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TravelMy Experience Renting A Boat on Lake Maggiore (No Boating License Required)

Discover everything you need to know about renting a boat on Lake Maggiore—from pricing and boat types to the best spots to visit on the water, all from a local travel writer's firsthand experience.

TravelSicily’s Volcanoes: Etna + Aeolian Islands 7-8 Day Itinerary

Explore Sicily’s top volcanic destinations in a 7-8 day itinerary, including hikes on Stromboli, wine tasting on Mount Etna, and a visit to the Aeolian Islands.

TravelWhy Savoca, Sicily Was Named One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as an Italian-American travel writer who’s spent every summer in Italy since…

SicilyHow to Visit Mount Etna in 2 Days

Explore Mount Etna in 2 days with a hike or cable car ride to the summit, a wine resort, a food journey and visits to charming villages.

SicilyMy Experience Hiking Mount Etna (Without A Guide)

A candid guide to hiking Mount Etna and the Silvestri Craters without a guide—what happened when we went off-trail, why we turned back, and what you need to know before going.

SicilyThe Best of the Aeolian Islands: A 5 Day Itinerary

Discover how to experience the Aeolian Islands like a local with this curated 5-day Salina and Panarea itinerary, written by an Italian-American travel expert who’s visited Sicily over three times and knows exactly where the real magic lies.

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SicilyWhat to Do in Panarea, Sicily: A 2 Day Itinerary

Discover Panarea, the most glamorous of the Aeolian Islands—where to stay, eat, swim, and experience it like a stylish local.

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TravelWhat to Do in Salina, Sicily: A 3 Day Itinerary

Experience the best of Salina, Sicily, with this 3-day itinerary featuring scenic hikes, secret coves, local wines, and unforgettable Mediterranean charm.

TravelPollara, Salina, Sicily: Top Things to Do, See, and Experience

Discover Pollara on Salina Island, Sicily, with my guide to stunning views, rich culture, and top things to do and see.

EuropeWhat to Expect at Spiaggia dello Scario Beach in Malfa, Salina

Spiaggia dello Scario, or Scario beach, in Malfa, Salina, is a hidden, pebbly beach thatembodies the Italian way of 'il dolce fare niente.'

TravelMy Experience Renting A Boat on Lake Maggiore (No Boating License Required)

TravelSicily’s Volcanoes: Etna + Aeolian Islands 7-8 Day Itinerary

TravelWhy Savoca, Sicily Was Named One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

SicilyHow to Visit Mount Etna in 2 Days

SicilyMy Experience Hiking Mount Etna (Without A Guide)

SicilyThe Best of the Aeolian Islands: A 5 Day Itinerary

SicilyWhat to Do in Panarea, Sicily: A 2 Day Itinerary

TravelWhat to Do in Salina, Sicily: A 3 Day Itinerary

TravelPollara, Salina, Sicily: Top Things to Do, See, and Experience

EuropeWhat to Expect at Spiaggia dello Scario Beach in Malfa, Salina

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A Taste of Old and New at Alpha Omega Winery, Napa Valley

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Exploring Tianzifang in the French Concession, Shanghai

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4 Days in Tokyo: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Itinerary (2026)

Things to Do in Pallanza, Lake Maggiore: The Local’s Take on Stresa’s Sophisticated Sister

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The Svadore Guide to St. Jean: Beyond the Sparklers & Into the Soul of St. Barth