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Dive Into Egyptian Ancient History In Turin: A Visit To The Museo Egizio

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I have never been a big fan of the Museo Egizio in Turin, I have to admit it. 

Unlike many other kids in elementary school, I was not fascinated by Egyptian ancient history and culture, so the mandatory visit at the Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum) was a bit boring for me. I could say that my teacher was not good at sparking my interest in the topic, while at the museum, but probably I was just not paying attention and only thinking about what we would do next.

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[Hidden Italy] A Scenic Hike To Discover One of The Most Beautiful Villages in Liguria

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I always say that the best way of seeing Liguria is to go up. 

As you may already know, Liguria is a tiny stretch of land between the sea and the hills. This is what makes the region so special: space is limited and villages are often perched on the hills overlooking the sea, with houses clinging to steep slopes.

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Esperienza Vermouth: A Fun Way To Learn More About A Really Typical Italian Drink

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I think I need to add one more reason to visit Turin to my list. 

Do you remember my post listing 10 reasons to add Turin to your Italy itinerary? Well, I think I need to update that post because I have found a new reason to go there and it is awesome!

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Expats in Italy: A Chat With Ilene and Gary About Becoming Italian Citizens and Traveling Around The Country for One Year

It’s not actually an expat I am interviewing today but someone with a great story to tell. 

To be more precise, it’s not someone but a couple: Ilene and Gary Modica of Our Italian Journey, a blog that tells the story of their one-year trip around Italy. As it happens in most cases, I have virtually met Ilene because she commented to a post on my blog. In the comment, she left a link to her blog: when I checked it and briefly learned about their story, I immediately sent an email to Ilene asking her if she was interested in being featured here. 

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Celebrating Easter in Italy: What To See and Do To Enjoy It At Its Best

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Are you in Italy around Easter? Well, that’s definitely a great time to be here!

If you are visiting tourist places, they might be quite crowded but there are so many unique traditions and celebrations around the country that you will easily forget about the crowds.

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Visiting Rome On A Budget: Three Amazing Works Of Art You Can See For Free

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Visiting Rome can be quite expensive, especially if you love art and want to see museums and art galleries. 

Museum admittance is not exactly cheap and there are so many works of art in the city that you can easily end up spending a fortune – totally worth it, but quite challenging if you are on a budget. However, as it often happens in Italy, there are some absolute gems that can be seen without spending a euro cent.

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[Places I Recommend] A Hostel That Makes You Feel At Home: The Beehive Hostel in Rome

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I don’t like traveling alone, I have to admit it. 

I am a solitary person and I love spending time alone but when it comes to traveling, that’s a whole different story. If I travel alone, I tend to become anxious and feel the need to be with people. Moreover, when I visit a new place I really like to share what I see and feel with somebody else. [Read more…]

How Italians Celebrate Carnival: Three Traditional and Unique Festivals in Italy

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Carnival is a quintessential Italian festivity and there are a lot of festivals everywhere in the country at this time of the year.

Around mid-February, depending on when Carnival falls each year, every town – even the smallest one – celebrates Carnival. The most common way of doing it is having a parade with floats, music, and people wearing masks. People parade along the streets and then meet in the main city square for some frittelle (fritters) and drinks.

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Can a city be described by some objects? 15 items (plus one) that represent Genoa

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If you have been following me for a while, you may know how much I love Genoa and how hard I try to describe the city – and my region in general – from an authentic point of view. 

You may remember my most recent post about the city, where I gave you a list of reasons not to miss it when you come to Italy, the one about a food tour to discover its delicacies, or another one about the oldest confectionery shop in Italy, which is in Genoa.

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[Hidden Italy] Noli: A Small Town With A Long History

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Charming little villages are probably the best thing you can see in the Italian Riviera.

The sea is nice, the beach is lovely, the scenery is breathtaking but what makes the difference, really, are those little towns you find here and there, some by the sea, some perched on the hills above. They are what makes this area truly unique, in my opinion.

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