Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
The hardest brief we get from corporate organisers is the second visit. The first visit brief is easy. The group has never been to Florence. You take them to the Duomo, you arrange a guided Uffizi, you book a candlelit dinner with a view of the Arno, and you hand...
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A Culinary Guide to Michelin Star Restaurants in Rome
As I stroll through the cobblestone streets of Rome, I can’t help but be entranced by the city’s rich history, vibrant culture and architectural splendor. Amidst the ancient ruins and historic gems, my heart and stomach are equally captivated by a culinary adventure as unforgettable as the city itself. Roman...
A Local’s Guide to Street Food in Rome
Time and time again, I’m taken aback by how little-known Rome’s street food scene is. Yes, the Eternal City’s assortment of top-class restaurants is nothing short of extraordinary, but sometimes, good old-fashioned streetside snacks can be just as tantalizing. That’s not to say that a sit-down meal in a cozy...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Food in Florence
There’s no denying that Italy is nothing short of a culinary paradise, but Florentine fare could easily be an entire cuisine in its own right. Florence food blends Italian staples and regional favorites from the Tuscan countryside; think divine quality meats, premium olive oil, and fresh vegetables. My Florence food...
Navigating Waterfront Restaurants in Naples
With the idyllic Bay of Naples and towering Mount Vesuvius as your backdrop, you can’t come to the city without enjoying a meal in some of Naples’ stunning waterfront restaurants. The Campania capital has one of Italy’s most beautiful seaside settings, which plenty of eateries showcase perfectly! Seafront dining isn’t...
Spirito di Vino Review: Roman Flavor and Local Character
Spirito DiVino is a place I have known and returned to for many years. I have eaten here seven or eight times, and it is one of those restaurants in Rome that never loses its sense of purpose. It is family run, deeply rooted in Roman tradition, and built around...
Palermo Christmas Market 2025: Sicilian Traditions and Festive Delights
Palermo’s Coastal Christmas: Traditions, Lights, and Festivities by the Sea Palermo is famous for its history, sure, but most people have no idea how amazing Christmas is here. This sun-soaked, historic city might not have the icy winters you find up north, but that doesn’t stop it from putting on...
Naples Christmas Market 2025: Festive Traditions and Culinary Delights in Italy’s Historic City
A Holiday Wonderland in the Heart of Naples Naples’ famously chaotic streets are usually what people associate with the city, but once Christmas arrives, everything shifts, and the celebrations take over. Bustling areas like Via San Gregorio Armeno are lit up, and nativity displays that Neapolitans call ‘o presepio’ pop...
Bologna Christmas Market 2025: A Culinary Winter Wonderland in Italy’s Food Capital
A Taste of Tradition: How Bologna Celebrates the Holidays I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bologna is one of Italy’s most amazing cities, but when Christmas calls, the festivities make that even more incredible. Medieval streets glow with festive lighting, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts from...
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