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Italy has a boundless artistic and cultural heritage, its works bear witness to centuries of creativity. Sculpture is the most intriguing of all artistic applications, transforming matter, giving it a shape, giving it a story, making it alive is one of the most evocative artistic acts, delivers the artist's genius to the observer. The art of sculpt...

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Glitzy Como, sporty Garda, refined Maggiore – these are the A-listers of the Italian lakes. Little Lago d'Iseo hardly gets a mention by comparison. The pages of the brochures are distinctly empty of its name. Therein lies the charm, the reason why this hidden S-bend of water in the Lombard Alps is surely among the best lakes in the country. Snaking...

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Udine is one of those understated places, full of elegant Venetian architecture and quiet, cobbled squares, but without the tourist crush you get elsewhere. It's tucked away in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a region in Italy's far northeast that borders both Austria and Slovenia. Living in Udine offers a rhythm that’s both relaxing and refined, revolving...

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Islands are appealing as much for what they offer as for what they don’t—24/7 access, a fondness for punctuality, the daily drama of mainland life with all its complex, shifting demands. Remoteness, or at least the idea of it, has always been integral to their allure, drawing everyone from backpacking nature lovers to high-profile billionaires in s...

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In the truest heart of Tuscany, where the hills seem hand-drawn and the rows of vines trace the landscape like musical scores, lies Radda in Chianti, embraced by vineyards and guarded by ancient walls, perched on the ridge between the Arbia and Pesa rivers.Known as the "village of vineyards" by those who truly know it, Radda is a medieval jewel, sh...

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We scheduled a culinary tour of Palermo for one of the first days after our arrival in Sicily. Avid food enthusiasts, we were eager to learn about the city’s famous street foods and decadent desserts. We also knew a culinary tour could serve as an introduction to the city’s history and culture. So we booked a full-day (5.5 hours) private tour of th...

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Hop on a hydrofoil from Milazzo, Sicily, and in less than two hours you’ll find yourself on the beautiful island of Salina. Stromboli's volcano stands tall on the distant horizon, and unlike Sicily, there are not many crowds of people. Locals whizz by on mopeds while only a few tourists relax at a sea cove on the side of the road. Salina is the sec...

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Sorrento and Salerno are just 50km apart. In between? One of the most iconic stretches of coastline in Italy and the world. The Amalfi Coast is a timeless summer classic drawing millions of visitors every year. Got less than a week? This practical Amalfi Coast travel guide covers all the must-see stops, the best places to stay, and what to do each...

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When people ask where most American expats live in Sicily, many will point to Palermo or the tourist towns. However, the underdog city of Catania has a significant, if less conspicuous, international community, partly thanks to the nearby NATO base. Sprawling along the Ionian coast at the foot of Mount Etna, this vital port city is considered by ma...

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Some schools just have a feel to them. You notice it right away. When I visited the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR), it didn’t feel like a place where students were just getting through the day. It felt alive. Kids were engaged, teachers were connected, and the whole campus gave off a sense of purpose. A first grader proudly walked me throu...

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