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The Day I Climbed an Erupting Volcano and Lived to Tell the Tale

The ground shook under my feet as I stood at the rim of the active volcano. Ash spun in the ...
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Mount Etna: Guide to Hiking, Wine Tasting and Villages on an Active Volcano

Standing at the base of Mount Etna, I felt absolutely tiny next to Europe’s highest active volcano. This giant rises ...
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Mount Etna: Europe’s Most Active Volcano and Sicily’s Natural Wonder

Mount Etna towers at 3,403 meters (11,165 feet), dominating Sicily’s eastern coastline. When I first caught sight of it, I ...
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Gola Su Gorropu: Hiking Through Europe’s Deepest Canyon in Sardinia

Right in the rugged heart of Sardinia, Gola Su Gorropu waits—seriously, this place called my name, and if you love ...
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Reaching Paradise by Boat: The Journey to Sardinia’s Most Beautiful Hidden Beach

Off the eastern coast of Sardinia, there’s a treasure that seems straight out of a fairy tale—Cala Goloritzé beach. I’ll ...
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The Day My Hiking Boots Gave Out in Sardinia’s Grand Canyon

I never thought my old hiking boots would betray me in Sardinia’s stunning Gorropu Gorge, which people call “Europe’s Grand ...
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Gorropu Gorge: Europe’s Deepest Canyon Hidden in Sardinia’s Mountains

You’ll find one of Europe’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders tucked away in the rugged mountains of eastern Sardinia. Gola di ...
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Descending 656 Steps to Meet Neptune: A Journey to Sardinia’s Famous Cave

Neptune’s Grotto sits perched on Sardinia’s northwestern coast, and exploring it takes a bit of nerve—and, honestly, some decent shoes. ...
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Stromboli: Guide to Visiting and Hiking One of Earth’s Most Active Volcanoes

Stromboli rises from the deep blue Mediterranean, one of Earth’s most active volcanoes and a real jewel among Italy’s Aeolian ...
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The Night I Watched Nature’s Fireworks on Stromboli’s Summit

Standing at the summit of Stromboli Volcano at night ranks among the most breathtaking moments of my life. The dark ...
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Stromboli: The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean That Erupts Every 20 Minutes

Stromboli volcano rises about 3,000 feet above the Tyrrhenian Sea, and honestly, I couldn’t wait to see it with my ...
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Sailing Between Volcanoes: My Adventure in the Aeolian Archipelago

Picture yourself gliding through crystal-blue waters while active volcanoes loom on the horizon, their dark outlines cutting into the Mediterranean ...
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Flying Between Mountains: The Day I Ziplined Across an Italian Canyon

There’s just something wild about gliding through the air, a harness the only thing between you and the jaw-dropping Italian ...
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Marine Reserve Snorkeling: The Underwater Wonders of Porto Cesareo

The crystal-clear waters of Porto Cesareo have been calling my name for years, and I finally answered. This hidden gem ...
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White Cave and Black Abyss: The Contrasting Chambers of Castellana

Deep beneath the charming town of Castellana Grotte in southern Italy, I stumbled upon a hidden world of natural wonders. ...
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Suspended Between Heaven and Earth: My Zipline Flight in the Lucanian Dolomites

Picture yourself gliding through the air, almost like a bird, high above mountain peaks in one of Italy’s most jaw-dropping ...
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Soaring Between Villages: The Thrilling Zipline of Basilicata

Picture this: you’re standing on a platform high above the Lucanian Dolomites in southern Italy, about to launch yourself between ...
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Sea Stacks and Hidden Coves: Boat Tour Adventures from Vieste

There’s just something unforgettable about hopping on a boat tour from Vieste and cruising along the Gargano coast. The white ...
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Kayaking Italy’s Heart: My Adventure on Lake Scanno’s Waters

Last weekend, I stumbled upon one of Italy’s best-kept secrets: Lake Scanno, a gorgeous heart-shaped lake tucked away in the ...
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Climbing to Clouds: How I Discovered Italy’s Most Dramatic Castle

My journey to Rocca Calascio started with an early morning hike through the misty hills of Abruzzo, Italy. As I ...
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Boat Caves and Hidden Coves: My Summer Escape to Ponza Island

Last summer, I discovered Italy’s best-kept secret – Ponza Island. This enchanting Mediterranean gem, just a few hours from Rome, ...
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