The real reason I go skiing
When I say I love skiing, what I really mean is that I love lunch while skiing. Anybody…
4 unmissable towns in Umbria…and what to eat
Umbria has amazing light. The landscape is a patchwork of green, yellow and brown. The vineyards, fields…
If you love Tuscany and Umbria then you will certainly love Le Marche.
As we enter Le Marche from Romagna, there continues to be hilltop towns, some with forts and the…
Why visit Le Marche?
Having never been a fan for the often underwhelming Italian beaches on the Adriatic side, I was not…
The secret delights of Romagna
Driving down towards the Adriatic Sea from Emilia, we enter Romagna and its vineyard-covered hills. We have officially…
Bologna: A food lover’s heaven
Bologna is a food lover’s idea of heaven. Piazza Maggiore is the heart of the city and ground…
Why visit Milan Expo 2015?
Having only been to Shanghai’s Expo previously and visiting the ghostly remains of previous expos in San Francisco,…
What makes Parma ham (prosciutto di Parma) so special? And what is even better?
Prosciutto from Parma is the most famous cured ham in the world but what makes it so special?…
Why you should avoid “Parmesan” cheese? And what you should buy instead…
Parmesan is one of the most famous cheeses in the world and is an ubiquitous presence on the…
3 tips to choosing the best gelateria (Italian ice cream shop)
A good gelateria is difficult to select if you do not know what to look for. Here are…
The worst place in the world for a glutton to live
So let’s say by some miracle the doctor told me I had to gain weight, I would get…
Top 11 cultural tips for travelling to Italy
1. Italians eat late and meal times are fixed. Times vary regionally so check with the restaurant beforehand. One…