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In this column, I’ve already written about my new love for South Tyrol, Italy. It’s the country’s northernmost province and a two-hour drive north Venice. The Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are located here, and it’s a destination rich with history, culinary culture, active pursuits such as hiking and skiing, and dramatic scenery...

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It’s certainly no secret that a beautiful mountain region like the Dolomites would be a spectacular winter destination for ski enthusiasts, but did you know that there are many more activities besides traditional downhill skiing to keep you busy here! In fact, there is so much to do in the Dolomites in winter, you may need to come back again and ag...

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On an early morning in late autumn 2019, I drove with two friends from my family's small rural home in Northern italy toward the town of Bassano del Grappa, where we would meet our fishing guides. The car axles whimpered through each turn. The road was flanked by walls of dolomite, valley floors of grapevines and verdure. Passing through villages w...

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The Trento Grape Garden is a project of the Muse - Trento Science Museum, in collaboration with Cantina Endrizzi, maison of Trentodoc and more, which has focused on a sustainable demonstration vineyard in the “Museum’s biodiversity gardens”. The Grape Garden is a journey through history and tradition. In fact, wine-growing in Trentino has ancient o...

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Trentino, a region mainly known for its mountains and as a paradise for outdoor activities guards precious museums and historic monuments that allows you to retrace several stages of the history of Italian and international art, from the Middle Ages to today. So if you’ve never thought of Trentino as a region for arts and culture, think again; and...

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The month of November can be an ideal time of the year for a holiday in Italy. The low season makes every destination lower cost than usual, as well as providing the advantage of being able to better enjoy the artistic and natural beauty of the Peninsula in a quieter and less congested by great tourism. Here are some recommended destinations for an...

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Living, farming, breeding, producing, and consuming: until now we have done this under the illusion of possessing unlimited resources, and we have damaged the planet, which is our home, our garden, and our paradise. To mend the planet and restore the lost balance, we are slowly taking up the path of attention and care. It's happening everywhere, in...

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We love fall travel, when the temperatures are still pleasant enough but the crowds of summer have usually subsided. It is also that time of the year to enjoy beautiful colors as nature transitions into the colder season, and a time when many iconic food products of Italy are harvested and celebrated at local food and wine festivals.  Here are four...

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In Italy there are incredible and wonderful places with a lot of history. In particular, in the Trentino area there is one of the most characteristic refuges of Europe. It is the Sancturay of St Romedio In Val di Non, a mangnificent example of classic Christian art from the Middle Ages, built on top of a spur of rocks 700 meter high. This place is...

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The breathtaking region of Alto Adige is a crown jewel of Italy, but a hidden gem still undiscovered by many Americans travelers. With is stunning mountains, vast green valleys, and fascinating combination of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures, however, Alto Adige offers much to explore all year long. Also known as South Tyrol, Alto Adige is Italy’s...

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