Alessandro Savino

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5 foods not to be missed in Genoa, photo by Matteo Carassale

Food and Flavours

5 foods not to be missed in Genova (and where to find them)

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Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Places and Tours

Courmayeur Mont  Blanc Funivie: the true magic of the Alps

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Rio di Pusteria, Dolomites

Places and Tours

Beyond the Dolomites: why Rio di Pusteria is the new trending ski destination this winter

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Church of the Collegiata, Monreale

Point of interest

The Church of the Collegiata: art and devotion in Monreale’s hidden gem

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Monreale Cathedral

Point of interest

Monreale Cathedral: the Norman masterpiece that enchants you with timeless mosaics

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Benedictine Cloister in Monreale

Point of interest

Inside the Benedictine Cloister: a hidden oasis in the heart of Monreale

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Historic maritime villages of Genoa, photo by C. Severino for the Municipality of Genoa

Places and Tours

Genoa in winter? Explore 7 authentic maritime villages

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Boccadasse, beach - photo by A.Falcone ©Xedum

Places and Tours

Boccadasse: a colorful coastal escape in Genoa

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Cortina in autumn

Places and Tours

Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit Cortina

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How Venice was built

Places and Tours

How Venice was built on water: The Untold Story

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Visit Monreale: where golden light meets timeless Sicily

Best to Visit

Visit Monreale: where golden light meets timeless Sicily

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Genoa's historical center - photo I.Murtas

Places and Tours

The secrets of Genoa’s historical center: a journey suspended in time

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Best villages in Sardinia all year round

Places and Tours

The 10 best villages in Sardinia to fall in love with all year round

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Places and Tours

Why you need to know Rolli: Genoa’s hidden secret of timeless grandeur

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Events and exhibitions in Milan in September 2025

Exhibitions, events and shows

10 events and exhibithions not to be missed in Milan in September 2025

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North vs South Italy travel

Places and Tours

North vs South Italy: where should you go first?

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7 days in and around Genoa - photo A.Falcone ©Xedum

Places and Tours

7 days in and around Genoa: an experience rich in history, nature and hidden gems

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Sardinia 10 days itinerary

Places and Tours

Sardinia 10 days coast to coast itinerary: an unmissable on-the-road adventure

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5 slow days between Gubbio and the Strada della Contessa

Places and Tours

Strada della Contessa: slow tour around Gubbio

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ApartHotel Holiday Bibione, view of the Venetian coast

Places and Tours

ApartHotel Holiday: where beachfront living in Bibione feels like 4-Star luxury

Arezzo Antiques Fair in Piazza Grande

Places and Tours

Everything you need to know about the coolest Antiques Fair in Italy

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How many days in Florence and Rome

Places and Tours

How many days in Florence and Rome: 2 city itinerary

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Poli Distillerie

Food and Flavours

Poli grappa: crafting tradition and passion since 1898

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Weekend in Siena

Places and Tours

Weekend in Siena: a local itinerary from Friday to Sunday

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Archaeological area of Falerio Picenus

Point of interest

The archaeological area of Falerio Picenus: where Roman history comes to life in Falerone

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Falerio Picenus, journey through the Tenna Valley

Point of interest

A journey to Falerio Picenus, amidst the history, nature and folklore of the Tenna Valley.

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Weekend in Verona

Places and Tours

Weekend in Verona: the complete itinerary from Friday to Sunday

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Hidden gems, Falerone

Places and Tours

Hidden Gems - The Charming Villages of Le Marche: Falerone

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Journey through the Old Town of Falerone

Point of interest

Discovering Falerone: an itinerary through the heart of the Old Town

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History and culture at the Roman Theater of Falerone

Point of interest

Roman Theater of Falerone: a timeless experience

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Best to Visit

Visit Falerone: the legacy of Falerio Picenus, the small capital of the Marca Fermana

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Holidays in Tropea: a road trip from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily

Places and Tours

Holidays in Tropea: a road trip from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily

Best to Visit

Visit Tropea: the ultimate guide to the Pearl of Calabria

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Onion of Tropea

Point of interest

The onion of Tropea: a historical, culinary and cultural icon

MuMaT, Tropea's Museum of the Sea

Point of interest

Discovering MuMaT, the Museum of the Sea of Tropea

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Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, Tropea

Point of interest

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola in Tropea

7 days in Calabria

Places and Tours

7 days in Calabria: a week on the road between art, food and natural beauties

The 10 most beautiful villages in Piedmont

Places and Tours

The 10 most beautiful villages in Piedmont

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Top 10 excellence for a sustainable journey in Italy

Places and Tours

Top 10 excellence non to be missed for a sustainable journey in Italy

Tuscany road trip itinerary

Places and Tours

7-Day Tuscany Road Trip Itinerary: Hidden Villages & Scenic Routes

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Villa Perara, Calabria

Best Tours and Experiences

Villa Perara: the new era of weddings in Calabria

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Nightlife in Milan

Places and Tours

Nightlife in Milan: best places to go out for the night

DAR - Dainese ARchivio, multisensory exhibition

Places and Tours

DAR - Dainese ARchivio: a multisensory journey to discover an iconic brand

7 days in Sardinia

Places and Tours

7 days in Sardinia: a journey through landscapes and traditions of a land between history and myth

Distilleria Nardini, historical headquarters in Ponte Vecchio

Food and Flavours

Distilleria Nardini: a journey to Bassano del Grappa in Italy's first distillery

Giro d'Italia 2024

Best Places to Visit in Italy

Giro d'Italia 2024: a journey with the "Corsa Rosa" among unique cities and landscapes

Panyllo bakery laboratory

Food and Flavours

The secrets of Panyllo: bread, pizza and passion to bring Sicilian flavors worldwide

Popilia Country Resort

Places and Tours

Popilia Country Resort: the magical setting of Calabria for events and dream weddings

Milan in one day

Places and Tours

What to do in Milan in one day: a 24-hour itinerary in the Lombard capital

7 days in Apulia

Places and Tours

7 days in Apulia: a road trip among sun, nature and enchanted villages.

How to cook Casatiello

Food and Flavours

How to cook Casatiello, traditional Neapolitan Easter bread

Treviso Tiramisù: an experience of taste and tradition in the heart of Treviso

Food and Flavours

Treviso Tiramisù: an experience of taste and tradition in the heart of Treviso

Taralleria Napoletana

Food and Flavours

Taralleria Napoletana: the authentic taste of Naples tradition

Places and Tours

5 days in the Gulf of Orosei: sea, trekking and culture along the coast of Sardinia

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Weekend in Milan

Places and Tours

Weekend in Milan: culture, shopping and nightlife in the beautiful Ambrosian city

Hilton Lake Como

Places and Tours

Hilton Lake Como: an oasis of relaxation overlooking the enchanting setting of the lake

Baccalà alla Vicentina

Food and Flavours

How to cook Baccalà alla Vicentina, tasty recipe of the Veneto cuisine

7 days in Umbria

Places and Tours

7 days in Umbria: a journey through the wonders of the green heart of Italy

Cruises in Cala Gonone

Places and Tours

Cruises in Cala Gonone: live in a unique way the sea and beaches of Sardinia

10 destinations not to be missed in Italy in 2024

Places and Tours

Top 10 destinations not to be missed in Italy in 2024

7 days in Campania

Places and Tours

7 days in Campania: a journey in the heart of a magical land

How to cook Bagna Cauda

Food and Flavours

How to cook Bagna Cauda, historical recipe of the Piedmontese tradition

Amalfi Charter boat rides, sunset on the Faraglioni

Places and Tours

Amalfi Charter: the most authentic side of the Amalfi Coast in an exclusive experience

Italian Christmas food

Food and Flavours

20 Italian Christmas recipes: the authentic flavors of the Holidays

Journey to Naples at the Magnolia

Places and Tours

Magnolia: the verve of a unique place in the heart of Chiaia, Naples

7 days in Piedmont, Langhe landscape

Places and Tours

7 days in Piedmont: a slow journey through art, landscapes and flavours

Places and Tours

Rome vs Venice: which Italian city you should visit first?

Tips to travel to Italy, italian scenery

Places and Tours

5 tips to travel to Italy: a magical experience to live in safety and freedom

7 days in Lombardy

Places and Tours

7 days in Lombardy through lakes, mountains, history and music

Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy

Places and Tours

Sacri Monti: a spiritual journey between Piedmont and Lombardy

La Locanda del Grifo, traditional food in Naples

Best Tours and Experiences

Discovering the traditional food in Naples, a cuisine that distinguishes the city in the world

Best hotels in Milan: where to stay when visiting the World Fashion Capital

Places and Tours

Best hotels in Milan: where to stay when visiting the World Fashion Capital

Activities at the Centro Italiano Napoli

Best Tours and Experiences

Learn Italian in Naples: live a cultural experience in the heart of the city

Preparation of casoncelli

Food and Flavours

How to cook casoncelli: the original recipe between Bergamo and Brescia

Discovering Val Brembana: an itinerary among nature and villages

Places and Tours

Discovering Val Brembana: an itinerary among nature and villages

Most famous Italian recipes

Food and Flavours

Most famous Italian recipes from North to South

10 Italian wines to savor at home that you can shop online

Food and Flavours

10 Italian wines to savor at home that you can shop online

Giro d'Italia 2023: the most beautiful places in a journey from North to South

Best Tours and Experiences

Giro d'Italia 2023: the most beautiful places in a journey from North to South

The Covered Bridge of Pavia between history and legend

Places and Tours

The Covered Bridge of Pavia between history and legend