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This Early-Morning Rome Walk Beats Any Gym Routine

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/07/2022 - 09:30

My relationship with Rome was admittedly rocky on my last few visits. I failed to marvel at its archaeological and artistic wonders anymore, overwhelmed…

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Walking on the Via Francigena in Tuscany

Tuscany is Better on Foot: Region Launches New Walking Routes

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:11

Is the walking vacation a temporary travel trend or here to stay? While the idea of exploring places on foot, moving from one destination to the next…

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Into the 'Wild Blue' - Discover Sardinia's Most Spectacular Trek

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/24/2021 - 04:41

It’s described as the most spectacular and challenging trek in the whole of Europe. While I’m not for absolute statements and I certainly haven’t done…

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Summer Hiking in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/27/2021 - 05:57

As a passionate hiker, I especially love hiking Italy’s Dolomites, where I have explored quite a bit. I wasn’t prepared though for the spectacle that is Val…

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A Pilgrim, a Dog, and a Donkey

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 08/18/2021 - 11:05

Nothing much happens in my sleepy village in the Veneto, but yesterday there was a ripple of excitement. I heard from my friend in the next street that a young…

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Partial view of the magnificient gardens at Villa Farnesina

Secret Rome: Five Crowd-Free Sites to Enjoy

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/24/2021 - 04:44

Whether it’s your first time in Rome or the tenth, the following often overlooked places will give you some great insight into the history, art and archeology…

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Aerial View of the Small Garda Town, tourist resort on the coast of Lake Garda, view from the Rocca di Garda, small hill overlooking the lake

On Lake Garda, A New Walking Itinerary Amid Vineyards and Villages

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/04/2021 - 09:04

A new walking itinerary has been inaugurated on Lake Garda: the Cammino del Bardolino (Bardolino Way), 100 kilometers to be covered on foot or by bike…

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The castle in Rapallo and colorful houses on the Italian Riviera

Walking in Liguria: Postcard Perfect

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 12/01/2020 - 05:48

A five-day walking itinerary in a beautiful corner of Liguria was inaugurated this summer. It’s called Cammino nel Tigullio and takes place, as the name…

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Plaque depicting Dante on a wall in the streets of Florence

Italy Wins Two Awards in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/17/2020 - 06:26

There is one Italian destination in Lonely Planet’s just released annual Best in Travel 2021 list: and that is ‘Le Vie di Dante’ (Roads of Dante) in the ‘…

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From Palermo to London by Foot: Romeo’s Inspiring Journey

by rochelledelborrello | Tue, 10/13/2020 - 04:02

COVID has changed the world dramatically, many of us are mourning not seeing relatives or travelling around the world, and the tourism industry is in tatters.…