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...
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...
If you're a passionate traveler, I bet that like me you do as best you can to boost your wanderlust and find inspiration for your next trips.Luckily, we're all different and rely on different sources to gather ideas on where to go next, it doesn't matter if an exotic destination or discovering more of one's...
The year is about to end, and while I'm eagerly waiting for 2017 to begin, I'm going through the best 2016 travel moments that I shared on Instagram.I didn't manage to make a long trip overseas like the ones in Argentina or in Japan in the recent past, but I traveled quite a bit...
I can easily imagine the pride and joy felt by the inhabitants when in December 2015 the Unesco named Parma Creative City of Gastronomy.Most people know Parma because of its famous ham and Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), probably not even relating the word to a place. French literature buffs might have read Stendhal’s acclaimed...
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...
