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Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany.
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Extreme heat is forecast for Europe again this summer. Mediterranean Europe suffered a record-breaking heat wave last summer, and in some spots, high humidity or wildfires made it worse. Fortunately, the itineraries...
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More and more travelers are discovering the joy of experiencing a new place from the seat of a bicycle (or e-bike), the single-track of a hiking trail, or atop a horse, camel,...
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Travel The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries Joey Hadden 2024-08-04T10:28:02Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter...
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Disruption to affect Trenitalia and Italo services.Italy's high-speed trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo will take longer to reach their destinations in August, or will be cancelled, due to railway maintenance works.The...
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I’ve spent many months in Italy over the years, absorbing its history and beauty. I have even written guidebooks about the Amalfi Coast and Rome. My husband and I decided to return...
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Jessie Diggins (USA) had to give it everything she had up the most famous climb in skiing, Val di Fiemme, Italy’s Alpe Cermis, which is the final stage each year to conclude...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Linkedin N ext month, Matt Palmer, 60, and Lisa Barr, 63, a retired couple from Quincy, Mass., and Penni, their six-year-old retired racing greyhound, are moving...
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Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
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Katie McKnoultyDespite the world's obsession with Tuscany as a holiday destination, Grosseto seemed to have been left off the tourist map. However, it's now showing Italy how tourism can be done.When I...
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Visiting Italy during peak tourist season can be hectic.Lauren BreedloveI've traveled to many of Italy's most popular spots during the busy season.During peak tourist season, Italy can be hot and crowded, so...
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I lived in Europe for over four years and during that time had the pleasure of exploring lots of it myself. I also hosted several of my solo traveling friends that passed...
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Discover Renaissance masterpieces at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. Home » Places » Europe » Italy We take pride in providing authentic travel recommendations based on our own experiences such as unique images and...
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While most visitors to Europe head for the big tourist magnets, we encourage you to focus instead on the lesser-known, charming places where you won’t find the tour-bus crowds. Europe is filled...
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Just about everyone dreams of visiting Italy. Whether wandering amid Roman ruins or exploring the reach of the Republic of Venice, it’s a rite of passage for many travelers from around the...
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There are a lot of people who play a role in making a WOW trip exceptional, but it’s the private local guides who are the linchpin. These on-the-ground fixers bring to life...
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Home » Italy Travel News » 2024 is the Good Year for Italy Tourism with Solo Travel and Sustainable Tourism Growth Tuesday, July 9, 2024Reading Time: 3 minutesItaly’s tourism industry is experiencing...
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 days agoRome, Milan, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast may be the household names of Italy, but there are so many other amazing gems to explore. From...
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There's an unmistakable charm here. Brimming with undisturbed natural beauty, Italy's Puglia or Apulia is well worth the unpacking. It has a dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, sparkling white towns hugging the coast, and...
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If there's one thing about me, it's that checked-baggage fees are the bane of my existence. Whenever I'm flying internationally or domestically, I try to avoid it at all cost, so most...
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Travelers’ interest in sustainable tourism, aka ecotourism, in Italy continues to gain momentum. According to a survey published by Statista, awareness of sustainable tourism by Italians has increased significantly over the past...
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