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Crystal-clear waters, which, in the time - and space - of a few strokes, pass from the most delicate shades of turquoise to the most intense notes of blue. Very fine sand, which caresses the step. Breathtaking views. There are five Italian destinations included in the 2022 ranking of the forty most beautiful beaches in Europe, drawn up by the Briti...

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If you have been reading my blog for some time, you will know that while there are some ubiquitous dishes in Italian cuisine, food in Italy is actually very regional and in fact not only each region, but each city and even each village have their own special dishes – or their own specific (and usually secret) recipe to prepare a famous dish. The sa...

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We most commonly call it pizzica, tarantella but it’s also known as taranta.  It is the hypnotic, mesmerizing music of Salento, in Puglia, with varieties of its dramatic rhythm – and of the dance style that goes with it – popular also in other areas of our South, especially in Campania. While Italophiles and Italians all over the world are familiar...

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Salento: In the heart of the Tavoliere, between the Valle della Cupa and the Terra d’Arneo, you can cycle lightly on rural paths, among olive groves, dairies factories, wine cellars and the baroque architectural beauties. From Lequile to Copertino to Leverano, discovering the countryside on the outskirts of Lecce, which gives shelter to the cyclist...

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The Italian city of Brindisi, once known as the “door to the Orient” for its ancient role in maritime trade, sees the world’s current shipping snarls as an opportunity to reclaim its status as a key hub for commerce, with some help from European Union funds. The key to its success would be to widen its port to host growing numbers of so-called RoRo...

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With more than 400 facilities, 150 courses with at least 18 holes and golf resorts in super panoramic locations, Italy offers a great opportunity to all golf enthusiasts: combining their favourite sport with a trip to a dreamy setting. Here we have selected for you the most scenic greens, perfect for a top-grade golf holiday. The wine golf course:...

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The art of papier-mâché in Lecce, a phenomenon unique to Apulia, dates back to a period between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when the development of arts was linked to the increasing number of churches and monuments.  At this time, the craftsmen of Lecce discovered that the art of “plasticising” paper allowed them to create myriad sacr...

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A proverb states: bread is the staff of life. In Bari, substitute focaccia for bread. There, life swirls around focaccia. It’s created and seasoned with local products. The scent of herbs, tomato and yeasted bread wafts out onto nearly every street from a focacceria or panificio (bakery). The baresi eat it daily. It’s versatile, eaten as a snack, q...

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If you know us a little bit, you will already know that we are great lovers of Italian cuisine. In every city we travel to, one of our priorities is to taste some of its typical dishes. We think it’s an essential part of a trip, and we love it! We once lived in Bergamo, and when it came to food, we were very lucky! From one side, Bergamo is not amo...

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The Easter traditions in Southern Italy is characterized by the presence of numerous rites that, in the South of Italy, preserve deep and remote ties with ancient traditions. From Campania to Sicily, in fact, pilgrimages, processions and ancient and sometimes bloody rituals mark the days of Holy Week recalling and representing the death and resurre...

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