When you think of travel to Italy, Versilia, in the region of Tuscany, might not be the first destination that comes to mind. Located in the shadow of the well-renowned areas of Chianti and the Val d’Orcia, Versilia is definitely off the beaten path. But Versilia has it all, including the rolling hills and lovely vineyards [...]
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Do you know Italy… by region? It might seem like a lot to ask, but if you’re planning a trip to Italy, knowing Italy’s regions is a great place to start! The country is broken up into 20 official regions, which you can think of as districts—similar to states or provinces. What are the different [...]
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Trying to find out about the trains that connect the Cinque Terre’s five towns? Don’t know how to get there, how long they take, or where you’re supposed to buy your Cinque Terre train ticket? We’re here to help! After all, while the Cinque Terre is famous for its hiking, you might not always want to hoof [...]
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Dan Brown’s latest book, Inferno, will be released May 14—and, yes, it’s set in Florence and was inspired by Dante’s Inferno (the first part of the Divine Comedy)! The fourth book in Brown’s series about fictional Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, Inferno is the second novel that Dan Brown has set in Italy. Angels and Demons, Brown’s breakout book, dealt with Vatican secrets [...]
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It’s spring in Italy, and that always makes us think of… where to find Italy’s most beautiful gardens! From Renaissance gardens to ancient valleys to seaside villas, verdant green spaces are scattered across Italy. And this, of course, is the time of year to see them! Here are 5 of our favorite gardens in Italy… [...]
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Lake Massaciuccoli in Versilia, Tuscany, an off-the-beaten-path gem in Italy
Mascarpone cream and strawberry sauce
Trulli of Alberobello, Puglia
