Costa Brava (Catalonia, Spain) and Emilia Romagna (Italy) are two of my favourite regions in Europe as they offer all the elements of a…
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The magic of Bologna in photos
It’s no secret that Bologna, the capital of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna, is one of my favourite cities in Europe. There’s just…
A passion for Lambrusco
Travel is an endless source of inspiration (and wisdom) and I find nothing more inspiring than meeting people during my travels who are so…
The murals of Dozza
Dozza (map) is a hill-top medieval village about a 30-minute drive south of Bologna. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy…
2014: my year of travel
Gosh! Another year comes to a close and another begins! 2014 was a wonderful travel year for me. I chalked up tens of thousands…
Sundays in Bologna
I love Sundays in Bologna! With the streets in the historic centre empty of traffic, pedestrians and cyclists reign supreme on the ancient cobblestones….
A food tour around Modena
Modena is a historic town in the Emilia Romagna region in Italy. The town is perhaps most famous as the home of some of…
Ten things to do in Bologna
My doorbell rings. I open the door to find a good friend of mine standing there with a big grin on his face and…
A Ferrari tour of the Motor Valley
I have to admit… I’m a nitwit when it comes to cars. I’ve never been too interested in them and how they work. They…