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Italy’s Best Budget Island Trip: The Aegadian Islands Levanzo, Isole Egadi, Sicilia Resting in the Mediterranean sea on the western coast of Sicily, near Trapani and Marsala, are five mountainous islands known as the ‘Isole Egadi’ or Aedagdian Islands. The group is made up of three main islands: Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo, and two minor …
From Hot Springs To Spas To Ancient Sites: Italy’s Top Natural ‘Terme’ Saturnia, Tuscany Italy is full of natural ‘terme.’ The mineral rich, Mediterranean terrain is geographically ideal for hot springs to spontaneously pop up from underground. These terme have been utilized by humans for health and happiness ever since the Etruscans in 700 BC. …
Fry Me To The Moon: A Budget Guide To The Best Fried Food In Italy Burrata Cheese Fried Pizza The first time I came to Italy for more than a fleeting visit was back in 2015 when I took on an internship at Florence’s Institute of Prehistory. I loved the work, the weather and the …
Visiting Sorrento And The Amalfi Coast On A Budget Amalfi Beach The ‘Costiera Amalfitana’ is such an idyllic spot that it seems to have sprung out of a fairytale set in an endless summer. The pristine fifty kilometer Amalfi Coast is one of the most desirable sun-soaked destinations in Italy. Despite the Amalfi’s immense allure, …
Italy’s Three Best Road Trips Splendid Road In Tuscany Hitting the road with a mapped out itinerary is one of the best ways to discover and experience Italy. Road trips are always adjustable; any of these three suggested trips can be catered to your Italian desires. Before you choose your route, buy plane tickets, and …
What to Expect When Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum House of the Mosaic, Herculaneum. Pinterest It’s often said that with its abundant wealth of history Italy is like a window into the past. More than a window, I like to think of it as a glass-bottom boat: constantly moving, constantly changing, and, for those who want …
A shopper’s Guide To Italy The endless summer evenings, the ancient ruins, the smell of freshly baked cornetti.. there is so much that money can’t buy in Italy. But thankfully there’s also a wealth of shopping to be done and things to be bought! Italy’s shopping is as up there as its art, food and …
Italian Christmas Traditions It is truly special to celebrate Christmas in a country where family, sharing, and warmth are already so important and ingrained in everyday life. Rich with Catholic traditions, Christmas in Italy is usually an intimate celebration filled with food, loved ones, and simplicity. Unlike many countries where English is the native …
The Best Places to Ski and Snowboard in Italy Snowboarding In The Italian Alps Besides the numerous evocative mountains with epic slopes, one of the most gratifying things about planning a ski trip to Italy is that even in ski resorts Italian culture is preserved. While basking in the natural glory of the prestigious Alps, …
Matera: the Must-See Miracle of Southern Italy Overview Of Matera The ancient city of Matera sits perched above the instep of the Italian boot, in the eastern extremities of the region of Basilicata. It’s a city quite unlike any other in Italy, not so much because hilltop settlements are thin on the ground—so to speak—across …