Month: October 2022

When you go to Rome for the fist time, for sure, you want to visit the “top ten things to see in Rome” such as the Colosseum, Navona Square, The Spanish Steps, etc. If you are lucky to be back for the second or third time (maybe because you threw a coin in the Trevi… Continue reading Rome for the 2nd time

In some part of Italy, you know it is fall when you start craving for porcini mushrooms. They are specific to some kind of forest and when it is season you will see them in groceries, in boxes along rural roads and in restaurant menus. I miss them so much!!! Unfortunately, I’ve never seen them… Continue reading Delicious porcini

Everybody knows or has seen pictures of the stunning Tuscan rolling hills with picturesque stone farmhouses and vineyards. However, very few people know that Piedmont can offer the same extraordinary experience and it is cheaper and less crowded. Piedmont is a region north west of Italy and its vineyards stretch between the Alps from the… Continue reading Tuscany vs Piedmont wine regions!

On the east corner of Italy, there is a mountain range called Dolomiti. They are special because of their color when hit by the sun. The incredible pink glow at dawn and sunset is due to their components of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. The Dolomites have been listed UNESCO World Heritage in 2009. One… Continue reading Hiking the Three Peaks

Everyone knows Capri, the glamourous, sophisticated and very expensive island off the Amalfi coast. Not everyone knows that only less than one hour away lies the beautiful island of Ischia. The less known sister is bigger, less crowded, less expensive and it offers an extraordinary experience that Capri can’t which are the thermal spas. Ischia… Continue reading Ischia, the less known sister of Capri

Abruzzo is a region in central Italy. Its territory is almost completely mountainous, half of it is protected through National Parks or Nature Reserves. It is really off the beaten path and this is its beauty. Yes, it is remote and difficult to reach, but you will be rewarded with untouched nature. I went there… Continue reading Rugged, dramatic Abruzzo

Now I need to start talking about the wonders of Italy and I don’t know where to start. Thousands of amazing memories want to be shared with you. My head is spinning. I am going to start from my beloved region: Liguria. Italy has 20 regions, all with their own identity, history, culture and cuisine.… Continue reading Liguria my love: Bussana Vecchia

Italy is a magical box. If you like travelling, you probably have been to Italy already. When I meet new people and they found out I am Italian, they often say, “oh nice, I’ve been to Italy, it is so beautiful”. Then my curiosity kicks in and I ask where. Most of the time they… Continue reading Discover Italy!