Nestled in the heart of Modena’s Old Town and just a stone’s throw from Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina Tower, you’ll find the small but perfectly formed Quartopiano Bed & Breakfast. Run by Antonio and Alessandro, this duo like to think of Quartopiano as a “home from home,” and it’s safe to say they’ve done a […]
Sanremo Street Food Festival
Despite its close proximity to the French Riviera, Sanremo is undeniably Italian. The little squares, cobbled alleys and small houses perched on the hillside offer a glimpse at its Medieval history. However, a walk along the harbour where super yachts wait to be sailed show this city is most definitely in the 21st century. Sanremo is probably most famous for […]
Wax jackets and wellies
Outfit details: Beadnell waxed jacket in black, Aiglentine Wellington Fur Boots, Green hat, similar here The British pastime of “going for a walk” has been around for centuries. Not a hike, or a passegiata, just a good old stomp through the fields, usually with a dog in tow and a few reluctant children. As a true Brit, […]
Orgosolo; Land of the Bandits
The weather was cold and the skies were grey, hinting at the torrential rain we’d woken up to and the storm on its way. Weather which made the ideal backdrop for our visit to Orgosolo; historically known as land of the bandits or village of murderers. Given its historical past and rather alarming nicknames, I couldn’t help feeling […]
A whistle stop tour of Turin
Ask a handful of people what comes to mind when they think of Turin and you may well wonder if they’re talking about the same city. Turin’s played many roles over the years, from capital city and political powerhouse to industrial hub famous for the manufacture or Fiat (and providing the set for that scene […]
Feeling festive on the Italian Riviera
When you think of the perfect Christmas getaway, I doubt the Italian Riviera is high on your list of destinations. The bright lights of New York or the achingly Christmassy markets of Berlin are far more likely to tickle your festive fancy. It seemed EasyJet agreed and were offering eye- wateringly cheap flights to the odd few […]