Massive drought in Italy threatens to destroy Sicilian tourism

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An aerial view of Lake Pergusa, Sicily's only natural lake, now almost dried up and reduced to a pool of mud.
Lake Pergusa, Sicily's only natural lake has almost dried up due to an increasingly dramatic drought emergency in Sicily.

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Italian neighbors used to compete by building tall towers. See inside one that's still standing after 600 years.

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Torre Guinigi
Torre Guinigi in Lucca, Italy, is home to a unique rooftop garden.

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I moved from NYC to Italy without speaking Italian or having a job. Now, I'm married with 2 kids, and I love my life here.

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Young person wearing backpack, hat, and yellow jacket standing on street in Italy enjoying view of building.
Caroline Chirichella (not pictured) moved to Italy from New York City at the age of 24.

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Tourists can be a turnoff for wealthy travelers in hotspots like Tulum and Mykonos. Here are 4 places that are still an oasis for the ultra-rich.

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Monaco
Monaco is well-known as a playground for the rich.

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My family went to Rome during the peak summer season. Our trip would've been better if we knew these 5 things before we left.

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Author Alesandra Dubin and her family at the Colosseum in Rome
I visited Rome during the high season, and a few things could've improved our trip.

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Italian officials will pay up to $32,000 for you to move to Tuscany — but there's a catch

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A view of the countryside in Tuscany, Italy
Italy's new "residency in the mountains" program will pay people up to $32,000 to relocate to rural Tuscany in an effort to stabilize its population problem.

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I'm from Rome. Visit these 9 underrated, less-crowded monuments instead of the Colosseum and the Vatican.

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Author Asia London Palomba in Rome
There's a lot to see in Rome.

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I'm an American sending my kids to camp in Italy. It's cheaper and kids eat freshly cooked meals.

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Kids in Italy enjoying the view.

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Germany and Italy are the biggest climate laggards in Europe, study finds

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Parked tractors block a highway during a farmers' protest near Mollerussa, northeast Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
Tractors block a highway during a farmers' protest in northeastern Spain in February.

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I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.

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An aerial view of Florence and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Florence was one of the many cities I visited in Italy.

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