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The river flows between the stones, plants grow on the banks, and an old stone bridge overgrown with greenery stands over the river. Easy hikes in Campania
Campania
gosia

Easy hikes in Campania: enjoying nature – part 2.

For the next day we planned 2 rather easy hikies in Campania. So we started Easter Sunday with breakfast and a trip to Grotte del Bussento in Morigerati.
The 600-hectare park supervised by the WWF (Oasi WWF) with a grotto and an old mill in the main role, spread around the canyon of the Busetto River, is a great

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Kwitnące fioletowe rośliny na zielonej górze. Hiking w Kampanii z widokiem na błękitne wybrzeże morskie.
Campania
gosia

Hiking in Campania – easy trails with beautiful views. Part 1.

Hiking in Campania is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the name of this region. Campania is rather associated with the sea, Naples, or Costiera Amalfitana; yet Campania also has very beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers. And a lot of more or less cool hiking routes, great for a 2-3 day trip, e.g. at Easter, as

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stone courtyard of a medieval light stone building in Pulsano Abbey in Gargano
Gargano
gosia

Pulsano Abbey in Gargano – why you should visit this interesting place.

Pulsano Abbey in Gargano is a place that may appeal to lovers of short hikes with a historical background. If you also like medieval churches, you should definitely visit the Abbey of Our Lady of Pulsano (Abbazia di Santa Maria di Pulsano).

I know, there are thousands of churches in Italy, so why bother with this one? Especially since the

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Panorama of Urbino in Marche with a palace complex built of gray bricks
Marche
gosia

Beautiful Urbino – 1 day in the Renaissance jewel of Marche.

If the beautiful Renaissance Urbino were in Tuscany, it would probably be swarming with tourists. But it is in the Marche, on the wrong side of the Apennines. It is also not the easiest accessible place, you can’t get there by train or plane, so it is still relatively free of crowds.
I hope it stays that way, even

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View from the Path of the Lemons of the green mountains on which the houses stand in Minori by the Costiera Amalfitana sea.
Campania
gosia

Adorable Path of the Lemons in Amalfi Coast – what to expect on this trail.

Path of the Lemons or Sentiero dei Limoni, was not a particularly popular place among holidaymakers on the Amalfi Coast just a few years ago. As I recently had the opportunity to see, this is changing – there were quite a few people on the route.

Costiera Amalfitana is one of the most picturesque places in Italy, offering stunning seaside

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The old white houses of Ginosa stand behind the trees and grassy area of ​​Gravina di Ginosa.
Puglia
gosia

Gravina di Ginosa – how to visit prehistoric cave houses.

Gravina di Ginosa is the main attraction of Ginosa – a town located on the border of Puglia and Basilicata. Ginosa is famous for its antiquity and the canyon, Gravina di Ginosa.
In the town, founded around 1500 BC (the exact date is unknown), traces of human activity from the Neolithic period have been found. Additionally, the Greeks, Romans,

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Nieznane miejsca jaskinia boksytowa z błękitną wodą otoczona pomarańczowymi kopcami ziemi i zielonymi krzewami
Italy
gosia

Bauxite cave in Ortanto – interesting places to see in Salento.

Bauxite cave close to Ortanto is one of places which is still not overcrowded, however it’s becoming more popular. One of the reasons is the fact that Salento has been experiencing a siege of tourists in the summer for a long time, which makes it the most trendy province of Puglia. Although the roads leading to Salento are rather tragic

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Small colorful houses standing on the coast of the blue sea showing what to do in Agropoli
Campania
gosia

What to do in Agropoli in 1 day.

What to do in Agropoli seems like an easy question to answer. The city, located 80 km beyond the Costiera Amalfitana, is a very popular holiday destination among Italians, especially among residents of the relatively nearby Naples.

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weekend in Tuscany
Tuscany
gosia

Weekend in Tuscany – interesting places to see, part 2.

Many people dream of spending a weekend in Tuscany. This region of Italy is associated with hills, vineyards, and charming old towns. Tuscany also means good wine, food, great views, and, according to visitors, an amazing magical atmosphere. It is no wonder that Tuscany attracts many tourists. Some come for a longer stay, and some for a short visit.

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runis-of-the-houses-panoraic-view-os-low-mounains-in-the-background in Craco
Basilicata
gosia

Craco – visiting the ghost town in Basilicata.

The ghost town of Craco is one of many deserted places in Italy, as ghost towns are not uncommon in Italy, especially in the south. Young people leave underdeveloped areas in search of better prospects and rarely return to their hometowns, and towns and villages with an elderly population empty out.

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