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Inside Puglia’s Golden Triangle: Ostuni, Fasano, Taranto & Brindisi

A travel guide to Puglia's lesser-known golden triangle — ancient ruins at Egnazia, Magna Graecia grit in Taranto, and the white city of Ostuni.
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Is The Amalfi Coast Really Worth It?

Crowded, expensive, and over-Instagrammed , but the Costiera Amalfitana is still one of the most beautiful and delicious places to visit at least once in your life.
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child swimming at rocky beach
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21 Best Italian Islands: Where Italians Actually Vacation

rom volcanic Pantelleria to the Tremiti Islands off Puglia, a guide to the best Italian islands — the ones Italians actually escape to.
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Offbeat and On the Road in Italy

Ancient temples, Roman roads, and unforgettable hotels- road trip through Puglia and Basilicata.
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The Best AirBnBs in Florence

Discover the best Airbnbs in Florence—from romantic rooftop hideaways to stylish apartments in Oltrarno. Live like a local in Italy’s most enchanting Renaissance city.
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Italy’s Most Beautiful Train Journeys

Discover the most scenic train journeys in Italy, from coastal rides to the Alps, and more.
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Off the Grid, In Style: Italy’s Best Under-the-Radar Stays

CB's go-to hotels where you can skip the crowds without sacrificing great design, local character, or a sense of place.
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Enjoy Rome During Jubilee 2025: Tips to Avoid Crowds and Explore Hidden Gems

Discover how to navigate Rome during Jubilee 2025 with tips on avoiding crowds, exploring hidden gems, and making the most of this once-in-a-generation event.
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Pompeii
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Pompeii Is Capping Crowds -Here’s How to Explore Smarter

Italy's most visited site has new rules.
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Where To Eat For New Year’s Eve in Rome

Not-to-miss spots for sweet and savoury
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Ciao Bella Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Erica's top picks for gift giving joy
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How to Spend A Weekend in Monte Carlo

Champagne dreams and caviar wishes Monte Carlo, who would have thought this girl from Philadelphia would end up on a long weekend roaming its winding, F1 roads?  But the better…
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About Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella celebrates contemporary Italy in a digital magazine and podcast. Consider Ciao Bella an infinite treasure chest revealing the bel paese’s most captivating people, events and sites, and the best in-the-know spots to sip, chat and chew.

About Erica Firpo

Erica Firpo is an experienced travel and lifestyle journalist, and podcaster based in Rome. Italian and American, Erica gets to the heart of culture in Ciao Bella and more. She’s authored over a dozen travel books including Fodor’s, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.

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