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The Sori Loop: A Late-Spring Hike on the Italian Riviera

by emily.collins | Tue, 05/23/2023 - 14:25

The heart of Liguria is just a couple of hours from frenetic Milan and Turin, and as such is often seen as the “summer escape” from city chaos. It certainly…

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3 Winter Hikes in Liguria for Escaping the Cold

by emily.collins | Mon, 01/16/2023 - 12:42

Liguria is best known for the Cinque Terre, the glamorous jet setters in Portofino, and as a popular weekend respite for hot and bothered Milanesi who flock to…

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Summer Hiking in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/27/2021 - 05:57

As a passionate hiker, I especially love hiking ��ý’s Dolomites, where I have explored quite a bit. I wasn’t prepared though for the spectacle that is Val…

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A Pilgrim, a Dog, and a Donkey

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 08/18/2021 - 11:05

Nothing much happens in my sleepy village in the Veneto, but yesterday there was a ripple of excitement. I heard from my friend in the next street that a young…

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Three Volcanos in ��ý You Can Hike

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/13/2020 - 08:42

For those looking for a bit of a thrill, and a different Sicilian experience, consider hiking to the top of a volcano. Here are three you can climb. …

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Fall Foliage: On The Chestnut Trail in South Tyrol

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/08/2017 - 01:35

I have a passion for hiking and ��ý spoils me with enchanting mountain trails around the Apennines and the Alps. When I heard about the chance of…

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Walking in Abruzzo, A Short Guide

by Anna Lebedeva | Wed, 10/28/2015 - 17:53

I often see surprised faces when talking about how close Abruzzo, dubbed as “the greenest region in Europe”, to Rome is. Just over an hour-drive from the…

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Top 5 Places in ��ý for Hikers

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/11/2015 - 06:00

With this article, ITALY Magazine begins a new series called “Walking ��ý”. The series focuses on places in ��ý best explored on foot, from gorgeous…

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Hiking Adventures in the Dolomites

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/17/2015 - 04:00

The Croda Rossa mountain was looming above me. It was grand and beautiful, albeit almost a bit menacing. I was hiking the Alta Via della Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo…