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With their mild, sunny climate and glorious Alpine views, the Italian lakes have drawn visitors to northern Italy since Roman times. Today they’re an outdoor playground for all kinds of travellers, from couples who love the glam grande dame hotels and villas – which have drawn the likes of George and Amal Clooney to these shores – to families who w...

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The next time you’ve had a less-than-great day, or your mood dips, or you listen to two or more Lewis Capaldi songs in a row, apparently, there’s one simple way to make yourself feel better: by eating a bowl of pasta. That’s the word, according to a study conducted by the Behavioral and Brain Lab at the Free University of Languages and Communicatio...

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Conductor Gianandrea Noseda made a triumphant return to Teatro alla Scala in an informal role as cultural ambassador, leading the U.S. National Symphony Orchestra that he has made more “luminous” with his personal loan of centuries-old Italian-made instruments. Noseda’s energetic performance Monday evening marked the emotional highlight of the NSO’...

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Often Italian villages are real treasure chests that preserve the history, art and culture of the territory, exceptional places to visit for discovering the extraordinary beauty heritage of this country. And today, in fact, we will find out one of them: set off with us towards Sabbioneta, a jewel of Renaissance in the province of Mantua founded by...

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Lake Pusiano is a wonderful natural gem located between the provinces of Como and Lecco, in Lombardy, more precisely in Brianza. Although less famous than the nearby Lakes of Como and Lecco, Lake Pusiano offers enchanting landscapes and a tranquility that make it a true paradise for nature lovers and those seeking an escape from the chaos of daily...

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If you love romance, beautiful scenery, and mouthwatering food (and, to be honest, who doesn’t?), then you should look no further for reasons to visit Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, which can be found in the region of Lombardy. A visit to the area during any time of the year feels akin to stepping into a movie set, as referenced by the fact...

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Lately, I seem to have Milan on my mind. To me, the Grey Lady is a dynamic city that propels you into modern Italy, setting itself apart from the Grand Tour allure of Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples. Milan never quite gets the standing ovation that I feel she deserves for her architectural and cultural legacy, design innovation and Italian histor...

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To see what’s next in the sartorial sphere, look no further than Istituto Marangoni Miami, the fashion school that’s radically embracing innovation. Founded in Milan in 1935, this leading university now has locations all over the world. Its most recently opened outpost, Istituto Marangoni Miami, harnesses the spirit and energy of the dynamic South...

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Italians are adamant about recognizing and protecting their heritage. There are consortiums that protect regional products like Parmigiano Reggiano, organizations that preserve the country’s artistic and architectural treasures, and even official designations for the country’s most beautiful villages. I Borghi più belli d’Italia is an association f...

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Capital of Lombardy and the leading metropolis of Northern Italy in terms of economic importance and international recognition, Milan is also the World Capital of Fashion and Design, as well as an eclectic city full of charm. Here, we can visit iconic attractions of extraordinary artistic value, such as the Duomo or the Last Supper by Leonardo da V...

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