The 5 best spas in Rome

By now you would’ve guessed I’m quite partial to a spa day! I’ve been fortunate [...]

5 things to add to your Verona to-do-list

I’m lucky enough to say that I’ve been to Verona three times in my life. [...]

Putting Abruzzo on the map

As is the case around most of Abruzzo, the drive into the hamlets and towns [...]

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Where to eat near Rome’s monuments

Nowadays food guides have one thing in common: encouraging visitors to explore areas away from [...]

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Italian Lakes and spa day: Sirmione

Thousands of visitors descend on Lake Garda daily especially in the warmer months and it’s not [...]

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The photos that will make you want to visit Chieti Province, Abruzzo right now

You know my parents were born in Abruzzzo right? It’s in my blood; it’s in [...]

Rome gelato review: Gunther Rohregger’s creations

Like me, Gunther Rohregger is an adopted Roman! He moved here for love from northern [...]

Florence: Exploring the Santa Croce Neighbourhood

In a city busting at the seams with tourists, it can be hard in Florence [...]

Japan Restaurant Week: Rome, Florence & Milan

Living in Rome, Roman food is my thing. Fusion dining interests me. I love the [...]

HeartRome’s Food & Travel Guide to Paris

A long weekend in the city of lights was just what the doctor ordered. Winter [...]