Italy
Italy, a captivating Mediterranean nation, enthrals visitors with its rich history, enchanting landscapes, and cultural treasures. From the grandeur of Rome’s ancient ruins to the serene beauty of the Amalfi Coast, Italy offers a feast for the senses. Indulge in delectable cuisine, vibrant festivals, and timeless art, all in this enchanting destination.
In Italy, I have already visited the following cities: Bergamo, Bologna, Brixen, Como (Lake Como), Firenze | Florence, Genoa | Genova, Imola, Luino, Meran | Merano, Milan | Milano, Montaione, Naples | Napoli, Palermo (Sicily), Pisa, Pompeii | Pompei, Portofino, Rapallo, Riccione, Rimini, Rome | Roma, San Bartolomeo al Mare, Trieste, Turin, Venice | Venezia, Verona, Voghera
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Where to buy Verona Card, the “all-inclusive card for Tourists” in Verona
Verona Card is an awesome thing if you want to fully explore Verona. Most of the main sights are included, to others you will get a good reduction, and riding the local ATV-Buses is 100% free as well. VeronaCard is available for either 24 or 48 hours. And no matter when you buy the credit…
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Must-See Art Museum in Verona: Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery / Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti
My favourite art museum in Verona, among the ones I’ve visited, is Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti. Situated inside stunning Palazzo della Ragione, the entrance to the first-floor entrance of Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery is located in the south-east corner of Piazza dei Signori and can be reached from Piazza Erbe passing under the…
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Dessert speciality from Verona: Torta Russa di Verona (Recipe)
When in Verona, you have to try and taste the local speciality Torta Russa di Verona. Every city or region has its own recipes, and that’s something truly wonderful. Torta Russa di Verona means “Russian cake from Verona”, and the origin of this recipe isn’t actually that old. One of the two hypothesis of the…
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Teatro Romano di Verona, the more than 2000-year-old ancient theatre right by the river
Right by the Adige river, or Etsch, you will find the ancient Teatro Romano Verona. Built sometime at the end of the first century before Christ, this Theatre is even older than the way more famous Arena di Verona, an amphitheatre. It’s actually not that easy to find Teatro Romano Verona, simply as it’s not…
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Staying at Novo Hotel Rossi Verona near the Train Station
Novo Hotel Rossi Verona is a nice 3-star hotel close to the Porta Nuova train station of Verona. Hotels in the districts close to main train stations are usually not a good place to stay, however, Novo Hotel Rossi Verona is located in sufficient distance to both noise and “weird people” hanging around the station.…
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Where to park your car in Verona City Centre (near Arena di Verona)
Parking a car in busy city centres can be quite a challenge, especially in a lively and famous city such as Verona. As I preferred a close location for parking in Verona City Centre, over having a free place to park my car, I chose Parcheggio Multipiano Cittadella Verona, a prime location near the Arena…
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Current Vegetarian Food Options at McDonalds Italy
In the past, McDonald’s Italy used to have a vegetarian burger on their menu. Unbeatable, their original McVeggie was my absolute favourite McDonald’s Burger worldwide. But as it was only a temporary offer to celebrate EXPO 2015 in Milan, they discontinued it at some point but had another meat-free option available. The “new” McVeggie was…
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Is everything closed on April 25 in Italy? (public holiday)
April 25 is a public holiday in Italy. On one hand, it’s known as the Feast of Saint Mark, but it’s also the day that marks and celebrates the anniversary of the liberation of Italy from the Nazi occupation in World War II in 1945 and the end of the fascist regime. The Italian official…
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Recipe: Muffin Arance e Yogurt – Italian Sicilian orange and yogurt mini-cakes (muffins)
Muffin Arance e Yogurt are perfect for those current warm spring days, homemade Muffins with the juice of Sicilian oranges and yoghurt. They are delicate, and fluffy and taste absolutely pristine, and if you want you can even add some chocolate chips for an extra touch. The preparation is easy and within minutes you will…
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How Easter in Italy is celebrated
Italy is a religious nation, essentially following Christian believes. Of course, Easter in Italy is an important annually highlight to honour, among family and friends. But as often, the same traditions aren’t celebrated all over, with small variations from region to region. For example, lighting an Easter fire is tradition, with bonfires on the evening…
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Palermo Airport Bus Transfer to Palermo City Centre – my experience
How do you get from Palermo Airport to the City Centre of Palermo? As the airport is situated roughly 35 km outside Palermo, and there is no train service available (at the moment), you have to rely on Transportation on wheels. You can choose from a Rental Car, Taxi, private Transfer (Chauffeur Service), or a…
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What are Arancine – Trying Arancini in Palermo / Sicily for the first time
Discover what arancini from Palermo are, how they differ from other Sicilian versions, and why they are a must-try street food in Sicily.
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Instagram Accounts to follow before visiting Palermo / Sicily
Palermo, more than just another Italian town on the island of Sicily. Same as Sicily overall, Palermo is a melting pot of various cultures. Not just nowadays, but basically since ever. The Arabs, Greeks, Romans, and Norman have left architectural as well as cultural and culinary influences. With all this and stunning scenery, Palermo is…
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Church Bells/ Music by Church Chiesa Gesù Redentore di Riccione
One of my sweetest memories of my Holidays in Riccione is the daily early morning music by Church Chiesa Gesù Redentore di Riccione. Every day just after 7 am the “Church Bells” begin their action, with a sweet melody. Every day it’s the same, for years now, but it just does not get old and…
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Nutella Crepe in Riccione at Viale Dante
My Nutella Crepe in Riccione at Da Emy at Viale Dante has been, again, a true life saviour. In the late afternoon, when all the Restaurants are shut down, and there is nothing else to eat available than gelato, Da Emy with its Crepes has been what I’ve been looking for. Coming right back from…
