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Pizza, pasta, and gelato: these three holy grail food items are often what spring to mind when thinking of Italian cuisine. And while they are undeniably delicious, visitors can sometimes overlook the endless list of other cuisines on offer, like these delicious Friulian dishes. In fact, what most people recognize as “Italian food“ generally refers...

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Mention “the Italian Riviera,” and people are apt to respond, “Yes, the Amalfi Coast is on my bucket list.” But the Amalfi Coast, south of Naples and more than 400 miles away, already has a name: the Amalfi Coast. The Italian Riviera, or Liguria, on the other hand, stretches between the Tuscan coast all the way to where the country ends at the Fren...

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About 60 km north of Rome, in the province of Viterbo, lies Ronciglione, a village that, because of its incredible beauty, deserved the title of Borgo dei Borghi 2023 (The Village of the Villages 2023). The Jury that decreed its victory was composed of a careful selection of experts including geologist and popularizer of science Mario Tozzi. After...

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“Italy without Sicily leaves no image in the spirit. It is in Sicily that we find the key to everything… The purity of the contours, the softness of everything, the yielding exchange of colors, the harmonious unity of the sky with the sea and the sea with the earth.”  I couldn’t have said it better myself. With these words, Johann Wolfgang Von Goet...

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In an effort to curb overtourism, one picturesque Italian province is putting a cap on visitor numbers, joining the growing ranks of intensely-popular travel destinations that have imposed new restrictions on tourists..  The autonomous Trentino-Alto Adige region, located in the northeasternmost part of Italy bordering Switzerland and Austria, has a...

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Largely underground and enigmatic, an example of unparalleled archaeological wealth, the Black Colosseum is located in Sicily in the heart of Catania. Although little known compared to the most famous Colosseum in Rome and Arena di Verona, the Black Colosseum is one of the major Roman amphitheaters.  With a circumference of about three hundred mete...

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In the eastern part of Umbria you’ll find the Umbra Valley, which stretches roughly from Spoleto to Assisi. While these two locations are now world-renowned, not everyone knows about the other treasures of this fantastic area,  inhabited since ancient times. The ideal starting point for our itinerary is Campello sul Clitunno, a small fortified vill...

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American Airlines is relaunching at Rome Fiumicino where, starting next winter, the direct connection to Dallas Fort Worth will become annual "to meet the increased demand for flights between Rome and the United States," said Kyle Mabry, vice president - operations and commercial, Emea and Apac of the airline. The first flight between Italy and Tex...

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According to a 2022 Unione Italiana Vini (Italian Wine Union) report, an estimated 255,000 cantinas are found throughout the boot. Quite honestly, anyone—from the big names to humble roadside shops—will deliver that dreamy dolce vita combo of beautiful views, tasty homecooked meals, and tipsy tastings. But for every gaggle of traditional wineries (...

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Last week Italy was, again, struggling with the conundrum of mass tourism. One of the country’s most charming seaside towns, Portofino, has just introduced legislation to dissuade tourists lingering for selfies: there will be fines of up to €275 (£243) if they block traffic or pedestrians in two “red zones” of the beautiful bay. It’s the latest in...

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