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by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 03/18/2014 - 21:05
“One of the reasons I love traveling to Italy is to experience its depth of history. I’m a bit in awe of it actually,” says American business owner James…
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by sarahdimaggio | Mon, 02/10/2014 - 05:26
We decided on New Year's Eve: this was going to be the year we would finally make it to Italy. So we planned our family trip meticulously. We wanted to see…
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by Barry Lillie | Wed, 02/05/2014 - 06:32
The northern region of Lombardy, named after the northern Lombards, a Germanic tribe who invaded and drove out the Romans, is Italy’s most developed and…
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by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/31/2014 - 02:00
Often overshadowed by neighboring Trentino with its famous Dolomites, Valtellina, a vast area extending for 200 kilometers within the northern region of…
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by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 01/31/2014 - 01:00
Perhaps not surprisingly, the Chianti area of Tuscany retains the lead as the top destination for farm holidays (agriturismo) preferred by both Italians and…
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by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 01/30/2014 - 01:00
The Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, the banks of the Tiber river, the deserted streets, the quiet paths at Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo under threatening…
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by Barry Lillie | Sat, 01/18/2014 - 03:00
If you’re looking for a break from the traditional Italian destination, why not try the Val Venosta Valley in the South Tyrol. Located just over the border of…
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by John Heseltine | Fri, 01/17/2014 - 06:41
After a 45-minute drive from Turin you make out the impressive outline of the Alpine peaks that create the vast barrier between this part of Italy and…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 12/17/2013 - 05:55
In the photo: the Castle of Miramare in Trieste. FAI is set to begin working on the 19 Italian sites that were selected as part of the sixth edition of “I…
Lifestyle
by Katia Amore | Fri, 12/13/2013 - 07:00
Forget the 80s, Italian ski resorts of the 21st century rock! Find out what you need to wear, what the locals love to do and generally how to make the most of…