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The Italian region with beautiful landscapes and ancient villages – but few tourists

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The Church of Madonna della Pieta near Rocca Calascio – Getty Italy has been welcoming visitors since time immemorial. But not all of Italy: some regions have remained impervious to the Grand Tourists of the past and the Instagrammers of today. For example, who visits Abruzzo, a region east of Rome and south of the … Read more

The Spanish region of Asturias has it all (and is now even easier to reach)

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The Picos de Europa separates Asturias from the rest of Spain – Getty It’s almost as if Asturias was designed by a clever algorithm to keep everyone happy. You don’t have to choose between beaches or mountains, or between a city trip or an active holiday; this compact region in northern Spain has it all. … Read more