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Books to Discover the Italy of Villages and Hidden Places
A list of real books, from Piovene to Rumiz and Arminio, for reading up on Italy's villages and rural heartland before you go.
Jun 29, 2026Travel where others don't
Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
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Learning a language to travel: apps, courses and methods compared
Learning a language to travel: an honest comparison of Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu, Pimsleur, MosaLingua and live tutors. Pros, cons and methods.
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The best travel phrasebooks: which ones you really need (and where for)
The real Italian-language travel phrasebook series, with practical advice and which language to take depending on your destination.
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Books on slow and alternative travel: slow travel, long-distance walks and undertourism
Books on slow travel, long-distance walks and journeys on foot: titles and authors to read, with itineraries through Italy's villages and wild places.
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The best travel books to read before you leave
Reportage and travel writing to pack in your suitcase: the best travel books that change the way you look at places.
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Long-distance walks and journeys on foot: slow travel on the trails of Italy and Europe
Long-distance walks and journeys on foot: the guide to slow travel on the trails of Italy and Europe, from the Via Francigena to clifftop sanctuaries.
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Travelling flight-free across Europe: trains, night trains and ferries to explore the continent
How to travel flight-free across Europe: real night trains, Interrail and ferries for slow destinations from Sicily to the Balkans.
Jun 29, 2026
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The albergo diffuso and scattered hospitality: what it is and why it brings villages back to life
What the albergo diffuso is, how it was born in Friuli after the 1976 earthquake, and why it keeps Italy's villages alive: a practical guide.
Jun 29, 2026
Responsible travel
Van life and campervan travel in Italy: freedom, rules and slow destinations
Van life and campervan travel in Italy: up-to-date parking rules, equipped areas and slow destinations among valleys, lakes and villages for a responsible trip.
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