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Beverley Watts enjoys the beauty and the best of Lombardy in a long weekend break. Sirmione sunset © B.Watts

The best of Lombardy in a long weekend

Flying into Milan for a Thursday to Sunday break, we drove in a loop taking in Bergamo, Sirmione, Mantova and Cremona, avoiding the autostradas to appreciate the countryside.

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Cortina

Autumn Hiking Around Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Outside the ski season, there’s some very good hiking here, and the trails are dotted with a network of rifugios or mountain inns. 

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Stefano Conia and Workshop

Motor Racing and Violins in Lombardy, Italy

It’s not for the faint of heart but it’s the best view of the city of Milan. I’m wandering around the roof terraces of the magnificent 14th-century cathedral.

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valle dell'erica Thalasso & Spa

Valle dell’Erica Resort. Sardinia

The night air smelled of wood smoke and myrtle as an outdoor suckling pig spit-roast slowly turned over open flames.

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guide to Sardinia's Gallura region

Insider Guide to Sardinia’s Gallura Region

Late afternoon and I’m struggling to stay upright. Normally I would readily admit to this occurring as a result of over-imbibing but on this particular occasion, the culprit is a bear.

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genoa's historic food shops

Exploring Genoa’s Historic Food Shops. Your guide to the best food.

I’m at the Slow Fish event in Genoa, Italy’s largest port, whose mission is to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourage sustainable fishing.

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