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

09/26/2019

This post is about Bussana Vecchia, an abandoned village near Sanremo and one of the most unique places in Liguria
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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

08/14/2019

In today's post, I take you with me to visit one of the most beautiful Italian gardens: 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

08/08/2019

In this post, I interview Kathy McCabe of Dream of Italy, who tells us about her love for Italy and shares with us some tips to enjoy the country at its best

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

07/18/2019

Some of the most beautiful places in Liguria are far from the sea. In this post, I take you to Triora, one of the most beautiful villages in Liguria.
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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

06/20/2019

The Museo Egizio is one of the most unique museums in Turin. If you are looking for things to see and do in the city, the museum is a great choice!
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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

05/30/2019

In this post, you'll discover Borgio Verezzi, one of the most beautiful villages in Liguria, with a scenic hike through its neighborhoods
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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

05/16/2019

If you are in Turin and are looking for something special to do while you are there, you could try Esperienza Vermouth, a great way to learn more about the city and go home with a unique souvenir.
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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

04/24/2019

In this post, I chat with Ilene and Gary Modica of Our Italian Journey, about becoming Italian citizens and traveling around Italy for one year (and much more)

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

04/17/2019

Easter is a great time to be visiting Italy. In the post, you will find lots of tips and ideas regarding things to do if you are celebrating Easter in Italy.
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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

04/04/2019

Rome can be quite expensive, especially if you want to visit museums and art galleries. If you are visiting Rome on a budget, in this post you'll find three 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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