Staying in a luxurious mansion from 1600? In Domus Laeta you can!
After my short escape in Asia I started to appreciate more what I have right where I am now. I used to take Europe and its beauties for granted but while I was away I realized that
Category: Italy
‘A Chiena di Campagna: When The River Floods The Village
Water festivals are not a novelty but a river that gets diverted in order to flood the town’s streets is. This is what happens every summer in the mountain village of Campagna , located not too far away from Salerno and Amalfi Coast. The event is called ‘A Chiena, which is the dialect version of…
Fattoria San Martino: The Good (Bio) Life in Tuscany
While we were in Tuscany we discovered a truly magical place. It is called Fattoria San Martino and is situated among the undulating hills and vineyards of Tuscany and right below Montepulciano. It is a biodynamic farm that offers an exclusive and sustainable experience in a stunning natural settings. I had seen it in photos…
Food Love in Tuscany: Montepulciano & Chianciano
Now we have a tradition to cut the 8 hours car trip from Milan into two and stop somewhere where we can enjoy the delicacies of the Italian cuisine.
Mandello del Lario: The Less Touristic Coast of Lake Como
…or that time when my love told me that he wanted to swim across the lake
Where is the Secret Garden in Milan?
Right in the heart of Milan there is a secret garden, little known by majority of the hectic Milan’s residents. Thousands wander accross the historic center of the city, but very few discover this luxuriant, idyllic space. Personally, I can tell you that it took me only 10 years to uncover this little green gem.…
Weekend Getaway: What about Lake Garda?
One of the many harbour towns that embellish the shores of the lake. It is a lovely place boasting plenty of waterfront cafés, tiny, winding streets, pretty churhches, olive trees and azure waters.
Porto Venere: The inspiration of Lord Byron
Whenever you read a name of an Italian town, starting with Porto, you can be sure that it is a fascinating place. Although Porto Venere lacks the ostentatious luxury of its wealthier brothers (or sisters?) Porto Cervo, Porto Fino and Porto Rotondo, it offers the laid-back, charming atmosphere that is uniquely Italian. Situated in the…
Padua: Not my cup of tea
If it wasn’t for a meeting we had only 10 minutes away from Padua, I don’t think I would have ever visited it. As a lover of mediterranean, arab and tropical architecture, this medieval city wasn’t exactly in my bucket list. Probably because of some books that I read while I was growing up, that…
