Italian pleasures
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A personal account is presented of renting a villa and sampling local life in the Umbrian region of central Italy. The rural villages of Torgiano and Deruta are visited, sources of local produce such as breads, cheeses, olives and wines.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2001
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Pleasures in the raw
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The Marquesas Islands, which have been described by novelist Herman Melville and visited by artist Paul Gaugin in the early 20th century, remain a popular tourist spot to this day. An author describes the region's history and culture.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1998
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Orvieto-fine wine blends with medieval splendor
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The details of the cathedrals and historic sites present at Orvieto with relation to gothic designs are presented.
Publication Name: International Travel News
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0191-8761
Year: 2007
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