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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Best easter weekend activities in the south of Italy
Easter weekend is a popular time to visit the South of Italy, as it’s a time of religious celebration and cultural traditions. You might also be interested in this previous blog post about how Easter in Italy is celebrated. Here are some of the best Easter weekend activities in the South of Italy: Easter Traditions…
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Ballaro Market – Paradise for Foodies in Palermo
Discover Palermo’s vibrant Ballarò Market — Sicily’s historic street food hub filled with fresh produce, local flavours, culture and chaotic charm.
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Pasta Lunch at AMALFI TERMINAL
Lunch at AMALFI TERMINAL did surprise us Located right at the harbour for all the touristy people mover boats, you can usually exclusively expect a tourist trap.. But Amalfi Terminal has been phenomenal! The waiters were friendly and quite fluent in English, but the food, oh my word. Both our Pastas (alla Nerano &…
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My favourite Italian Cooking / Italian Food YouTube Channels
What better way to learn how a nation cooks, by stepping into the kitchen of a native and/or passionate cook? A small obsession of mine are Italian Food YouTube Channels. Discovering new dishes or having yet another take on a staple of the Italian cuisine, to catch one or two new tips or check out…
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Staying at Time Out Hotel in Pisa near the leaning tower | Review
If you are looking for a Hotel in Pisa near the leaning tower, I can highly recommend Time Out. It’s a guesthouse hotel type of accommodation, a bed & breakfast but without the breakfast service. Situated just 500 metres from the famous leaning tower, the location of this Hotel in Pisa couldn’t be better. Time…
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The history of Sicilian Cassatella di Sant Agata (Green dessert from Sicily) will surprise you
When in the south of italy, you definitely have to try the iconic green dessert from Sicily, the Cassatella di Sant Agata. Sweet in taste, their historical origin is not so sweet… Shaped like halved balls, often wrapped in white and/or green marzipan, with a red cherry on top. An iconic look, to resemble nothing…
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Top 5 Places with a view in Palermo, Sicily
Palermo definitely needs to be discovered on many levels. Below the ground, the “Catacombe dei Cappuccini” offer visitors an exciting insight, into the ground the people and hustle and bustle of the market and harbour, as well as from on top of buildings and structures. When in the City, I highly recommend the following 5…
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roman Cacio e Pepe in Palermo at Caligola
The Romans in Palermo … oh well, that’s another story. But, Roman Food in Palermo, that’s a delicious interaction. At Caligula, I got to enjoy roman Cacio e Pepe in Palermo. This creamy, hearty pasta dish. So simple, yet it seems so complicated to prepare it… hence, I always order it once I find it…
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Leaves you speechless! Catacombe dei Cappuccini Palermo
Seeing the most beautiful Mummy in the World at Catacombe dei Cappuccini Palermo has been an outstanding experience. A visit to Catacombe dei Cappuccini Palermo will leave you speechless, hopefully. A former graveyard of more than 800 people is indeed something rather strange to visit. Looking at the remains of humans that passed away more…
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Must try! Sicilian Street Food in Palermo – 5 typical snacks
When in Palermo, you must try Sicilian Street Food! The Italian lifestyle is a rather relaxed one. Especially the more in the south of the country you are, the more relaxed it will appear. Also, it’s definitely way hotter in the south in the summer, than in other more northern regions. Hence, a relaxed pause…
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all-night take-out Pizza in Palermo by Dima’s
Enjoy take-out Pizza in Palermo at Dima’s. When in Italy, you do not always want to enjoy any meal at a Restaurant. Especially in a city such as Palermo, where street food and eating outside are so prominently established in the general culture. It’s just more a way of living in this city than having…
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La Terrazza – best view Restaurant in Bellagio at Lake Como
The restaurant with perhaps best view Restaurant in Bellagio of Lake Como is La Terrazza Metropole. Located directly on the water, with a view of the mountains and the regular ferry, the Italian delicacies taste much better. This unique view and location naturally comes at a premium, but with the friendly service it is definitely…
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Sustainability Days 2022 Bolzano – JOIN NOW online – last minute!
Sustainability is more than a current fancy buzzword, it’s a crucial must. Sustainability needs to be accomplished on various levels, by everyone. May it be just you, or a big corporation. Wasting any resource, is draining. Sustainability Days 2022 in Bolzano, South Tyrol, are an international Platform for the Regions of the Future. From September…
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Botanical Garden Pisa – retreat and educational park near the leaning tower
Whenever you visit Pisa, a visit should be on the agenda. The botanical garden Pisa was the ideal place for a relaxed start to the day. With a delicious breakfast consisting of a vanilla croissant and a perfect cappuccino in hand, we went to the park shortly after opening. This oasis is not far from…
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What it’s like visiting Piaggio Vespa Museum in Pontedera in 2024
What to expect from Piaggio Vespa Museum in Pontedera near Pisa in Italy: so much. And the best, a regular visit to the museum is free! Yes, you can visit the Vespa Museum in Italy for free! If this is not already reason enough to visit the museum, it definitely is a place of pilgrimage…
