ITALY
Italy is a country in southern Europe occupying a long peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, and surrounding the two independent microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. It was the center of the Roman Empire, whose legal, linguistic, and administrative legacy shaped the development of Europe and the wider Western world for centuries, and contains the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country on earth.
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How to Travel When One Person Saves Every Penny and the Other Spends Like Crazy
Don't let wildly different spending habits ruin your trip! Instead, consider how you and your travel buddy's spending and saving strategies can complement each other.
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How Many of These 12 Tiny Nations Have You Heard Of?
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Are you a home cook looking to level up your kitchen skills? Try these amazing cooking workshops and intensive courses in Italy, Thailand, and beyond!
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5 Places to Visit if You Want to See an Active Volcano
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How to Plan a Destination Wedding: Your Guide to Saying “I Do” Somewhere Extraordinary
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5 Ways Travel Can Boost Your Mental Health
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Luxury travel is all about the extraordinary experiences. Whether dining in an underwater restaurant, flying across the world on a private jet, or staying on a private island, the world is full of unforgettable ways to indulge.
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