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Ortygia Island: The Beating Heart of Historic Syracuse

Wandering through the ancient limestone streets of Ortygia, I couldn’t help but feel like I’d tumbled into another era. This ...
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When the Sea Gave Up its Secrets: The Boat Houses of Herculaneum

In the shadow of Vesuvius, I stumbled upon one of archaeology’s most haunting treasures. The boat houses of Herculaneum, uncovered ...
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Messina: Rebuilt from Earthquakes and War into a Modern Port City

Messina sits at the northeastern tip of Sicily, a city that’s risen from the ashes more than once. If you ...
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Cala Luna: The Half-Moon Beach Hidden Between Limestone Cliffs – Sardinia’s Secret Paradise You Need to Discover

Tucked away on Sardinia’s eastern coast, Cala Luna feels like a secret the Mediterranean decided to keep for itself. This ...
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Marsala: Beyond the Famous Wine to Ancient Ships and Pink Lagoons

When I first landed in Marsala on Sicily’s western coast, I came for the fortified wine. But honestly, this place ...
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Marsala: Wine Country and Ancient Punic Heritage in Western Sicily

Marsala sits quietly on Sicily’s western coast, and honestly, it pulled me in the moment I got there. This ancient ...
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San Pietro Island: The Little Genoa Off Sardinia’s Southwest Coast

Just seven kilometers from Sardinia’s rugged southwest coast, San Pietro Island sits quietly, waiting to surprise travelers like me who ...
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Castelsardo: The Fortress Town Watching Over Sardinia’s Northern Coast

Castelsardo sits perched on a rocky promontory, gazing out over the Mediterranean’s endless blue. The medieval charm here is hard ...
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Cefalù: The Complete Guide to Sicily’s Prettiest Coastal Town

Cefalù sits quietly on Sicily’s northern coast, and honestly, it stole my heart the first time I saw those golden ...
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Beyond the Blue Grotto: Finding Solitude on Popular Capri

Capri’s Blue Grotto always draws crowds, but honestly, there’s so much more to this Italian island than that famous sea ...
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Nora: The Ancient Trading City Where Three Civilizations Met by the Sea

Nora sits perched on a small peninsula near modern-day Cagliari in Sardinia, and honestly, it’s a remarkable window into the ...
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Sicily Views and Art Nouveau: Walking Reggio’s Elegant Promenade

Strolling along Reggio Calabria’s waterfront promenade, I feel like I’ve wandered into a living postcard. The walkway gives you jaw-dropping ...
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The Most Beautiful Kilometer in Italy: Reggio’s Famous Seafront

When I first set foot on the Lungomare Falcomatà in Reggio Calabria, I finally got why people call it “The ...
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Poetto Beach: The Urban Shore That’s Cagliari’s Summer Living Room

Poetto Beach hugs the Sardinian coast, stretching for eight stunning kilometers between Cagliari and Quartu Sant’Elena. I fell for this ...
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Cefalù: Medieval Fishing Village Below a Massive Rock

Cefalù sits quietly on Sicily’s northern coast, and honestly, it grabbed my heart right away. There’s this perfect mix of ...
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Capo Testa: The Granite Wonderland at Sardinia’s Northern Tip

Picture yourself standing among massive granite boulders, their shapes twisted by wind and sea, while crystal-clear water splashes on both ...
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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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Neptune’s Grotto: The Spectacular Sea Cave Beneath Capo Caccia’s Cliffs

Tucked away at the base of the dramatic, 110-meter-high Capo Caccia cliffs in Sardinia, Neptune’s Grotto absolutely floored me when ...
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La Pelosa Beach: The White Sand and Turquoise Water Gem of Northern Sardinia

When I first set eyes on La Pelosa Beach in northern Sardinia, I just froze. The crystal-clear turquoise water meeting ...
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Trapani: Gateway to the Egadi Islands and Western Sicily

Trapani sits on Sicily’s western edge, and honestly, it hooked me the second I arrived. There’s just something about the ...
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Medieval Fortress Above Perfect Beaches: The Dual Appeal of Roccella

Roccella rises above the crystal-clear waters of Sicily’s northeastern coast. Here, medieval history and beach paradise come together in a ...
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