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When Monica Kennedy booked the trip to the Amalfi Coast, she was hoping the time in Italy would save her marriage. It was 2017. Monica lived in a nice house in Connecticut in the United States. She worked as a clinical paralegal at Yale Law School. She’d been married for over 20 years. Her adult children had gone to college. In her spare time, Moni...

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While it’s still winter in Central New York, it’s never too early to think about your summer plans. For Syracuse University, students have an opportunity along with community members to travel to Italy. Students will get the chance as part of EDU-Tourism organized by the Whitman School of Management to travel along with professors to Florence for e...

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Two classes at Iron Mountain Schools are taking part in a unique online cultural exchange with students in a school in Italy. On Wednesday, seventh grade students in Eric Penn’s social studies class had their third meeting with their counterparts in Iron Mountain’s sister city of Sassoferrato, Italy. The students in Italy all speak English. North E...

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This year, Agrigento was named the 2025 Italian Capital of Culture. What does this designation mean? Cities across Italy participate in an annual juried competition to win the coveted title. In addition to receiving a substantial monetary award from the state, the winner garners international recognition, which is expected to boost tourism and the...

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Compiano is a medieval village in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, located in the Apennines, about 50 miles southwest of Parma. It sits at an elevation of roughly 1,640 feet, and offers stunning views of the hills and fertile valleys that define the local landscape. Despite its small size, Compiano has a rich history, well-preserved architecture, and...

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Spring is one of the best times to discover Sardinia in all its beauty. With its mild climate, longer days and awakening nature, the island offers a perfect mix of sea, excursions, events and traditions. Whether you are a trekking lover, a culture enthusiast or simply looking to relax, Sardinia in spring will amaze you with its wonders. If you are...

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Pantelleria, a volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia, is quite small, but it produces great wine. Geographically closer to Tunisia, it has a rich history that has seen the passage of different cultures that made their way from across the sea. “History has crossed this small rock sitting right in between two continents [of Europe and Africa],”...

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Sicily is not only a set for Il Commissario Montalbano, but a co-star with its history, art, architecture and iconic scenery. The transposition of Andrea Camilleri ’s novels to the small screen has led to the vivification of that land made up of a mosaic of Baroque villages, historic palaces and seascapes that tell centuries of civilization and cul...

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Wondering what to do around Verona? We're here to help you choose the perfect itinerary. Just beyond Juliet's House and the iconic Arena, there's a whole world waiting to be explored, one step at a time. Verona is a fantastic launchpad for exciting one-day trips. The best part? No car needed! Thanks to efficient buses service, you can get to any de...

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When my daughter graduated this summer, I thought it would be great for her to explore the world. She visited one of her friends in the United States, spending a few weeks in Georgia and touring the southeastern coast with her friends. But when she landed, one of the first things her host asked was, “Why Georgia? You’re from Rome, the city of La Gr...

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