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Carnival in Italy – masks, pomp and parades
Carnival in Italy is a time of exuberant joy, feasting and magnificent parades. This ancient and colourful tradition immediately precedes Lent and is celebrated in different ways from region to region and city to city.
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Northern Italy or southern Italy? How to find the perfect location in Italy
Italy is a country of contrasts – and that is precisely what makes it so magical. Between the glaciers of the Alps and the lemon groves of Sicily lie not only 1,200 kilometres, but also two different ways of life.
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Monteargentario, Tuscany's natural lagoon
In Italy, we have the beautiful Venice, but it is, in part, man-made. Then there is a natural lagoon, in Tuscany, known by the name of: Monteargentario.
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In search of the most precious flavour: truffle hunting in Tuscany.
The search for the most precious flavour is an adventure that challenges every seeker in their own way
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One last Pizzazza – properties with a view of Italy's village scene
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Seaside properties in Italy – dream or investment trap?
A house by the sea in Italy – for many people, this is the epitome of a lifelong dream
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Be careful, you could lose your heart to Burano!
How do you get to Burano? Ferries run to all the islands, and the number 12 will take you to Burano.
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Maremma, all its villages and coastline
The name Maremma indicates an area of over 5,000 square kilometres
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Buying a house in Italy: Which type of property is right for me?
This guide looks at the most common types of Italian property, from small apartments to large villas
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Tuscany's coasts
Diverse landscapes, variety and numerous cultural and architectural highlights in the immediate vicinity: This is what characterises the Tuscan coast
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Insider tip: property in Italy's mountain villages - affordable, charming, quiet
Italy is famous for many things, like it’s amazing food, its long history and its beautiful scenery.
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Viareggio in the rain: tips for bad weather on the Versilia coast
Viareggio is usually synonymous with sunshine, a light breeze carrying the scent of salt, sunglasses glistening on tanned noses and that almost kitschy lightness of being that Italian coastal towns so charmingly conjure up.
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