Trastevere is the most authentic neighbourhood in Rome. The old inhabitants of this picturesque part of the city considered themselves the most genuine Romans. In Trastevere, the area “across the Tiber”, it is still possible to catch glimpses and moments of everyday life that belong to previous decades, despite the fact that it has become…
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Rapallo, an unknown gastronomic destination in Liguria
Rapallo is an unknown gastronomic destination in Liguria worth discovering. Although overshadowed by the glamour of neighbouring Portofino, it is a delightful year-round destination hiding many culinary delights. A BRIEF HISTORY OF RAPALLO The history of the city starts in antiquity, without being clear whether it was founded by Greeks or Etruscans. In the following…
Starbucks Milano – The best Starbucks in the world
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan (Italy) is the crown jewel of Starbucks in Europe. It is rightfully considered the best and most beautiful Starbucks store in the world. Starbucks is the world’s largest coffeehouse chain; as of November 2021, the company had 33,833 stores in 80 countries. So it is quite difficult to figure…
Do you need a reason to visit Portofino?
5 reasons why Portofino is worth a visit In the beautiful Liguria region of Italy, there are many beauties, but undoubtedly the jewel in the crown is Portofino. The small, almost perfect port has been designated a historical landmark. It is undoubtedly the most photographed village in the world. But if you need a reason…
Basil, olive oil, cheese and love – The best pesto in the world
Pesto is one of the most famous sauces in the world. It is traditionally made with garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese, all blended with olive oil. It originated in Italy and especially in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. Therefore, it is also known as Pesto alla Genovese (Genoese Pesto…
Nessun Dorma – The best aperitivo in Cinque Terre
…and one of the best in Italy Nessun Dorma is the heaven in Cinque Terre. Eat italian food and drink local wine. Have you seen the view from here? nessundormacinqueterre.com CINQUE TERRE The five villages of the Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) in Liguria need no special recommendations. It is one of…
Secret stories of Venice (podcast version)
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A virtual visit to 6 unique European squares
Squares are an integral part of a city and are usually the focus of its daily life. A city or a village is often characterised by the beauty of its squares. In this article we revisit six of our favourite smaller squares in European countries, which are often overshadowed by larger and more spectacular ones….
Secret stories of Venice
“You’ve got to see Venice,” he began. “You’ve got to see a city of slender towers and white domes, sleeping in the water like a mass of water lilies. You’ve got to see dark waterways, mysterious threads of shadow, binding all these flowers of stone together.” Venice needs no introduction. It is probably one of…