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A perfect day trip to Pavia

My memories of Pavia are mainly linked to the crazy university parties I used to go to a few years ago (well, maybe a little bit more than just a few..). Back then, I had no idea that this cute little town along the via Francigena…

Northern Italy

Bobbio, a place wrapped in legend and history

I was looking for a place near home to unplug for a few hours, enjoy great sights and sample good food and I found all this in lovely Bobbio, just over an hour drive from Pavia. My idea of routine-breaker has always been a weekend away…

Northern Italy

Liguria beyond the usual routes

Liguria is renowned for the pretty villages dotting the stretch of coast known as Italian Riviera, but there’s much more to discover if you venture into the interior. Not too far from the French border lies Val Nervia, a fairytale valley…

Isles

Caltagirone, Sicily’s little Milan

I’ve recently had the chance to visit the Sicilian town of Caltagirone, in the province of Catania, on a trip with dad to meet some long-lost relatives and needless to say, it’s been a true feast for the eyes - and the belly! Perched…

Southern Italy

4 days in Salento

So, what do you do when you have 4 days out of the office and you need a break from it all, with sea, sunshine, good food and amazing scenery? You head south, of course! And this time I chose to venture to the heel of the country: Puglia's…

Isles, Southern Italy

Procida, the Cinderella of the Gulf of Naples

I first heard of Procida when reading Elsa Morante’s novel “Arturo’s Island” at school and I never really thought of it as a place worth travelling to, especially since it’s often overshadowed by the more popular and glamorous…

Sicily: the ultimate Montalbano tour