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Finding Ligurian Culture on a Sardinian Island: My Cultural Journey

When I landed in Sardinia, I really didn’t expect to stumble on traces of Ligurian culture tucked away in this ...
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Finding Arab-Norman Treasures in Sicily’s Unexpected Corners

Sicily’s hidden corners hold some of the Mediterranean’s most captivating architectural treasures. As I traveled across this sun-soaked island, I ...
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Orgosolo: The Revolutionary Spirit of Sardinia’s Mural Village

Orgosolo sits tucked away in Sardinia’s rugged Barbagia region. When you arrive, the town greets you with a burst of ...
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Green Island Adventures: Hiking Ischia’s Volcanic Landscape

Stepping off the ferry onto Ischia, I feel like I’ve stumbled into a secret world. Nature here seems to have ...
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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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Asinara Island: From Prison to National Park on Sardinia’s Wild North

Off the northwest coast of Sardinia, there’s a hidden gem with a wild story of change. Asinara Island used to ...
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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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How Noto’s Golden Stone Caught My Heart in the Late Afternoon Light

I first caught sight of Noto just as the sun started to dip, washing the baroque town in this almost ...
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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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Byzantine Perfection: The Geometric Harmony of La Cattolica

When I stood in the heart of Stilo, Italy, La Cattolica completely drew me in. This small, ancient church doesn’t ...
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Oristano: Ancient Heritage and Wetland Wonders in Western Sardinia

Nestled on Sardinia’s western coast, Oristano swept me off my feet with its mix of ancient heritage and raw natural ...
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Jazz by the Sea: The Musical Heritage of Roccella Ionica

Nestled along the gorgeous Calabrian coast, Roccella Ionica isn’t just about those sparkling Blue Flag waters. Every summer, this little ...
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Finding Sardinia’s Soul in the Mountain Traditions of Nuoro

Wandering through Nuoro honestly feels like stepping right into Sardinia’s soul. This town hugs the slopes of Mount Ortobene, which ...
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Nuoro: The Mountain Capital of Sardinia’s Most Traditional Region

Tucked away on the slopes of Mount Ortobene in central-eastern Sardinia, Nuoro gives you a real taste of the authentic ...
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How I Used Olbia as the Perfect Base for Exploring Sardinia’s Paradise

When I caught my first glimpse of Sardinia’s turquoise waters from the plane window as we approached Olbia, I just ...
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Getting Lost Between Ragusa Alta and Ibla Changed My View of Sicily

I didn’t think I’d fall for Sicily like this. Last summer, I wandered between Ragusa Alta (the upper town) and ...
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Finding the Best Views of Cagliari from Secret Hilltop Gardens

Cagliari stole my heart the very first time I saw its colorful buildings tumbling down toward the Mediterranean. It’s one ...
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The Island Where Everyone Speaks Ligurian: My Cultural Surprise

I’ll be honest: I didn’t expect to be so thrown off the moment I set foot on this little Ligurian ...
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Chestnut Forests and Ancient Villages: Autumn in Irpinia

When the golden leaves start to tumble and the air gets crisp, I can’t help but feel pulled back to ...
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Little Venice of the South: The Water Lanes of Chianalea

Tucked away in Calabria’s southern reaches, Chianalea surprised me during my coastal wanderings last summer. Folks call it the “Little ...
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Santa Teresa Gallura: Where Sardinia Almost Touches Corsica

Santa Teresa Gallura sits perched on Sardinia’s northern tip, opening up a breathtaking gateway between two Mediterranean wonders. When I ...
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