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A beautiful Italian town is hailed as 'a feast for the eyes' but nobody has heard of it. Sirmione is a resort town on Lake Garda in Lombardy, Italy. It’s known for its thermal baths and medieval castle. It has been included in a list of the best places to travel in Europe this year by European Best Destinations, alongside Batumi in Georgia and Ponz...

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When I visited Bordighera last summer, the lush neighborhoods, Anglo legacy, and settled affluence reminded me less of places I know along the Italian Riviera and more of the Hamptons, New York’s perennial summer playground–at least the East End towns I remember before they became the high-wattage resorts they are today. Granted there are plenty of...

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The Sicilian granita is the pride of this enchanting island, an incredible triumph of flavour that refreshes and delights the island's sunniest summers. But how did such a delicacy come about? And what delicious flavours can we find? Read the article to find out all this and much more, including the country that, according to myth, gave birth to Si...

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Question: What is the most mysterious country on the planet, a place where you don’t need a passport or visa to enter, a nation that hires soldiers from another country to protect it, a country that has a population of around 800, it’s only national dishes could be summed up as a small, circular piece of unleavened bread and a sip of red wine, and...

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Basking in the sunny beach breeze by the Amalfi Coast. Touring the Caseificio Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory in Piano di Sorrento and Barlotti Caseificio in Paestum to taste an ancient Greek tradition. Hiking Mount Vesuvius to learn about its historic eruptions and enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples. These are a few of the adven...

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Aerolinee Siciliane, a new airline based in Sicily, is poised to make significant strides in improving mobility for residents and visitors of the island. The airline was conceived by Luigi Crispino and aims to address the high cost of air travel to and from Sicily, enhancing accessibility and affordability. The airline plans to operate out of Comis...

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Terre di Pisa is one of Italy’s newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations, and it is waiting to be discovered. This geographical area is ideal for wine tourism, especially in spring or fall. Sadly, most visitors to the region limit their visits to the over-touristed city of Pisa (which has the same name a...

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It is known as the “queen of the Venetian villas.” and indeed, Villa Pisani in Stra is a significant, elegant, majestic presence; it is impossible not to notice it as one travels along Veneto Regional Road 11, or the long road that leads from the center of Venice, from Piazzale Roma, to the gates of Padua, skirting the Brenta Canal, along which sta...

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Apulian food is famous around Italy for traditionally being vegetable-focused. The sun-soaked heel of Italy is home to a cuisine with centuries of history, defined by its simplicity and quality. From sweet eats to speciality pasta shapes, the one thing you must make it your mission to enjoy while in Apulia is all of the local food on offer. Here’s...

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Lake Iseo holds hidden corners of extraordinary beauty, often compared in majesty and enchantment to exotic places like Thailand. One of these treasures is Bogn Bay, a place that looks like something out of a postcard from the Philippines. Located between Riva di Solto and Castro, this bay offers a breathtaking panorama of sheer rocks plunging into...

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