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The Guest Journal — Italy, beyond the obvious.

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Landscape, local life and independent places to stay. A different way into Italy.

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Destinations

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A stone path and Alpine buildings in Val di Mello, photographed by Matteo Bellia01
Destinations2026-10-30 · SOURCED DISCOVERY

Val di Mello, at walking pace.

Granite walls, stone paths and a protected Alpine landscape. A different way to spend a day in northern Italy.

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Vacation Rentals

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Exedra, an inland key — photograph published on the official property website05
Vacation Rentals2026-10-30 · LAUNCH COLLECTION

Exedra, an inland key.

Holiday apartments in Leverano put the town, rather than the beach, at the centre.

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B&Bs

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Agriturismi

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Alberghi Diffusi

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FROM THE EDITOR

Some places are better
when you look twice.

Italy has no shortage of famous addresses. We are interested in what lies between them. Landscapes with their own character. People with something to say. Journeys that leave room for a little curiosity.

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