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High life in Italy on a budget

Yes, it’s possible to enjoy the famed dolche vita on a budget. With a little planning and know-how, you can … More

agriturismo, budget, euro, happy hour, high life, Italy

Passegiata with a ferret

Well, I’ve seen it all now. In the picture-perfect town of Ascoli Piceno in Italy’s eastern Le Marche region, this … More

Ascoli Piceno, ferret, Italy, passegiata

Dolce fa niente. Aka sweet doing nothing

There’s a whole lot of dolce fa niente going on in Italy. I’m talking sitting around a bar, aperitivo o’clock … More

dolce fa niente, Italy

Lucca for free (or bugger all money)

Lucca is one of Italy’s wealthiest cities. Not too much of Il Crisi for Lucchesi! A mix of Tuscan villa … More

bike riding, budget travel, drinking fountain, Italy, Lucca, Lucca Wall

Arezzo: the “other” Tuscan town

So, you’ve done Florence, Venice, Rome. You’ve even knocked off a few heavy Tuscan hits, Siena, San Gimingnano and Cortona. … More

Arezzo, art, Italy, lesser-known town, Tuscany

Molto elegante – Italy’s Capital of French Flair

Turin, capital of Piedmont, in north-west Italy is an unsung hero. Sure, it’s not a Venice or Florence, but that … More

Egypt, Ferrero Rocher, Florence, Italy, Massa, Piedmont, Rome, Turin, Venice

The prima reason I love Italy!

fun, Italy, style

Wine Wednesday: the Barolo wars

Welcome to a new segment … Wine Wednesday! Every Wednesday I’ll do my take on some wine I’ve been sampling … More

Barolo, Barolo wars, foodie, Italy, Piedmont, robust, roses, Slow food, vino, wine

The Quiet Italian

“You are too noisy”, says the proprietor. Say what? This is Italy. The Quiet Italian. There’s no such thing. She … More

Albatto della Torre, hiking, Italy, Piedmont, Piemont, restaurant, truffle season
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