The few things I know about Tordandrea di Assisi
Tordandrea is a fork in the road to Assisi surrounded by nondescript houses and flat green fields. But interesting nonetheless.
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Crossing the Brenner Pass with Instagram
I guess we have been crossing the Brenner Pass around 60 times over the past 20 years. Still I marvel over the wonderful scenery surrounding Autostrada A22.
Visit to a gorgonzola dairy
The most fascinating thing about a visit to a gorgonzola dairy is the pride and enthusiasm invested in the cheese.
Lucca comics and pretences
Every year in October/November Lucca is invaded by scores of comic book look alikes. But small scale Lucca comics and pretences can be experienced any day.
Landscapes of Sicily south of Africa
Experience the landscapes of Sicily south of Africa – or at least south of Tunis. A sun-drenched, arid region with pockets of culture and patches of green.
Rome quotes - Famous words on the eternal city
There’s more to Rome quotes than the proverbial ‘When-Rome-falls-All-roads-lead-to-Rome-was-not-built-in-a-day’ trivia.
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Tuscan zuccotto cake and ice cream dessert
The domed Tuscan zuccotto cake and ice cream dessert is a lot easier to make than I’d feared.
Asparagus in curry sauce with rice fried eggs
One of the original recipes by Davide Bonato as part of his all rice menu.
Beef and rhubarb stew
The strong, tart taste of rhubarb goes well with savoury dishes like beef stew.
Panissa risotto and beans
Panissa risotto and beans is a traditional North Italian peasant dish
A romantic holiday in Sardinia
For those who want to enjoy summer at the sea in total relaxation, Chia Laguna Resort in Sardinia is the ideal place to spend the holidays.
The blinding white city Ostuni
The white city Ostuni near Brindisi in Puglia is the kind of place that sticks in your memory like a vision.
Palace of Venaria and rooms that make you go wow
Palace of Venaria is one of 14 residences built by the House of Savoy in and around Turin. Each represents a daunting demonstration of power.
Chioggia – the pantry of Venice
Not so long ago, Chioggia served as the pantry of Venice. A place where smallholders produced vegetables and fish for the city.
Pictures of Easter in Italy
The Holy Week is a period packed with local rites and traditions, as these pictures of Easter in Italy seek to show.
What to do in Termoli? A fortified town surrounded by beaches
Termoli in Molise is wide sandy beaches, an active fishing harbour and an old fortified town to explore. Here is our suggestion on what to do in Termoli.
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