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A popular saying, often the bearer of great wisdom in the Italian culture, tells that: "Whoever goes to Santa Fiora, there falls in love with it". Is that true? Well, we are about to discover it today by leaving for the wonderful Tuscany, a region full of enchanting historic villages to visit. Our journey today takes us to Santa Fiora, a real gem i...

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It’s a controversial opinion, but Rome’s major sites are overrated. Crowded, costly and utterly devoid of charm, the city’s most visited landmarks have been cheapened in the age of mass tourism into little more than a box-ticking – or selfie-taking – exercise. Which isn’t to say you shouldn’t go. Everyone should be accosted by a middle-aged Italian...

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Less famous than its neighbours Catania and Palermo, who have long charmed visitors with their centennial history, Ragusa is a comparatively newer city that can still enrich tourists with its architecture and culture. Immersed in an area very rich in natural and architectural beauties to visit, the city stands on the Hyblaean Mountains which is als...

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From pizza and pasta every other day to breath-taking views of the Mediterranean, the first two weeks of my semester abroad have flown by. With how much I’ve done these days, it feels like I’ve been living here for a month. I’ve learned a lot about myself and my surroundings, learned to appreciate the opportunities I’m given, and have already met p...

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I'm hitting Capri Island, Italy, and I'm taking you with me. Here's the deal: this guide's the real Capri - history, maps, the works. When to go? About Capri's weather. You need to move smart. I'll show you how, from the Sorrento ferry to Capri's streets. Customs, etiquette, safety - I've got the lowdown. You'll learn to blend in and stay sharp. Ca...

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Spring is a season that brings life back into nature: flowers bloom, trees fill with green leaves, and birds sing again. It is a time of awakening, rebirth and joy that is manifested in every corner of the Earth. Similarly, slow tourism is a way for us to connect with nature and awaken our senses and our desire for discovery. While spring invites u...

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 visited Viterbo many years ago. The monuments, like the famous and unmistakable Loggia of the Papal Palace, were gray from bus soot. I took a picture anyway--with a film camera. Digital was a dream of the future.  I recently returned to a glistening city in the digital era. We had rented an apartment in a medieval tower above a small but important...

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A rotating door of tens of thousands of foreign diplomatic staff call Rome home. Italy’s capital city hosts several United Nations and intergovernmental organizations that attract international talent from all sectors, who converge in the Eternal City for a few weeks, months, years–upon arrival, it’s never clear how long you’ll stay. I’m on my 5th...

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Florence is the capital of the Tuscany Region, historical city of medieval origin, a fixed stop for world tourism. Every year tens of thousands of people visit what has been defined as the cradle of the Renaissance. Florence is a city overlooking the river Arno, maze of streets and alleys set in medieval and Renaissance buildings. Just walk through...

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Italy is top of a new ranking for overall reputation as a European tourist destination but it needs to improve on its institutional use of social media, the market research company Demoskopika said on Saturday. Italy comes top of the new European Tourism Reputation Index at 109.1 points, followed by Spain at 105.3 points and Germany at 101.6 points...

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