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Val di Noto: Eight Baroque Towns Rebuilt After Destruction to UNESCO Perfection

I’ve always been drawn to places that rise from destruction with even more beauty, and Val di Noto in southeastern ...
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Taormina: How to Experience Sicily’s Most Glamorous Town Without Breaking the Bank

Taormina sits perched on a hillside above the glittering Mediterranean, and honestly, it deserves the title of Sicily’s crown jewel. ...
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Buffalo Mozzarella and Ancient Temples: A Perfect Day in Paestum

Just a stone’s throw from the Amalfi Coast, you’ll find Paestum—a place where time feels like it slows down. On ...
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Greek Temples in Perfect Preservation: The Wonder of Paestum

Walking through the ancient site of Paestum in southern Italy honestly feels like stepping into a time machine. Just a ...
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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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Better Than Pompeii? Why Herculaneum Offers a More Intimate Ancient Experience

When I first visited the Bay of Naples, I expected Pompeii to be the highlight of my archaeological adventures. Instead, ...
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Thermal Paradise: The Healing Waters of Ischia’s Gardens

Just off the coast of Naples, I found a true thermal paradise that hooked me on my first visit. Ischia, ...
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Italy’s Most Underrated Destinations That Locals Keep Secret

Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast always steal the show, but Italy hides so many treasures that most tourists never ...
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Why Italy’s Small Towns Captured My Heart More Than Its Famous Cities

Rome and Florence pull in millions of visitors every year, but honestly, it was Italy’s small towns and villages that ...
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Finding Authentic Italy: Beyond Venice, Florence and Rome

When most people dream of Italy, they think of Venice, Florence, or Rome. I’ve done the same—snapped photos at the ...
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How I Explored 10 Italian Regions in One Epic Road Trip

Last summer, I set out on what turned into the adventure of a lifetime—a 3-week road trip across 10 wildly ...
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Scicli: Sicily’s Hidden Baroque Gem in the Ragusa Province

In southeastern Sicily, the town of Scicli offers a breathtaking escape from the tourist crowds that flock to its more ...
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Finding Inspector Montalbano: My Journey to Sicily’s Famous TV Locations

The moment I landed in Sicily, I couldn’t help but feel I was tracing the steps of one of TV’s ...
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Scicli: The Baroque Film Set That Became a Television Star

Tucked away in southeastern Sicily, Scicli has gone from being a quiet baroque treasure to a surprising television star. I ...
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Catania: Sicily’s Most Underrated City with Baroque Grandeur and Street Markets

Nestled at the foot of Mount Etna, Catania sits quietly as one of Sicily’s hidden gems. Too many travelers breeze ...
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Bosa’s Rainbow Houses: The Most Colorful Town in Sardinia

Tucked away on Sardinia’s western coast, Bosa grabbed my attention the moment I glimpsed its rainbow houses lining the calm ...
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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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Cala Goloritzé: The Beach with a Natural Limestone Spire Rising from Azure Waters

Tucked away along Sardinia’s Baunei Coast, Cala Goloritzé is a hidden gem that just got crowned the World’s Best Beach ...
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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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Modica: Chocolate Traditions and Baroque Splendor in a Canyon Setting

Tucked away in southeastern Sicily, Modica grabbed my attention the second I glimpsed its dramatic canyon landscape. Honey-colored Baroque buildings ...
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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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