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It happens all the time with Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily’s Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions – and I end up writing about all the things that are not on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as Learning and Discovery. Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the...

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Opera composer Giuseppe Verdi famously said, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” Today, the destination’s appeal remains undeniable: In 2018 alone, Italy was named the number-one global destination on Virtuoso’s Luxe Report (it also made the list as a top destination for millennials, honeymooners and families) and ranked third on Trave...

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While Italy is known for its stunning beaches and exellent city-breaks, it is also an ideal country for a lakeside holiday. In fact, there are so many stunning lakes surrounded by luxury villas, vineyards and picture-perfect towns that it can be hard to choose where to go for your next getaway. To help you decide, here are ten of the most beautiful...

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The Doric order was one of the three orders of Greek and Roman architecture (the other two are Ionic and the Corinthian). This temple, which fortunately survived the destruction that ensued during the Carthaginian sacking of Segesta, is a fantastic relic from that architectural era. But strangely, as fine as the structure is, it has several compone...

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Italy’s riches extend to its 7600-kilometer coastline where you can find dozens of beaches with such lavish beauty it's hard to decide which one to choose. Here are seven of these spectacular coastal havens—ranging from north to south and to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia— that offer unforgettable seascapes and often surroundings that are as me...

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Buzz travel guru Rachel Beresford recently ventured off to Trentino in Northern Italy to explore all the region had to offer. Here is her review... Everyone has a list of places they are desperate to visit in their lifetime — those countries and cities that you just cannot wait to see. The likes of Paris, Rome, Venice and New York come up time and...

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If you have already visited Bologna, the capital of the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, you probably have fallen in love with the city (like we did) for any number of reasons: - You’ve marveled at the beauty of its medieval porticoes, nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a defining architectural element of its well-preserved historic center....

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The town has fewer than 400 residents and seems to be on track for complete abandonment. To breathe life back into the waning community, Civitacampomarano has been inviting artists from around the world to participate in an annual street art festival. The idea started back in 2014, when a local named Ylenia Carelli sent an email to Italian street a...

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“Sicilian novels and memoirs that speak of food are more important to me than cookbooks,” says Mary Taylor Simeti, a grande dame of the vibrant Sicilian kitchen and culture.  “Sicily’s culture, including its food, is a magnificent melting pot, an accumulation of contributions from all the various civilizations that conquered the island throughout h...

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From the Aeolian Islands in Italy researchers at the depth of about a mile, found a lush coral forest. Located to the North of Sicily, these forests are rich in species previously unknown coral. This finding will be used for creation of the reserve in this area to attract tourists. The scientists examined deep-sea world of a group of about eight It...

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