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Venice View all
Al Ponte Antico: a terrace with a view of Rialto bridge
Do you remember my Facebook live broadcast from a terrace with a view over Rialto bridge in Venice? Well, I→
Villa Malcontenta and the rain curse
Villa Malcontenta was designed by architect Andrea Palladio in 1558 for the Foscari family as a suburban mansion, easy to→
Best Things to Do in Venice
Imagine a soft breeze caressing your face while you enjoy the view of Piazza San Marco and the rooftops of→
Foodie View all
Italian sagra: what is it and how does it work?
Italian sagra [SAH-grah] is something I love of my country. Although there are many sagre [SAH-greh] throughout the whole year, they are→
La Menagere Florence: food, flowers and fashionable decor
Open from 7am to 2pm La Menagere Florence is a 1,500 square meters place where you can go from breakfast→
VILLAGES View all
Este: The garden inside the Castle
Este is a little town 40 minutes from Padova by car or train. Do you remember my post about Monselice?→
Borghetto sul Mincio: a romantic getaway
Borghetto sul Mincio is one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” (Borghi più belli d’Italia). And it is one→
MADE IN ITALY View all
Artigianato e Palazzo: artisans at work to create a future through the past
Artigianato e Palazzo was a great opportunity for me. Not only I had the chance to visit the beautiful Firenze→
What does DOP mean? and DOC? How to identify Italy quality food & wine
What does DOP mean? and DOC? And IGP? How to identify Italy quality food & wine? I’m going to explain→