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What better way to head to the world’s oldest horse race than in Italy’s first luxury train? La Dolce Vita Orient Express is offering two new trips to Siena, Italy, to see...
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Siena is a city in central Italy’s Tuscany region, and is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings.
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Home » EUROPE » Italy Reigns Supreme in 2026: Rome, Milan and Sardinia Take Over the World’s Bucket List—Get Ready for the Ultimate Tour! Published on January 6, 2026Italy is gearing up...
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Traveling through Italy with children rarely follows a plan, and that’s half the charm. You move slower, notice more. A piazza becomes a playground, a café stop turns into lunch, and nobody...
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I can hear the echoing laughter of children in the piazza, their shoes making a pitter-patter sound on the cobbles as they run around. Autumn sunlight scatters itself through potted olive trees...
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Italy is a country that enchants every traveler, blending history, art, and beauty into a living masterpiece. From the snow-capped Alps to the sun-drenched Mediterranean shores, every region feels like stepping into...
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The world’s most glamorous train service is adding a new journey linking two of Europe’s most timeless destinations. From spring 2026, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will launch its first-ever route from Paris to...
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Looking for the best places to retire? Why not consider Italy. A new report from International Living highlights seven regions in Italy where retirees can live at surprisingly affordable prices. In fact,...
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Siena Valdivia I was walking through the winding, cobblestone streets of Siena on a hot June afternoon when the realization struck: I was living in Italy. I spent this past summer in...
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Home » Italy Travel News » Rome To Siena New Italy Vintage Train Experience On Restored Carriages Offers Travelers A Slow Travel Escape Into The Authentic Soul And Landscapes Of Tuscany Published...
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Home » Alternative tourism » Your Ultimate Guide To The Top Five Slow Travel Destinations of 2025: Epic Getaways and Unforgettable Experiences Published on August 22, 2025In 2025, slow travel is taking center...
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Most college students wouldn’t think twice about traveling to Italy: it’s a classic travel destination with endless sightseeing, a rich history, delicious food, and gorgeous scenery. Yet I came to Italy on...
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My first trip to Europe was in 2012. It also happened to be my first solo trip and the inspiration for one of my first blog posts. I found an amazing flight...
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June is a popular month for travel around the world, and for good reason: The Northern Hemisphere is starting to warm up for summer and the kids are officially out of school;...
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Home » EUROPE » Now Italy Stands Together with Japan, Portugal, New Zealand, France, Costa Rica to Boost Slow Travel and Fight Overtourism, New Updates You Should Know Wednesday, July 9, 2025Slow...
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taly’s colourful discourse of history, art and natural beauty brings a sense of an open-air art museum to the landscape. Tourists can visit the long-lasting ruins of Rome, lush canals to walk...
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After four decades of living in Italy, I am still often struck by how perfect it is for a post-nuptials break, be it an extended, all-bells-and-whistles tour or a short and sweet...
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With its expansive rolling vineyards, elegant cities bursting with culture, and enchanting medieval villages, no region quite captures the essence of la dolce vita quite like sunny Tuscany. Some of Italy’s best-loved...
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian-made luxury train, rolled out of Roma Ostiense Station on April 4, 2025, on an inaugural journey that took passengers on a two-day "Tastes of...
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Home to some of the planet's greatest artworks, historical monuments and food – and with the kind of varied landscapes that you often have to cross continents to see – Italy elates, inspires...
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From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but...
