Venice: A jewel in Italy’s crown
Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples – there are so many iconic and famous cities in Italy that come to mind. Whether it be for history, art, fashion, music – a combination of some or all. However, […]
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Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples – there are so many iconic and famous cities in Italy that come to mind. Whether it be for history, art, fashion, music – a combination of some or all. However, […]
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After our Roman Holiday we boarded a train from Rome to Naples and with speeds up to 300km p/hour had us there in no time. After being collected from the railway station we were taken […]
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Our Italian adventure started with an early transfer from Rome airport into the city. After the long flight I was relieved to have the driver waiting for us and we were taken to our home […]
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If you’ve asked anyone about their time in Syracuse, chances are they will mention Andrea, the sandwich man. With queues around the block it’s not hard to find Caseificio Borderi, a deli and sandwich restaurant […]
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Staring out the window over a snow covered Mt Etna, I was so excited to be arriving in Sicily! We picked up a car from the airport and drove south towards our first stop, Syracuse. […]
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Leaving our rental car behind in Trapani and setting off on a small ferry to the island of Favignana, we got the sense that we were in for something special. A short 25 minutes later […]
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Taormina, the perfect welcome to Sicily! We arrived directly into Sicily with the convenient Emirates connection and picked up a Fiat 500 for our 8 days on this stunning island. We stayed in a gorgeous […]
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For over a thousand years people have lived in this dramatic region, cultivating the steep hillsides and fishing the blue waters. Walk this magical part of Italy by day, and settle in for traditional feasts […]
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We arrived at our little Tuscan retreat and immediately felt welcomed by our hosts, Paolo and Peter and the lovely staff. Our home for the next few days is Villa Fontelunga, a beautifully restored home […]
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Italians are the masters of creating simple dishes that sing with flavour. Regional, seasonal and as fresh as possible, Italy’s cuisine is hearty, satisfying and made with heart. Inspired by the kitchens of the nonna, […]
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