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The Secret Italy Club
Far from the tourist herds and their well trampled paths exists another Italy. It's altogether quieter, far more the Italy we all dream of.
Far from the tourist herds and their well-trampled paths exists another Italy. It's altogether quieter, far more the Italy we all dream of.
The loudest sounds you'll hear all day are the church bells and animated discussions in the local piazze and trattorie.
These are towns where everything is meant to be lingered over.
Lunches are long, drawn-out affairs filled with local dishes, laughter, and lots of talking.
After lunch you stroll around taking in the sights, chat with the locals, and before you know it, late afternoon has arrived... Time to take your seat in the piazza once again, watch the world go by, and enjoy an aperitivo.
Because these places are not given much prominence by mainstream websites, tourist numbers are mostly at that "Goldilocks" level: locals are very happy to welcome visitors, but the towns don't depend entirely on tourism. Here people still fish, farm, or make things—tourism provides a nice boost without changing their lifestyles.
Talk to people, and they'll tell you they are really happy with their lives—unlike in Venice, where many locals either want to leave or are forced to leave as costs rise.
The result is that you'll always receive a warm welcome, and if you stay for more than a few days, you'll feel like one of the locals, with everyone from the local greengrocer to the barista offering you a hearty good morning.
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Of course, we know of many more wonderful places that we haven't yet had a chance to write about. Your being a member of the Secret Italy club though means that all you need to do is ask, and we'll happily share them. You can do that here...
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