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Summer Mountain for Nature Lovers

May 23, 2011 No Comments by

Article can be found in Door to Italy: Emotional Travels, April/May 2011 issue Piedmont is the right place for those who love summer outdoor activities, where a holiday in the mountains means doing something different every day, especially sports such as trekking, mountain climbing, freeclimbing, horse riding, canyoning, rafting, kayak, hydrospeed, sail flying, bungee jumping, hang [...]

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Albenga, the Jewel of Ponente Ligure

Apr 26, 2011 No Comments by

Article can be found in Door to Italy: Emotional Travels, April/May 2011 issue The old town centre of Albenga is the most beautiful and well-preserved of the Ponente Ligure area. Travelling along the Autostrada dei Fiori towards France, Albenga looks just like any other small city along the sea. However, the towers rising towards the sky besides [...]

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Lake Como: An Introduction

Apr 12, 2011 No Comments

Remember the last scene of Casino Royale where James Bond meets Mr. White? Ever wondered where that splendid villa was located? For the sci-fi fans, ever wondered where they filmed the wedding scene between Anakin Skywalker and Padme in Star Wars Episode 2? Those memorable locales are found in Lake Como, widely regarded as one [...]

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Lake Como: What to See

Apr 12, 2011 No Comments

In my previous post, I provided our readers with some background information on the beautiful Lake Como. If you’re interested in making Lake Como a part of your trip to Italy, our family at Road to Italy is ready to lend you a hand so please don’t hesitate to contact us. In the meantime, we want to [...]

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The Love Path in Cinque Terre

Mar 31, 2011 1 Comment

This article can be found in Door to Italy: Emotional Travels, April 2010 Issue The National Park of the Cinque Terre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and is considered one of the most fascinating places in the world. The steep cliffs above the blue sea are embellished by enchanting inlets, ancient multicoloured fishermen villages and by amazing terraced vineyards. Viticulture here represents an ancestral heroic [...]

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