Cuneo

Cuneo is a small, elegant city in Italy's north western region of Piedmont which, for centuries, has been the gateway to the Maritime Alps and on into France.  It has almost 1,000 years of history and has been passed back and forth between France and Italy over the centuries. ...

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Three of Italy's Best Wine Regions for Rosé

In high summer here in the northern hemisphere, more and more of us are buying and enjoying rosé wines.  Although the Italians themselves have not always been enthusiastic drinkers of rosé, wine makers up and down the country are now producing vini rosati and we look at 3...

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Best Hiking Accessories

Find out more about our top tips for hiking accessories to bring on our tours.  Having the right headgear, socks, waterproof layers or poles will make a big difference to your overall comfort and enjoyment of the hike.

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Aosta

Aosta is a mountain town with over 2,000 years of history. It is surrounded by magnificent alpine scenery, overlooked by some of Europe's highest peaks, and has an interesting cross-culture of French and Italian influences which come to light in the cuisine and in the local dialect....

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7 things you may not know about Tuscany

Jackie's latest guest article for Sixty & Me looks at some of her favourite spots in Tuscany taking the visitor away from busy tourist centres. With a little thinking outside the box you can experience the pleasures of Tuscany without the crowds, and explore the region...

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Walking with Poles

Is it helpful to walk with poles?  Is it better to use one or two, and which are the best ones to choose?  We are great fans of hiking poles and always advise hikers to walk with them. Here are some of our top tips for buying them and getting the most out of them.

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Pontremoli

Pontremoli is an evocative town in Tuscany's unknown Lunigiana region.  Its strategic position as the gateway to Tuscany gave it a unique place in religious, social and political history. 

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Brush up your Italian language skills

If you're heading out to hike with us in 2023 year in Italy, and feel like brushing up on your Italian language skills, then watching TV can really help!  There are lots of techniques to help you - whether you're a beginner or have been learning the language for while.

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Hiking in Southern Italy

Maratea

Maratea is jewel of a coastal town, set high above the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy’s Basilicata region, with views to rival those of the Amalfi Coast. It is the perfect starting point for our Southern Italy tour.

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Delicious Easter Doves

There is one very special artisanal cake which signals the coming of spring in Italy and is particularly associated with Easter.  It is known as La Colomba di Pasqua, or the “Easter Dove" and is as popular across Italy as the Panettone is at Christmas time.

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