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Following the footsteps of Michelangelo in Rome

If you are passionate about art, Rome is a jewelry box. I love Renaissance history (1400-1500) when Italy was the center of the world. Florence and Rome became beacons of humanist ideals. One of the main features of the Renaissance was the rediscovery by European thinkers of ancient Greek and Roman ideas and texts. ​The Renaissance… Continue reading Following the footsteps of Michelangelo in Rome

Bella Puglia

Puglia: Gargano The spur of the Italian boot is known as the district of Puglia. It is said that Puglia was once connected to Croatia and that it has more in common with Dalmatia than Italy. The coastline is a beautiful powder blue set against limestone cliffs, fairy-tale grottoes, ancient forests and dense vegetation. We… Continue reading Bella Puglia

Rome for the 2nd time

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

Delicious porcini

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

Tuscany vs Piedmont wine regions!

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!

Hiking the Three Peaks

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

Ischia, the less known sister of Capri

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

Rugged, dramatic Abruzzo

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