Ten Things to See in Sardinia

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The beauty and diversity of Italy never ceases to amaze me. One of the must see places on my Italy travel list is the island of Sardinia. It’s a pleasure to welcome Luke to share with My Bella Vita readers more about the charms of Sardinia along with 10 things to see and do on the island. Welcome, Luke!

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Sibari: Home to the Original Dolce Vita

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In the 700s BC, Greeks migrated across southern Italy and settled the land known as Magna Graecia. The first of these settlements – where 100,000 of the wealthiest and most prosperous congregated – was Sybaris. The Sybarites, whose name is now synonymous with opulence and luxury originated la dolce vita for which Italy is famous.

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Three of My Favorite Towns on Calabria's Tyrrhenian Coast

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A few months ago I wrote about three of my favorite mountain villages in Calabria, but now that the sun is starting to twinkle behind that wide Calabrian sky, it’s time to hit the beach.

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