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This Italy reading list will take you on a tour around Italy in 20 books, one for each region. I love reading and as you can guess I have a long pile ...
Here are 10 of Italy’s great virtual museum tours that I’ve recently enjoyed while being under lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak. While reg...
Here’s a little guide about where to go for some truly unique Carnival celebrations in Italy beyond Venice and confetti. February is Carnival se...
I’ve finally put together my Italy travel bucket list with all the main places I’d like to visit in 2020. Read on, you may find some good inspo fo...
A visit to the Branca Museum and Distillery in Milan is a fascinating trip through the history of one of Italy’s legendary spirits and the entrepren...
Milan has some great places to see and although all the obvious touristy places are a must to visit, it’s the hidden corners of Milan that revea...
If you are in Milan, then take a break from sightseeing and explore the hills of Oltrepò Pavese with a special wine tasting tour. Disclosure: this wi...
Brescia is one of the loveliest towns in Northern Italy and can be visited as a delightful day trip from Milan. Among the best-underrated towns in Nor...
Finalborgo is a picturesque medieval village in western Liguria, just a couple of kilometers inland from the bustling seaside town of Finale Ligure. C...
Civitacampomarano is a fascinating hamlet in the region of Molise that is using street art to fight depopulation and abandonment. My recent adventure ...
Molise is Italy’s most unexplored region, often nicknamed “the region that doesn’t exist” because even Italians think it has nothing to offer....
Ciao! I’m Val
Ciao! I'm Valentina, an Italian blogger with a huge passion for my country, its culture and traditions. My Italian Diaries is the online space where I share my expert knowledge of itineraries, activities and off-the-beaten path places to help you experience the best of Italy like a local.