Irene: Sassy Tuscan dining in the very heart of Florence

The first time I visited Florence I was in my early 20s. (I won’t say [...]

Rome Tours: Look Down. Rome’s Precious Cosmatesque History

Rome isn’t short of a church. Around 900 (of all denominations) to be precise. I’m [...]

Paris. Is always a good idea.

Paris is always a good idea. The city of lights has been rocked to its [...]

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Visiting Rome’s Wedding Cake 

No it’s not really called the wedding cake. Or the typewriter for that matter. Rome’s [...]

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15 Melbourne Dining Experiences

My first post for the year is not about Rome, but my home city, Melbourne. [...]

10 Things to do in Turin 

Earlier this year, Turin kinda stole my heart. I’d grown up hearing about the industrial [...]

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Italian Lakes: Lago di Orta 

If you haven’t heard of Lake Orta, you’re not alone. Not many Italians have either! [...]

Agrigento: Where the very best of the Mediterranean collides

What’s not to love about Sicily? Throughout history, the largest island in the Mediterranean has [...]

Favara: Sicily’s Secret Cool

A lot about Italy in the international press of late is about doom and gloom; [...]

Italy beyond the big cities: Lazio’s Ciociaria is a true find

There’s a real problem with exploring Italy and all it has to offer. It’s the [...]