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Like most study abroad students, I was in complete denial that my time in Rome would eventually end. After five surreal months, I’d fallen in love with Italian culture and the beautiful place I’d come to call home. As the days slowly crept toward my planned departure date, I found myself plotting ideas to extend my trip. As a student on a budget, I...

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Italy has always been a land of passage, adventure and amazement for countless travelers from every corner of the world. A land that has welcomed everyone and continues to do so, from the heroic explorers of remote eras to the modern intellectuals of the Grand Tour, up to the stars of cinema and sports champions who today still choose Bel Paese as...

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For many years, my family and I had wanted to visit this region in southern Italy, but our numerous travels, sometimes thousands of kilometers away, had made it impossible. This year, driven by the fact that Marinella and I hadn’t seen each other for over five years, we decided to take the first direct flight to Brindisi. Final destination: the whi...

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Italy, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. From ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and awe-inspiring natural landscapes, these sites embody the essence of Italy's cultural and historical significance. Each location offe...

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Amid the flat plains of Sardinia, Italy, stands a well-preserved nuraghe. Next to it, sits a small Romanesque-Byzantine church with mysterious origins. It’s not clear when exactly it was built or by whom. It is at least 1000 years old, and has served several purposes throughout its life. Besides employing stones that are clearly recycled from the o...

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My wife and I have fallen for Genoa - hard. We first visited last year in February, and when the opportunity for another trip came up this summer, we couldn’t resist. With stunning ocean views, towering mountains, and a rich history, Genoa has everything you could want from an Italian getaway. On a clear day, when you look out over the ocean, you c...

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Bakary Tamba surveys his neat kingdom of sand, and smiles. The folded cream parasols on his patch of the Adriatic coastline stretch almost to the water’s edge, all perfectly aligned. The fine, blonde expanse is manicured and already warm to the touch. Offshore, a small yacht is coaxing a few knots from the morning breeze. All is as it should be — s...

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Turin is a city that knows how to surprise, with its Savoy elegance, its historic cafes, and its world-famous museums. In just one day, you can experience a concentration of art, culture, gastronomy, and history, discovering hidden corners and breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the discovery of what to do in 24 hours...

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Imagine being in one of the most enchanting places in the world, surrounded by majestic mountains tinged with pink and orange at sunset. Imagine immersing yourself in a world of peace and solemnity, surrounded by the white of snow. You are in the Dolomites, Europe's largest and most fascinating ski destination. A natural spectacle that takes your b...

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Hell is other people when you travel. We don’t like other tourists clogging our favourite places, and increasingly nor do the locals. Barcelona, Mallorca, Venice and elsewhere have all been in the news for protesting visitor numbers or attempting to limit them. But if the pushback is relatively recent, the problems are longstanding. Rome is the lat...

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