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In Rome, Nero’s Domus Aurea Comes to Life with 3D Animations

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/07/2017 - 09:15

A visit to the recently reopened archeological restoration site of the Domus Aurea in Rome has been enhanced thanks to the introduction of new multimedia…

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Secret ��ý: Sniffing Out Truffles in Abruzzo

by Anna Lebedeva | Sun, 03/05/2017 - 22:06

Oscar and Lady, two adorable Lagetto Romagnolo pups, wagged their tails enthusiastically sniffing the ground under an oak tree. Oscar started digging the soil…

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A Walk Through Vicenza, City of Palladio

by Orna | Wed, 02/22/2017 - 09:59

Vicenza is a small jewel of a city in the Veneto located half way between the cities of Verona and Venice; two spectacularly popular tourist destinations. The…

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See the Vatican Like You’ve Never Experienced It Before

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 02/16/2017 - 06:01

A visit to the small country (yes we said country, since 1929) of the Vatican is a must for any first-time visitor to the Eternal city of Rome and ��ý’s…

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Small Town Veneto: Ten Destinations Not to Miss

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 02/13/2017 - 10:05

Veneto is our featured region of the month this February and today we're taking you on a tour of some of its most charming small towns to discover a side of…

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Falling in Love With Spoleto in 48 Hours

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 16:43

Off the main tourist track in ��ý’s green heart, you could say that Spoleto to coin a very overused term in travel writing is “a hidden gem.” While most…

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Sharing Memorable Experiences on a Multigenerational Trip to ��ý’s Abruzzo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/27/2017 - 04:21

[The Di Guglielmo Family from the New York area on a multigenerational trip to Abruzzo organized by Italia Sweet Italia last summer. Photo credits: Tony Di…

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See a Florence Icon Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:18

In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…

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A Gourmet Insider's Guide to Amelia and Surrounding

by Orna | Tue, 01/24/2017 - 04:45

Another trip to Umbria! My thoughts immediately turned to mountains, food and wine. As I packed my walking shoes I thought about how much I love the rolling…

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New in Rome for 2017: The Improved Palazzo Barberini and Galleria Corsini Museums

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/18/2017 - 00:00

[Photo: Galleria Corsini, Rome] Add two more palaces-museums to your already long list of things to see in Rome: Palazzo Barberini and Galleria Corsini, which…