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The Susa Valley is the longest valley in Italy, stretching just over 100 km (60 miles) from the western edge of  Turin all the way to the border with France. Forested hills lead to high snow-capped mountains as you travel …

Sightseeing tour of Verona at Piazza dei Signori. Why is there the rib of a whale hanging down under an arch? Have you ever heard about mr Girolamo Fracastoro? And do you know how Scaliger Tombs are and why the …

Growing up in the States, I had heard two things about the origins of Halloween: 1) that it had originated as a Pagan festival and 2) that it was the secular version of the Catholic All Hallow’s Eve. I suppose …

Ever since I started traveling to the Salento sub-region of Puglia I fell in love with…well, its olive trees. It’s hard to explain until you’ve actually experienced driving through miles and miles of thousands upon thousands of olive trees… as far …

Going to Venice? Here a classic shortlist of the top 5 things to do. 1. Going to Burano Burano is one of the many islands around Venice, and together with Murano (which is not the same place) also one of …

My visit to Santa Margherita on the Ligurian coast of Italy came quite by accident.  I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to actually spend a little time in this beautiful seaside town several years ago. Roughly ten thousand Italians …

Like every year, Lonely Planet experts list the best destinations picking among countries, regions, and cities. No surprise that Italy is present with Rome as number 10 city, and Friuli Venezia Giulia as the number four region. The decision behind …

Looking for a new city to add to your itinerary on your next visit to Italy?  Turin has a lot to offer.    Turin is one of the more prominent cities of Italy but is relatively undiscovered by tourists. It …

Sure, Spring and Summer are the two most popular season with travelers that chose to spend time in Italy, but traveling during shoulder season can have some advantages too. Most fair and festivals, especially those geared towards a local crowd, …

There’s something enticing and quintessentially romantic about train travel: watching the landscape changing before one’s eyes, crossing remote areas, having time to relax and unwind and take in the views are just some of the reasons why many enthusiasts consider …