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I’ve come from the isle of Manhattan, where clocks tick on New York minutes and anxiety hums in the streets. I’ve landed in Sardinia, a Mediterranean island (outsized only by Sicily) where stress feels out of place among the mountains, verdant with maquis, and blue waters that shift in color like an ombré of indigo. Regarding time, everyone seems t...

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“We commenced work and are proud of the result: now we are waiting for the other town councils to follow suit”. The mayor of Limone sul Garda, Franceschino Risatti, is talking about a stretch of cycle path on Lake Garda that some (perhaps rightly) have called the most beautiful in the world. He puts down its successfully completion to the fact that...

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In the past, when the powerful Este dynasty ruled the duchies of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio in Emilia-Romagna, the palaces and castles they owned were decorated with precious paintings even on the outside, especially in order to convey political messages and to celebrate the history of the family, who dominated the area for almost six centuries, fr...

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From the ravishing views, to the captivating historic towns to the divine cuisine, Sicily has it all and then some. While Taormina and Catania seem to always top visitors’ must-see list, the Sicilian “Wild West” offers a beautifully authentic experience, minus the crowds. Heavily influenced by the Arabs and the Carthaginians, both of which have had...

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It may be hard to believe, but there are still fantastic, beautiful places in Italy that aren’t overrun with travelers. Some of them, in fact, aren’t far from popular tourist areas, which make them an excellent add-on to a trip.  One example is the province of Friuli Venezia Giulia, northeast of Venice. It has beautiful scenery, fascinating histori...

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Peschiera del Garda – a walled city on the south bank of Lake Garda – was mentioned by Dante Alighieri in Canto XX of his “Inferno”, when the poet has Virgil describe the journey undertaken by Manto, a fortune-teller from Thebes and the daughter of the mythological prophet Tiresias. After her father’s death, Manto traveled at length in Northern Ita...

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If the marvelous beaches and azure waters of Sardinia are reason enough to plan a trip, once you’re there, take some time to explore the region’s inner area, and especially Barbagia, where you’ll find the heart and soul of this magical island. Barbagia is a vast mountainous region of central Sardinia (province of Nuoro), extending alongside the Gen...

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Milan, once a central nexus for air-travel, may regain that distinction thanks to the efforts of Air Italy. Formerly known as Meridiana, nearly half of Air Italy was purchased by Qatar Airways in 2017. Qatar Airways is one of the world’s top-ranked airlines. With a hub in Milan, Air Italy is taking steps to re-center the city as an international tr...

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We have recently introduced a new section to our online magazine to help you discover pleasant walking and trekking itineraries to explore the natural beauties of Italy. It seems only fair to begin our adventure with the dama bianca, the white lady, of the Alps: the Mont Blanc. We will start with a series of easy-to-walk itineraries, perfect if you...

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In Sicilia le belle spiagge non mancano. Qualunque sia il vostro stile di vacanza sull’isola troverete di certo il vostro personalissimo angolo di paradiso. Basta solo scegliere. Come? Abbiamo selezionato per voi le 30 spiagge più suggestive dell’isola. Lasciatevi ispirare. A due passi da PalermoPartiamo da un luogo davvero imperdibile, la Riserva...

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