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In the marvelous setting of Sicily, particularly in the historic and enchanting city of Messina, which boasts an extraordinary cultural and gastronomic heritage, you can find a bakery laboratory unlike any other, offering much more than simple baked goods. Panyllo is a place where tradition meets innovation, where recipes handed down for generation...

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Taranto is not the romantic Puglia visitors have been clamoring for in recent years. But it is a city in bloom and one with the potential to become a creative capital of southern Italy–if given the right energies and investments.  The City of the Two Seas–so called because it overlooks both the Ionian Sea (the Great Sea) and an inland body of water...

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With its relaxed pace of life, Italy is a popular pick for expats looking to live abroad after retirement. Landscapes differ greatly across the country, however, so one social media user Dramatically Expatic, whittled down her top picks for best places to move to in 2024. According to the Italian news outlet, El Sole 24 Ore, Udine was named the bes...

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Ostuni isn’t just an aesthetic delight. Its white-washed buildings are not just beautiful: they’re also a historical (and technical) device for combatting the ravages of the relentless southern Italian sun, keeping the houses below them cool enough to be tolerable. Ostuni is also an archaeological delight: its main tourist attraction is its 15th-ce...

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Natural World Safaris has conducted a study to determine the hottest destinations for Americans in the summer of 2024. To do this, experts at Natural World Safaris analyzed Google search volumes using the tool Ahrefs to find out which destinations are on the top of everyone’s list this year. They not only looked at the destinations that have increa...

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That’s one pricey pup! A woman who spent about $1,000 on travel costs to include her dog on a month-long holiday around Italy says it was “totally worth it.”  Catherine Sophie didn’t want to leave behind her beloved 3-year-old Maltese, named Teddy as she galavanted around Italy for a month — so she decided to bring him as her travel buddy, no matte...

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A restored 17th-century monastery that now serves as a villa with multiple apartments and commercial vineyards in the Piedmont region of Italy is heading to auction later this month. In addition to its history as a Catholic monastery, the estate in the province of Asti—known as Azienda Agricola Montefiorito—has also served as a restaurant and hotel...

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Florence is one of the most beautiful, fascinating, and culturally rich cities in all of Italy with more than enough choices for the whole family. Whether you are a first-time traveler, returning for a second trip, visiting as a family or flying solo, this list of the top things to do in Florence will help you navigate the city without feeling over...

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As I eagerly shared my upcoming journey to Portovenere, Italy, with a friend, they echoed the common question: “Where is Portovenere?” It’s a fair inquiry, considering this charming enclave remains a well-kept secret tucked away along the north-western coast of Italy, gracing the shores of the Ligurian Sea. Officially recognised as the Gulf of La S...

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Italy is often described as an open-air museum, with archeological marvels and hidden gems around every corner. However, it’s safe to say that visitors often have specific artworks and sites in mind when they arrive. After all, as long as they have existed, certain Italian artworks have earned their heralded spot on tourists’ bucket lists. Sandro B...

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