One of the most popular vacation countries in Europe

Land celebrated for the arts. Italy is a land celebrated for the arts, and not the least among the arts that have attained their highest expression in Italy is the art of hospitality. The Italian welcome is as warm and traditional as a glass of fine wine. This comparison is apt, for travelers in ancient times gave the country its first name: Land of Wines. Italians are such good hosts because they get so much practice welcoming visitors from all over the world.

The most popular vacation. Italy is one of the most popular vacation countries in Europe, all seasons being good for a visit. In summer, Italy is an international playground, with visitors from all continents mingling with vacationing Italians at the famous resorts. Spring comes early to Italy and autumn lingers – and so will the wise traveler who wants to enjoy at a more leisurely pace the art centers, the large cities and the holiday resorts such as those in the Lombardian lake region where spring and fall are ideal seasons 

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South Africa Day Hikes

If you instantly form a picture of backpacks and tents the moment someone mentions hiking, then you are in for a pleasant surprise! Day hikes are a big feature of the South African outdoor landscape with many venues and destinations catering to walkers who want to get out of the city for a few hours and breathe the soot out of their lungs.

Day hikes are generally within the city limits themselves, or just a short drive away so that urban residents can still get home before dark. The Magaliesberg, just outside of Johannesburg is a perfect example of a day hiking destination. A mere 45-minute drive from Johannesburg, this mountain range has a number of day hikes and caters specifically for the day visitor.

In Cape Town, Table Mountain is another excellent example. Overnight camping is prohibited within the reserve, which means that all of the 500 odd trails on the mountain are in fact day hikes that you can try out 

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