Italy destination guides
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Sesto-Sexten Italy with kids: why you’ll love it for your next vacation on the Dolomites with family
All you need to know about Sesto-Sexten Italy. Learn what makes Sesto our favorite family destination on the Dolomites, the best things to do in Sesto with kids, where to stay and practical tips from a mom. If you were to ask me to name the best place to stay in the Dolomites with kids, I’d have no doubts: Sesto-Sexten! Sesto Pusteria, or just Sesto or Sexten as it is called in German (this area is bilingual), is a delightful small village in Alta Val Pusteria, in the Drei Zinner Dolomites. Blessed with a stunning position in a green valley at the footsteps of breathtaking peaks, Sesto is all you…
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Gubbio with kids: the unique town in Umbria you’ll love
All you need to know to visit Gubbio Umbria: what makes Gubbio special, what to see, and practical tips for visiting Gubbio with kids. Gubbio is one of the most beautiful towns in Umbria and a place with unique charm and personality. Blessed with a stunning position on the slopes of Mount Ingino, Gubbio has a delightful medieval town center and several scenic terraces with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The town has been in existence since ancient Roman times and has a strong personality that makes it stand out from all others in the area and beyond. Its inhabitants pride themselves on being ‘crazy’ (matti, in Italian), a…
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Spello, Umbria: the flower-filled Italian town you’ll love
Essential travel guide to Spello, Italy: what to see, where to eat and how to visit one of Italy’s prettiest villages. Latin poet Propertius called Spello ‘Splendidissima Colonia Iulia’, aka very splendid Spello (Colonia Iulia was Spello’s ancient name). Indeed, only an expression such as ‘very splendid’ can convey how adorable Spello is! A delightful village in Umbria, Spello It is famous for being one of the prettiest villages in Italy and one of the most flowery. Its meandering medieval streets are a triumph of verdant balconies and colorful flowers, and the town also hosts a significant flower event called infiorata, which is world famous. Spello is a picture-perfect, small…