Pink, yellow, light blue, red, orange. Portovenere, one of the most beautiful towns of the western Ligurian coast, appears from the boat with its colorful houses reflecting in the sea.I haven’t set foot on the ground yet, and I feel already that many lovely corners are waiting for my eyes to meet and admire them....
I first visited Ravenna last year on a day trip from Bologna, where I spent two weeks to discover the beauty of the Emilia-Romagna region. I had been wishing to admire the Byzantine mosaics for a long time but never managed to go, and with a single day, there was not much time to get...
I feel blessed for being born in Italy, surrounded by beauty and enjoying magnificent landscapes ranging from the snow-capped Alps in the north to the olive groves in the south. Italy never fails to surprise.Seasoned travelers will tell you that nothing beats advice and tips from a local. So, to help you get the best...
Well known as one of the world's fashion capitals and a longstanding business hub in Europe, there still are only a limited number of foreign tourists who plan to visit Milan, particularly if it's their first trip to Italy.The land of "La Dolce Vita" is one of the most fantasized destinations in the world, but while Rome,...
“How about a weekend in Venice in November?”I immediately accepted because I love spending time with Stefano, my travel pal in the few occasions when I’m not traveling solo. The “where” was not relevant. I was happy to enjoy a couple of days with my best friend. I found out that without the crowds and shrouded...
I briefly visited delightful Brisighella a few years ago during a two-weeks trip in Emilia-Romagna and it was a love at first sight.I was bewitched by this fascinating medieval hamlet with its colorful houses, well-kept but not cutesy, and the surrounding rolling hills, where vineyards, olive groves, and other greenery design patches that look like an...
Forget the Cinque Terre and go hiking Portofino!All right, this might be a bit of an overstatement - after all, the Cinque Terre are one of the most popular destinations in Italy for international travelers - but believe me, the area of Portofino Natural Park is beautiful. Provided that you go off-season. But this is true...
I love giving presents - spontaneously buying a little something that I see and makes me think of a person dear to me - but Christmas often makes me feel in distress. We all have plenty of stuff and often end up buying one more useless thing or adding up to the already long list...
Think Monza F1 Grand Prix is only for people passionate about car races and speed? Think again! A weekend in Monza during the race can be a lot of fun. Only about 20 km from Milan, Monza is worth spending some time, if only to visit Villa Reale and its park, and have a walk in...
Although often overlooked, Milan is well worth spending a few days. However, if you only have time for one thing, a must do in Milan is without doubt walking on the Duomo rooftop and visit the Cathedral, which is the most famous landmark of the city....
