels, they did the opposite for me, and I wondered if we were setting our kids up for f...

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Going on holiday in autumn? Visit Italy like a local. You'll have so much to see, smell, taste and experience. September always comes with a veil of melancholy: let's put it aside and welcome a crisp and lively new season.  The must-scented air heralds the grape harvest turmoil. La vendemmia is a ritual turned into a celebration that is becoming in...

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I am Abruzzese. The blood of Abruzzo runs through my veins. My grandparents grew up in Pettorano Sul Gizio (photo above and below), a small town in the center of a protected reserve. When I obtained my Italian citizenship, I established my residency in Carunchio, another small town in Abruzzo, to maintain the connection. When someone tells me that...

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Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions. The smallest is named Val d’Aosta. Have you ever heard a non-Italian yearn with desire to visit Val d’Aosta? Unlikely. They pine—instead—for strolling through Tuscan villages or hunting Piedmont truffles or cruising Campania coastlines on a Vespa or sipping Nero d’Avola wine in Sicily. Val d’Aosta? F...

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Travelers tend to head to the big name destinations like Venice, Florence, Rome, and even Naples when visiting Italy. But there are many equally, if not more, beautiful villages in the European country that are largely unknown, even among some Italians. In fact, Italy is dotted with over 5,000 gorgeous, under-the-radar villages with great food, pri...

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As Italy’s general election looms, the public is asked to go to the polls for another national campaign: I Luoghi del Cuore (or "Places of the Heart"). The initiative is conducted by FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), a private, non-profit organization that serves as the National Trust of Italy.  Working in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural H...

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Considering that Emilia-Romagna is the birthplace, and current production home, of signature Italian delicacies including Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, and Modena balsamic vinegar, it was surprising to learn at a recent tourism event in NYC that this compact, centrally-located region is less visited than other Italian regions. Ro...

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Briny, tart, and surprisingly complex, the tiny Mediterranean caper has played a key role on dinner plates for several thousand years. Can you imagine Pasta Puttanesca or Caponata or Chicken Piccata – and don’t forget tartar sauce -without the pungent, slightly sweet punch of these little flavor bombs?  You’ve seen them in tall cylindrical jars on...

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From the Michelin-starred restaurants of Paris, France to the pizza sellers of Rome in Italy and Lisbon, Portugal’s mouthwatering pastéis de nata, Europe’s culinary specialties and the quality of its restaurants – as well as their diversity – are such that foodie travellers have plenty of options. And this summer, vacationers certainly got stuck in...

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