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Top 15 reasons that make Molise the new coolest region to visit in Italy

February 9, 2018August 6, 2018 Slow Italy

  by Catherine Marien  After Basilicata (Maratea, Matera, Craco), we planned a road trip to another even more uncharted territory

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Emilia Romagna Food Itineraries Slow & Chic 

6 Foodie Road Trips to Little-known places in Emilia-Romagna

November 26, 2015October 18, 2017 Slow Italy

The idea for this article arose as I was reading the book Emilia Romagna – A Personal Guide to Little-known

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Books & Guides Churches & Religious sites History Itineraries Lazio People & Icons Tuscany Umbria 

The Way of St Francis: in Francis of Assisi’s footsteps on his 550km pilgrimage from Florence to Rome

October 29, 2015October 19, 2017 Slow Italy

The idea for this article was submitted by Hannah of Cicerone Press, who asked me if I would be interested

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Aosta Valley Itineraries Motorcycle Road Trips Offbeat & Unusual 

Alpine motorcycle road trip around the Mont Blanc

September 29, 2015October 19, 2017 Slow Italy

Last weekend I joined a motorcycle group for a most exciting road trip around the Mont Blanc, starting from Geneva,

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Architecture Arts & Architecture Italy region per region Itineraries Offbeat & Unusual Top 10 

10 Leaning Towers of Italy (not just in Pisa)

October 16, 2014October 19, 2017 Slow Italy

While the Leaning Tower of Pisa is certainly the most famous tilting tower of Italy (if not world-wide), it is

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Campania Chocolate Flavors & Colors Itineraries Piedmont Sicily Top 10 Tuscany Umbria 

5 Italian Towns for chocolate lovers

October 9, 2014August 6, 2018 Slow Italy

Italy may not be as famous for its chocolate as Switzerland and Belgium, yet the country has a long tradition

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Cinque Terre Italy region per region Itineraries Liguria Travel tips What's Hot? 

Cinque Terre: a photo and foodie tour of five of the most picturesque villages of Italy

June 12, 2014June 25, 2018 Slow Italy

The five picturesque villages, known as the Cinque Terre, are located on the Ligurian Riviera, between the Mesco Point and

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Campania Day & City Trips Italy region per region Itineraries Offbeat & Unusual 

Palinuro, Pisciotta and the Coast of Myth

September 2, 2013October 20, 2017 Slow Italy

Palinuro is a small coastal town with a special atmosphere, almost out of time, located on the beautiful peninsula of

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Food Italy region per region Itineraries Offbeat & Unusual Slow & Chic Umbria 

The Green Hills of Umbria – a trip across the Valnerina

August 29, 2013March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

Famous for its fortified hilltop villages, castles and authentic character (see: 5 charming little towns in ancient Umbria), Umbria is

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Itineraries Offbeat & Unusual Patterns & Peculiarities Uncategorized 

‘Talking houses’ in the mural towns of Italy

June 20, 2013March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

Unlike graffiti that are often made by anonymous taggers, murales are a form of street art that is often commissioned

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