After lunch we visited Parma and its historical city center. First we visited the Palazzo della Pilotta, the name comes from the game of pelota,…
Music and culture in Verdi’s Homeland
An excerpt from Francesca’s Diary… A visit to Soragna, a beautiful small town filled with art and history, where we visited a little dairy farm…
Puglia Travel and Food Experiences – The Heel of Italy
Today I’d like to take you through the beautiful region of Puglia, the sun-kissed heel of Italy’s “boot.” This region is a treasure chest of…
Bernina Express Train Journey Across the Swiss Alps
The Bernina Express train journey is one of the most unforgettable rail experiences in Europe. This unique excursion carries you across the spectacular Bernina Alpine…
Italian Thermal Spa Experiences – Wellness, Nature, and Ancient Traditions
Italian Thermal Spa Experiences: A Tradition of Wellness Italian thermal spa experiences have deep roots in history. For centuries, people have turned to thermal waters…
Italian Food Culture: Art, Museums, and the Year of Italian Food
Happy Befana! The Epiphany on January 6 is one of the most beloved celebrations in Italy. On this day, children wake up excited to open…
FICO: Start your journey from field to fork…
Did you know that Italy’s food and agricultural sector represents more than 11% of the country’s GDP! Recognizing this economic driver, the city of Bologna…
Sicilian Food Experiences – A Journey Through Taste and Tradition
Your journey to Sicily can begin in many ways — by plane from another Italian or European city, by car along the famous Autostrada del…
Reflections on an amazing journey
It’s quite amazing just how much ground can be covered in just 15 short days. By my humble estimation, we covered over 2300km not including…
Delicious Bottarga Deliziosa
After our visit at the Saline, we sat for lunch at the nearby restaurant and enjoyed the wonderful view of the windmill and Saline and…