Participating in a cooking course during my travels is something I always love to do. It’s a great way to learn about the local…
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Charming Brisighella
Italy is a trove of charming villages, steeped in history and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. I’ve seen a fair share of them but I…
The Art Cities of Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy, is a multi-faceted destination with a rich artistic and cultural heritage. For a period spanning more than two…
Plane views: Swiss Alps and Lago Maggiore
It’s always a treat to fly across the European Alps on a clear day. The views of the snow-capped mountains, jagged peaks, verdant valleys…
A little gem called Comacchio
Comacchio is a small town tucked away in the eastern corner of Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy (map). Built on 13 islands at…
Driving the Via Emilia
Emilia-Romagna, a region in the northeast of the Italian peninsula, is one of my favourite areas for a road trip in Italy. With its…
Modena in two days
Modena is an ancient town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy (map), smack in between its more famous sisters Bologna and Parma (both…
The best of Puglia – the ultimate guide
Puglia is a region that occupies the ‘heel’ of southern Italy and is home to historic towns (many of which have histories that go…
Matera – an extraordinary step back in time
I walked up the cobble-stoned road towards the Cathedral square. Ahead of me, I could see the towering Cathedral, cloaked in the warm, pinkish…
