5 Reasons to Visit Mount Etna and What to Know Before You Go
Sicily’s Mount Etna boasts the most otherworldly scenery in Italy. It’s a lunar landscape of black sand, volcanic rocks, and oozing lava flows that…
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The Best Places to Celebrate Carnival in Italy (Beyond Venice!)
Carnival in Italy (or “Carnevale”) is a huge winter festival, usually complete with masks, parades, music and parties. Starting as a final celebration before Lent…
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10 of the Best Books on Italy
With a great book on Italy, you can experience the country’s sights, sounds food and culture of Italy… right from your own home! Whether you’re…
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Mount Etna: The Surprising Way to Ski Sicily
There are a lot of ways to enjoy Mt. Etna, but one of the most surprising is skiing on it. While Europe’s largest active…
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The Best Small Towns in Southern Italy and Sicily, in Photos
If you like our online travel guides you’ll love our walks. Check out all our expert guided tours at walksofitaly.com. And if you like…
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The Pelagie Islands of Sicily
The Pelagie islands are some of the most stunning islands in Italy, and they boast some of the best beaches in Italy, too. Located…
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The Best Beaches in Italy
Want to head to the beach in Italy? Great idea! With more than 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy boasts hundreds of beautiful beaches. Here…
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5 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Italy
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…
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Caravaggio’s Crazy Life: The Paintings of a Killer
In our previous post on scofflaw and artist Caravaggio (born Michelangelo Merisi), we told the story of his turbulent life up to the point…
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The Best Food in Sicily: What to Eat While You’re There
Planning a trip to Italy? We’re here to help. Our free, online travel guide to Italy has any info you might need and don’t miss our…
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