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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…

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Italy: my 2018 travel wishlist

And finally here it is, the list of places that I would like to visit in Italy this year. With such a variety of landscapes and artistic towns, it’s been a tough selection process but I’ve finally come up with my top 15! I hope this…

Isles, Southern Italy

Top 15 things to see in Palermo

Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is a fantastic mix of baroque beauty, exotic street markets and luscious food. Although still a little ignored by international travellers, this is a truly intriguing place that enchants visitors with…

Central Italy

Road trip itinerary for 10 days in Tuscany

Tuscany is one of those places that literally draw you in. From gorgeous medieval villages and artistic towns to picture-perfect cypress roads meandering through the beautiful countryside, there is just so much to see in this incredible…

Northern Italy

One day in Cremona: things to see and do

Famous for its violin-making tradition, elegant piazzas and delicious torrone (as well as for being the birthplace of fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni), Cremona makes for a great day trip from nearby Milan without the hoards of tourists you…

10 of the best Christmas markets in Italy