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The Tuscan hamlet of Certaldo

There’s a place in Tuscany, halfway between Florence and Siena, that offers an enchanting medieval atmosphere and provides a refreshing escape from the tourist crowds filling the most popular attractions nearby. This is Certaldo, the birthplace…

Central Italy

Pisa: 8 things to see beyond the leaning tower

Pisa has always been synonymous with the leaning tower, but this bustling university town has so much more to offer in terms of sights and culture. For example, did you know that the leaning towers are actually three? You may think that…

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25 fun facts that will inspire you to travel to Italy

I was recently researching things to see in Italy and was quite surprised with what I found. And I guess you’ll be surprised, too… There is no doubt that Italy is a very popular tourist destination, one that intrigues travellers with…

Central Italy

Why you shouldn’t miss Lucca on your next trip to Tuscany

Last year I took a road trip through Tuscany that brought me to some of the most beautiful towns and villages of this charming Italian region. And among popular spots and top tourist attractions, I fell in love with Lucca. Lucca is a charming…

Northern Italy

Seborga: the self-proclaimed state inside Italy

There are two independent territories in Italy, the Vatican City and the Republic of San Marino. And then there is the self-proclaimed state of Seborga… There’s a tiny village in Liguria that calls itself a separate state within…

Events, Northern Italy

Carnival of Ivrea: the Battle of the Oranges

Carnival in Italy is usually associated with the sophisticated costumes of Venice and the colorful carts of Viareggio, but there’s a place near Turin where locals prefer to fight hard with oranges at this time of the year… Every…

Visiting the Vatican Museums with no crowds