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Sirmione, Salo & Lago di Garda: Explore Italy’s Off-The-Beaten Path Gems

by David Webb on April 19, 2012

Brescia, Italy

Northern Italy’s Best Sights, Ruins & Most Infamous History Lie on the Shores of Lago di Garda

In This Northern Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • The Best Sights  in Northern Italy
  • The Ancient History of the Brescia Region
  • Why The Town Of Salo is So (In)Famous
  • And More!

“Mussolini was not a good man,” Leonardo whispers. His left arm touches …

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My 7 Links — Posts You May Not Know About

by David Webb on October 20, 2011

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Across and Abroad.com is finally joining in with the rest of the travel-blogosphere with a special list of 7 posts!

In This Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • My Most Beautiful Post
  • My Most Popular Post
  • My Most Controversial Post
  • And more!

It’s been almost two months since I was nominated by Dreamalittledream.ca to join in the fun and try to …

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Five Reasons to Visit the City of Brescia, Italy – Now!

by David Webb on June 22, 2010

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There’s more to Italy than Milan, Rome, Venice and Tuscany. Once thought of as simply a “pass-through” city, Brescia offers a lot for visitors interested in “off the beaten path” travel

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • The Hidden Gems of Lombardy
  • Five Reasons to Visit Brescia
  • Where to Find the Oldest Ruins in Northern Italy

I loved my …

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Italy’s Dangerous History: From Gladiators’ Swords Onward

by David Webb on March 31, 2010

Brescia

The Wild West(ern Europe): Take in Brescia’s dangerous history with a hunting-, shooting- and firearms-themed tour of Northern Italy.

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • Why Brescia, Italy, is Internationally Significant
  • The History of Arms Manufacture in Italy
  • Why Italians Love to Shoot
  • Where To Find the Top Sights in Northern Italy

“It’s fantastic,” Leonardo Pericciuoli exclaims to me …

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