Not Your Typical Tuscany Trip

Not Your Typical Tuscany Trip

There is a reason Tuscany evokes such vivid imagery and is a dream destination for many people. I bet even as you read the title of this blog, you had a picture in your mind of rolling hills and pointy cyprus pine trees running along 

My Favourite Italian Day Hikes…so far!

My Favourite Italian Day Hikes…so far!

There are hundreds of walking trails in Italy, from strenuous mountain climbs along Via Ferratas (wire bolted into the side of rocks to hang onto) to easy strolls along the beach for the whole family. Italy has an incredible network of treks, which are generally 

Modena: Food, Fast Cars and Fashion

Modena: Food, Fast Cars and Fashion

There is money in Modena. Money and style. A lot of Italy is struggling economically, especially in the south. But Modena is a hub of industry and you can tell there are a lot of people here in the upper brackets of wage earners. The 

Repeating Rome: a city to return to as often as possible

Repeating Rome: a city to return to as often as possible

Rome takes a little while to fall in love with. At least it did for me. But once you do, it’s going to be a long term affair. Having now returned to Rome twice in the last two years, I know this trip won’t be 

Stepping back in time: Sextantio Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Stepping back in time: Sextantio Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, in Northern Abruzzo, Italy was a booming town during the reign of the Medici family in the 16th century. But in the 19th century, the town fell into poverty and most of its inhabitants decamped to find work and prosperity elsewhere. 

The day I almost died to get wine flowing from a fountain: Marino Sagra dell’Uva

The day I almost died to get wine flowing from a fountain: Marino Sagra dell’Uva

Before I had resigned, before I had booked flights, before I had even actually decided I was going to do any of that, I booked an Airbnb in Marino for the Sagra dell’Uva. I read an article about food and wine festivals in Italy and