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When Karim Aga Khan IV first saw the land he had purchased in Capriccioli, a coastal area in the northwest of Sardinia, there was practically nothing around it. Years later, he recalled that in 1960, it took several hours to travel from Capriccioli to Olbia, which was 25 kilometers away, and at that time, there was no potable water, and no phone se...

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On a quiet stretch of the Mediterranean, just northeast of Italy’s Sardinia, sits the tiny island of Tavolara – often called the “world’s smallest kingdom.” Measuring just three miles long and one mile wide, it’s easy to miss, but this hidden gem is packed with history, beauty, and a little touch of royalty. Rising 1835ft above the sea, Tavolara’s...

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Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, is a gem that promises an extraordinary lifestyle. Nestled between Italy, Spain, and the North African coast, Sardinia offers a blend of enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.  Sardinia boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the Mediterranean. The island is renowne...

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Sardinia usually conjures images of Mediterranean beach vacations, where blue-green waters lap at shores and celebrities float their yachts along the harbor of la Costa Smeralda. While that is a part of the island scene, it’s not the reality for most Sardinians, and certainly not what life is like in Barbagia, the mountainous interior region southw...

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