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Looking for a home in Italy? Consider Le Marche

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:52

With the sparkling Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains at a comfortable proximity, a hilly and vibrant countryside as far as the eye can see -- you have to…

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Sharing Memorable Experiences on a Multigenerational Trip to Italy’s Abruzzo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/27/2017 - 04:21

[The Di Guglielmo Family from the New York area on a multigenerational trip to Abruzzo organized by Italia Sweet Italia last summer. Photo credits: Tony Di…

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See a Florence Icon Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:18

In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…

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A Gourmet Insider's Guide to Amelia and Surrounding

by Orna | Tue, 01/24/2017 - 04:45

Another trip to Umbria! My thoughts immediately turned to mountains, food and wine. As I packed my walking shoes I thought about how much I love the rolling…

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8 Ways To Live Like A Local In Umbria

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 01/19/2017 - 06:44

From wine tasting to cookery courses, and from sailing to walking, here are eight great ways for anyone to live like a local in the amazing area of Umbria! 1.…

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The Little House of the Owls: A Hidden Treasure in Rome

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 08:28

Visiting Rome, especially at the height of the tourist season, can be a frustrating experience. All the “must see” venues are besieged, and you have to fight…

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San Gemini: Umbria’s Charm at Its Best

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 06:00

Surrounded by the greenery of the Umbrian landscape, along the old Roman road Via Flaminia, San Gemini is a medieval town inscribed in the list of Italy’s most…

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A Trip Through Umbria's Lesser-Known Hill Towns

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/04/2017 - 11:52

Partly hilly and mountainous, and with a history of invasions, feudal and papal battles, it is no wonder that Umbria has so many towns built on high ground,…

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Madonna di Campiglio and the Brenta Dolomites

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 12/28/2016 - 10:31

By: Margherita Ragg Long before YouTubers and Instagrammers existed, the royals of Europe were the first influencers. If kings and queens put their seal of…

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Reconnecting on an Italian Cooking Holiday in Abruzzo

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sun, 12/25/2016 - 18:18

By Sam Dunham They say that “A tavola non si invecchia." At the table with good friends and family you do not become old. This couldn’t ring more true during a…