Whether you’re a polished expert in wine or you have simply helped to polish off a bottle of the good stuff in your time, it’s likely you’ve heard of a little region in central Italy called Tuscany. Its capital, Florence draws tens of millions of visitors, each year. But, it’s the small hilltop towns to…
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Where to Eat in Montepulciano, Italy
Pack your walking shoes and wear your stretchy pants because Montepulciano is an epicurean dream, serving up traditional fare that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Known for its Vino Nobile, it should come as no surprise that the culinary offering, like the delicious Sangiovese, will linger long after you leave. From the perfectly…
Montepulciano: Exploring One of Italy’s Most Beautiful Towns
The terracotta rooftops huddled tetris-like on the limestone ridgeline. The rust red quickly melted to green as the valley fell away and verdant vine-wrapped hills were revealed. As we wound around the tight bends, guided by perfectly formed cypress trees we edged past cars, trucks and even the occasional sedate tractor as the anticipation brewed….
What to Do in Bologna: An Insider’s Guide
If you’ve been to Italy a few times and you’ve never been to Bologna, you’re missing out. If you’re a food lover, then you’re really missing out. Bologna is known as the ‘Stomach of Italy’ – home of lasagne bolognese, mortadella, tortellini in brodo (tortellini in meat broth) and a whole host of traditional Italian food….
Palazzo Manfredi: 5 Star Luxury Hotel Near the Colosseum, Rome
Think of Rome and your mind will likely conjure some combination of spectacular food, wild romance and large historical monuments. During a recent visit I was lucky enough to experience all of these, without even leaving my hotel. Welcome to the Palazzo Manfredi, where gladiatorial glamour is reimagined in a 5 star luxury hotel near the…
Two Days in Rome: Where to Eat, Stay and Play
Rome has always been a popular destination for a European mini-break – but with so many treasures crammed into one city, how do you know where to start? Here’s my guide for how to spend the perfect two days in Rome. Annie Scott How to Spend Two Days in Rome Rome is one of…
Palazzo Victoria, Luxury Hotel in Verona
Lugging my complete collection of Shakespeare book across campus to my weekly class is still one of my fondest college memories. The book weighed a ton, both literally and figuratively. I would hang on every word my professor said, and there are notes in the book which I still have many years later. It was…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Lucca, Italy
Everyone grows up reading or hearing fairytales; tales of towns surrounded by Medieval walls. What happens inside and outside of these walls is always a fascinating adventure. My visit to Lucca, Italy, proved that fairytales are real, and that mysterious walled towns still exist. No visit to Tuscany should be complete without a visit to…
Florence in Two Days: A Pocket Travel Guide to Florence, Italy
Rich with history and artistic treasures, Tuscany’s capital Florence is a city that inspires every visitor in a unique way. Florence was at the top of my list during a month-long tour of Italy. With very little time to explore, my first visit would simply serve to whet my appetite for the next. I uncovered a…
