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Walking Tour of Milan City

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Milano By Night02
The Dome - credit: artonline - Marco Musso

Milan is a city in Lobardy, Northern Italy. This metropolis is famous for its fashion houses and shops (such as along via Montenapoleone) and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo.
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The Adventurer’s Guide to Tour Italy

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Italy guide to travel

General Description

Napoli -  Penisola Sorrentina
[Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples - credit: Emilio Giordano]

Italy is in Mediterranean Europe, bordering France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. The country, which is a peninsula, is surrounded by the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, the Sicilian and Ionian Sea in the South, and Adriatic Sea in the East.

Italian is the major language spoken by most of the population, but as you travel throughout the country, you will find there are several distinct dialects corresponding to the region you are in. Italy has a diverse landscape, but can be mainly described as mountainous including the Alps and the Apennines mountain ranges that run through it. Italy has two major islands as part of its country: Sardinia, which is an island off the west coast of Italy, and Sicily, which is at the southern tip of the boot.

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A tour of the best hiking spots of Sicily

Friday, January 4th, 2008

After writing on the best adventure spots of Italy, I’ve read a question from Rich that, after reading the list, said:

The title is a little over-the-top, but it did give me some leads on hikes in Italy I had not heard of before.

So I’ve decided to surprise him by posting a more detailed list of the best trails where I live: Sicily
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List of top ecotourism destinations for a green adventure holiday

Friday, January 4th, 2008

ecotourism destination
Thanks to Mrlob

After the “Success” of the list of the best hiking trails of the world it’s the turn to find the best ecotourism destinations.

Most of these destination are famous for their natural resources. If you’d like to choose an adventure travel, maybe you should consider this list. Often ecotourism and outdoor adventures can be practiced in the same destinations.

Below the list of websites that offer a “Top 10 list” or “Best places for…” articles. To save time I’ve collect them all. Have a look and tell me what do you think…
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Top international mountain biking trips & adventure cycling tours

Friday, December 28th, 2007

world map
Thanks to Trungson

Here a list of the best articles on the net to find your bicycle trail.

I’ve tried to search deeply but the most part are referred on America.

I’ve also added some hot spots in Italy and Europe.

Have a look and live your next biking vacation!
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