Under the Tuscan Sun, A quick guide to Siena

Well not really under the sun I have to say. On a mid-week break in [...]

A guide to Rovinj: the turquoise jewel of Istria

Located a short two hours’ drive or ferry from Trieste in Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia, [...]

Putting Abruzzo on the map

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

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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 [...]

8 Things to do in Florence 

Life and work recently took me back to Florence. The city of Michelangelo’s David and [...]

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10 things you should know about Italian wine

This week, I was a guest of Eating Italy Food Tours at their new, Italian [...]

Italian Lakes: Lago di Orta 

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

Sicilian Wine and the Small Businesses that Make Italy Tick 

All businesses have their place in their world, but small businesses are the ones I [...]

Uncovering the Real Florence 

With millions of tourists each year, it’s hard to not bump into a couple here [...]

50 Photos that will make you want to visit Piemonte right now! 

Piemonte. The industrial heart of Italy. Boring and grey? Think again. With award-winning and internationally [...]

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