On the east coast of Sicily, in the province of Catania, you can find a beautiful historic town of Acireale. It stands on lava formations, about 30 km from the famous tourist town of Taormina and 24 km from Catania. The city has now about 51,000 inhabitants who live mainly from the tourism, fishing and agriculture. The city was dedicated
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When in Rome… Do as the Romans do and eat at simple tavernas. The first-century Roman gourmand Apicius may have been fond of camel heels and flamingo brains, but today’s Romans have simpler tastes. They tend to avoid ostentation in favour of side-street hosterias and traditional trattorias serving cucina povera (“poor food”) based on rustic, offal-based dishes. And, if you
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For Italians, food is an expression of love and a way of life. This is probably one of the main reasons why they are so careful and diligent while preparing lip-smacking delicacies. Each region of the country has its own range of gastronomic specialties. For instance, south Italians cook in olive oil and hardly use butter in their dishes. On
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There are so many beautiful places to visit in Italy that it’s just as well that a number of the value airlines now fly there. Wherever you feel like exploring in this beautiful European country you can find a cheap flight to get you there, making it a perfect destination for a long weekend or a longer holiday. For example,
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Exploring new places on holiday is always exciting. There are many travel agencies providing complete details regarding the trip and tickets. Italy is one of the most visited destinations due to the splendid culture, art, fashion food and the climate which makes it perfect for the beach lovers. The top 5 beaches in Italy are Rimini, Emilia-Romagna It is one
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