Triests is the capital of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in the North-east of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Taking advantage of its perfect location on the sea, Trieste used to be a very prominent port city. Remnants of the past can be seen in piazzas (squares) along the water’s edge. Present day locals are more …
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There are so many things to do in Bologna, Italy. Attractions in Bologna (other than the divine cuisine!) include dozens of museums, landmarks, parks and gardens. In addition, UNESCO crowned Bologna the “City of Music” in 2006. The European Union declared it the European Capital of Culture in 2000. Bologna is located in northern Italy …
In Italy, about midway between Florence and Rome, there are a series of Medieval hill cities and towns. The region of great historical importance doesn’t receive as much attention. Travel sites and guidebooks tend to focus on areas in southern Italy, or even Tuscany, (such as Florence, Siena, or the town of San Gimignano). It …
Fellow traveler Paolo Barissano offers up his reasons why we should have considered a visit to Naples during our last trip to Italy. Unfortunately we didn’t make it that time, but a visit to the city is definitely on our wish list. We have some mixed reviews about Naples. First, that it has a grittier side, but also some of the …
Villa Lante is a stunning estate in Bagnaia, Italy. Bagnaia is a little gem of a village just 78 kilometers (48 miles) north of Rome. There are several reasons to consider a visit to this small village in the Viterbo Italy province, including the important fact that very few people do. After fighting the crowds …
Of course, we had to take a cooking class in Puglia, Italy. We have spent a significant amount of time traveling around Italy, but before this trip hadn’t made it to this region located on the “heel” of the boot that is Italy. Our Italian friends from the region wouldn’t let us forget this. We …
Like many people who have visited Italy, our first visit has not been our last. In fact we’ve been to Italy three times so far, and are now spending a few months slowly touring our way through the country. This has given us the opportunity to explore beyond the top destinations that come to mind, …
When you hear the words “Modena, Italy” what immediately comes to mind depends on your passions. If what pops into your mind is a flashy red sports car, then you know this to be the birth place of the Ferrari. If, on the other hand you enjoy a good balsamic vinegar or dream of sitting …
We had an amazing time discovering the best Umbria Wineries during a trip to Italy! Tuscany gets all the press when it comes to Italian wine. The super-Tuscans and Brunellos are some of the most well-known, often the most expensive, Italian wines. Next door, the region of Umbria has a long history of cultivating grapes …
We loved this Bologna Italy Food Tour! We found it was the best way to discover the North Italian city of Bologna. Bologna Walking Food Tour When we decided to take a trip to Bologna, the first thing we did was seek out a food tour. It’s a great way to get an introduction to …