The theme of the expo is "Feeding the planet, energy for life"

Italy: An Expo for the Planet’s Health

A Focus on Sustainability at the World Expo in Milan, Italy By Eleanor Harte The first world’s fair was held in 1851 in Hyde Park, London. It was the first exhibition of global manufactured products and brought together people and products from all over the globe. Prince Albert wanted to show off Great Britain to…

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Palermo: A Sicilian Treasure

The Real Palermo, Sicily: Cefalu and Castelbuono are great day trips from the city By Raluca Maier Situated in the northwest corner of the island of Sicily, Palermo has architectural and cultural influences from North Africa, Greece, but also Spain and Italy. Although in Europe, it makes you realize since the first moment you step…

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The medieval village of Pruno, high in the Alpi Apuane, just a few miles from the northern Tuscany coast. Photos by John Keahey

Winding Through Hidden Tuscany

  Riding the Roads of Hidden Tuscany John Keahey is a travel writer and former award-winning newsman. A native of Idaho and graduate of the University of Utah with degrees in history and marketing, he first stepped onto Italian soil in 1986. Enchanted by what he found in Tuscany—stunning ancient ruins, unique food, magnificent countryside,…

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