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The Chianti region of Tuscany is beautiful, stunning even. It is not only the endless supply of wine that attracts but also the mountain roads with their unpredictable curves, the abundance of poppies, and the views filled with endless green hills. Car trips through the Chianti region are a joy. This is the Tuscan countryside at its best. Drive from village to village, and you can’t help but fall in love with Chianti.

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In theory, the Italian city of Lucca (in Tuscany) is small enough for a day trip. However, in reality, a day is much too short. Because yes, in a day I get a reasonable idea of the city, but I now I want to come back one more time to really get to know this orange and red-colored town. So, if you only have a few hours too, these are Lucca’s highlights.

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Outdoor fans have known it for a long time: the university city Trento makes the perfect home base to discover the Italian Alps, from South Tyrol to the Dolomites. Trento is hidden between majestic mountains, endless vineyards, and clear blue lakes and rivers: a gorgeous city where the word mass tourism has not (yet) made it to the dictionary.

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The narrow streets with tall buildings retain the smell of food and clean laundry. The paving stones are almost spotless. Every day, the local residents faithfully clean the street in front of their houses in Bari Vecchia, the old town of the Italian port city of Bari. I’m in the heel of Italy, discovering Bari’s sights even in November in sandals. 20°C!

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