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I’m Celia, founder of ItalyTravelandMore.com. Originally from New York , I am now living La Dolce Vita in Italy! I am a teacher, translator and travel writer based in Italy. I am not a travel agent, but I can point you in the right direction for a perfect Italy travel experience! Read more about me or contact me directly.

Tagliatelle (not spaghetti) is the preferred pasta in Bologna

Spaghetti Bolognese a.k.a “Spag-bol” is not a Bolognese dish. Virginio Merola, the mayor of Bologna, Italy has officially decided to ...
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Bella Bresaola

Salumi has been part of the Italian diet for many centuries, originally developed as a way of preserving meats. While ...
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Lake Como Vacation Rental Casa Vacanze Namaste

Holiday apartment, Casa Vacanze Namaste is a five-minute walk from the historical center of Lecco on Lake Como. Owner, Alina Tomasini is ...
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Northern Treasure Dolomites Wine Country

Like tall sailing ships arising from a calm sea, the mountains of the Piana Rotaliana are part of a small ...
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The Submerged Church of Curon Venosta Lake Resia

In the middle of Lake Resia in the South Tyrol, in the Trentino-AltoAdige region of Italy is a fourteenth-century church ...
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TOP 3 TUSCANY WINE TOURS

Tuscany is a region in Italy that is very well-known for its delicious wines as well as the landscape of ...
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Happiness Makers of Italy – Authenticity and Tradition Are Key

Italian Travel companies center on creating happiness for their guests Authenticity and sharing traditions are at the heart of creating ...
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10 Most Luxurious Things to Do in Rome

Some insider tips by Giovanni Benvenuto that will make your visit to Rome absolutely spectacular. Whether you are looking for ...
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The Cost of Being a Badly Behaved Tourist in Italy

Badly behaved tourists in Italy are being fined hefty fees for doing things they would probably never think of doing ...
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Swimming with Poseidon: Paestum Temples & Beaches of Italy

The Greek temples of Paestum in Italy are a Unesco heritage site. Don’t miss seeing the splendor of this 2,500 ...
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Italy Stops Free Museums First Sunday of the Month

It's not goodbye but "arrivederci "to free museum entrance on the first Sunday every month in Italy. The Minister of Culture, ...
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Visiting Genoa: Things to Do and See

The maritime city of Genoa on the Italy Ligurian sea is the region's capital. Genoa was European Capital of Culture ...
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Where and What to Eat in Venice

Getting help from the locals is the best way to find restaurants when traveling! I had some help finding these ...
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Luxury Country House in Italy Wine Country of Cilento

Country villa rental review of Il Rifugio at The Pinelli Estate, Agropoli, Italy Il Rifugio at The Pinelli Estate in ...
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No Smoking on Italian Beaches – fines up to 300 Euros

If you are a smoker traveling to Italy, beware of hefty fines on the beach. No ifs, ands or butts! ...
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Cilento: Discovering the Undiscovered

Blue waters shine in the distance and the bright, sandy beach traces a long line down the shore. I'm standing ...
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Create an Unforgettable Tour of Italy

Tours offer you the chance to see the beautiful diversity which Italy offers in a single trip. Find the must-see ...
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Best day trips from Milan by Car

Published in Milanostyle.com Driving in Italy may seem daunting to many, but I can assure you it’s not that bad! ...
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The Secret Boardwalk of the Italian Riviera

Published in Huffington Post - A town with a secret Framura is a quiet town, happy to be Cinque Terra’s neighbor ...
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Framura, Liguria Weekend Getaway

Published in Milanostye.com - Sea, sun and fantastic food. We were looking for a place that would satisfy three criteria: ...
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33 African Artists Telling A World Exhibit

Published in LuxAfrique.net – AFRICA TELLING A WORLD features thirty-three prominent African artists south of the Sahara who tell their story through ...
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Bridal Fashion from the Milan Runway to the Aisle

Published on LuxAfrique.net – The Perfect Dress You have seen the perfect dress in the glossy pages of bridal magazine Vogue ...
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Italy Takes Measures Against Overtourism

Published in HuffingtonPost.com […] Venice is not the only Italian city struggling with mass tourism. Last week, Florence, Naples, Rome, Venice ...
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Tuscany Cycling: losing Track of Time on the Road

For Verde-Natura.it in collaboration with Gregor Brown The sun shines differently on Tuscany! It illuminates the meandering back roads over the cypress-lined hills leading to ...
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Italy – A Cultural Treat for the Soul

For centuries, Italy has lured visitors seeking a taste of its culture. If you stay in any of the villas ...
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Bike Tours Italy – Tips For Acclimating To High Altitude

Is your body adaptive to every environment? Go for bike tours Italy and explore high altitudes of Italy. Check out how you ...
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How to Make Authentic Italian Coffee

Visit any Italian household and the morning will inevitably start with a ritual that involves a traditional aluminum pot, hot ...
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10 Rules for Finding a Property in Italy

An Italy real estate specialist suggests key rules on how to safely buy a home in Italy and make sure ...
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Ski Resorts: Italy’s Best Kept Secrets

Italy's Alps have something for everyone: from ski enthusiasts to lovers of secluded destinations, here's some mountain-high luxury. Without the ...
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7 Easygoing Restaurants in Milan

Walking down the streets of Milan, you can’t help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a ...
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WHAT KIND OF ITALY TRAVELER ARE YOU?

Are you passionate about art and cuisine? Or have a flair for design and fashion? Perhaps the legends and history ...
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Norwegian – New Flights Los Angeles – Milan

In additon to the new Oakland/San Francisco to Rome flight which will be launched February 6, 2018, Norwegian has also announced a new ...
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Supermarkets in Italy: 1-cent Surcharge on Produce Bags

1 cent bags (Jan 2018) - In Italy a new European norm applies a one-cent surcharge on the compostable, biodegradable bags ...
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Overnight at the Star Hotels Excelsior (Bologna)

Hotel Review: Star Hotels Excelsior Bologna, Italy Business and Travel Hotel in Bologna -While visiting Bologna to compile The Beginners ...
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How To Eat Cachi (Persimmons)

Cachi pronounced KA-KI, are a popular autumn fruit in Italy. In English, they are called Persimmons. Sometimes also written as Kaki, ...
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Grasshopper Burgers

Insect burgers, will they fly or flop? (August 2017) Non yet available in Italy, but our neighbors in Switzerland have ...
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First Baby Papua Penguin Born at Genoa Aquarium

A baby Papua Penguin chick was born July 10th 2017 at the Genoa Acquarium in Italy. Genoa Aquarium - A ...
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The Battle of Tiramisù

Will the real Tiramisù please stand up? An ongoing "origin" battle has been going on between the regions of Veneto, ...
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The Beginners Guide to Venice

A guide for first time travelers to Venice, Italy, sightseeing, food and more. Venice Venice is one of the most romantic ...
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Sleeping in Italy – Winning Hotels in Big Sleep Awards

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is saluting the taste-makers and game-changers of the hotel world, by creating The Big Sleep Awards. The Jul/Aug issue ...
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