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[Hidden Italy] Cervo: A Little Perched Village That Will Steal Your Heart

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I have taken a decision: I want to show you all the charming villages in Liguria. 

It is going to be quite an effort because there are a lot of beautiful villages in Liguria but it’s a nice sacrifice to make because it gives me the possibility of enjoying the beauty of places I know and discovering new ones too.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Milan in Your Italy Itinerary

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Milan has been considered one of the ugliest Italian cities for a very long time.

Everybody said it was grey and depressing, a place where people would only think about working and making money because there was no real beauty around.

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[Hidden Italy] Leonardo’s Vineyard in Milan

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When I say that one of my favorite cities in Italy is Milan, I frequently get puzzled looks. 

But I strongly believe what I say: Milan is a really beautiful city if you take the time to go beyond the obvious and discover what’s hidden behind the surface.

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[Hidden Italy] A Visit to Bussana Vecchia, an Abandoned Village That Has Found a New Life

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My mission to help you discover interesting and unique places in Liguria continues. 

In these past months, I have taken you to Noli, a small place with a very long and important history, to Triora, a remote village up in the mountains that is famous for its dark past, and to Verezzi, a small town that offers scenic views and great hiking opportunities. But there are many more places to discover.

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[Hidden Italy] The Gardens of Villa della Pergola in Alassio

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Even if I am not an expert gardener, I have a sincere passion for plants and gardens.

In particular, I really like visiting gardens and I am very lucky to live in Italy because there are a lot of very beautiful Italian gardens to visit and enjoy.

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Tips for Visiting Italy: An Interview with Kathy McCabe of Dream of Italy

I will never be grateful enough for Instagram and all the beautiful people I have met on that platform.

You know, we always hear many complaints about social media but so far I only have positive things to say about them – and about Instagram in particular. Social media are made by people and being able to connect to people who share your passions, your interests, your way of thinking, no matter where they live, is truly awesome.

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[Hidden Italy] Visit Triora, The Village of Witches, Awesome Bread and Fascinating Old Houses

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As I said quite a few times before, some of the most unique villages in Liguria are not by the sea.

Well, don’t misunderstand me, there are some true gems by the sea, like Varigotti, Camogli, Portovenere, Cinque Terre and many more, but the sheer uniqueness of some places inland is incomparable, in my opinion.

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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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