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While you may already be well-acquainted with some of the best day trips from Rome such as Pompeii, Tivoli, and Florence, there’s another enchanting option that might not have yet crossed your radar: the picturesque town of Orvieto. You can reach the town in just about 1.5 hours, making it an easy and accessible city to explore. Given the abundance...

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Sicily, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, is an island steeped in culture and traditions that are unlike any other. So, what is it that makes Sicilians so exceptional? Is it their storied history, their mouthwatering cuisine, or perhaps their warm-hearted hospitality? Join us on a journey to uncover the essence of Sicilian culture and expl...

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A stunning ancient city beloved by a world-famous Hollywood star is shockingly under-visited compared to some of its peers. Turin, located in Piedmont, Northern Italy, was established as a Roman community as early as 28BC and was briefly the national capital before the country unified in the 19th century. While it has since become a regional capita...

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A 14th century Tuscan castle in the middle of Napa Valley? No, your eyes are not deceiving you. This is the surprise that greets many visitors to California’s wine country. Castello di Amorosa is a winery located near Calistoga, California, that was built by Dario Sattui, a fourth-generation vintner who wanted to honor his Italian heritage and his...

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Renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, Abruzzo has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the greenest regions in Europe. This picturesque locale is primarily characterized by its undulating and mountainous terrain, which covers an impressive 99% of its land. Notable among these natural wonders is the majestic Gran Sasso...

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Alps, valleys, Alpine villages criss-crossed by torrents and covered in snow, clean air and the scent of Christmas: this is the backdrop to the Christmas Markets in Aosta Valley. A truly magical setting that goes well with the Christmas atmosphere. Every year thousands of people visit these renowned and characteristic markets.  Among the most impor...

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Perhaps the most famous Roman ruins in Italy are those of Rome and Pompeii, but there are many others. The Italian peninsula was long the heartland of the Roman world, and it is full of Roman ruins and cities often overshadowed by Rome and Pompeii. One of the forgotten Roman cities in Italy is Aosta, called the "Little Rome of the Alps." It is part...

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Anghiari is a charming medieval village, an architectural jewel located in the heart of the Tiber Valley in the province of Arezzo, in what is known as the Tuscan Valtiberina. Characterized by its cobblestone streets, ancient stone dwellings, and panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside, it offers a cultural and historical immersion of an ancient...

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Il vino in Alto Adige viene prodotto da più di 2.500 anni, ma per molti versi si sta affermando per la prima volta, grazie a un inebriante cocktail di cambiamenti climatici, decenni di ricerca scientifica sulle complessità del terroir alpino e iniziative di qualità a lungo termine. Oggi l'Alto Adige è considerato la regione produttrice dei migliori...

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Every year, UN officials reveal a plethora of new landmarks and landscapes that will be added to their prestigious World Heritage List. Being included not only raises awareness of these cultural and natural sites for tourism, but also offers these important areas greater protection. For years, Italy has reigned supreme with the most UNESCO World He...

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