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….
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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 my…
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…
A Luxury Stay at Hotel de Russie, Rome
There’s a reason why millions of people visit Rome every single day, the allure to experience this culturally rich, effortlessly fashionable city is an undeniable force. My first visit was quick, incredibly special and one that I will never forget and I could not possibly have stayed in a more perfect choice from all the five star…
Monaci delle Terre Nere: A Boutique Mount Etna Hotel in Sicily
I found myself in the gorgeous green gardens of a beautiful Etna hotel on the island of Sicily, just shortly after spending time in Corsica, and the contrast was absolutely delicious; literally and figuratively. Not only did Sicily represent the beginning of a month-long (first time) exploration of Italy for me, but I’m part Sicilian…
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita, A Luxury Cave Hotel in Matera, Italy
My first day in Matera, Italy, I wandered the narrow cobbled streets in awe. Awe of the in-tact history, the charm, the quiet, the unspoiled town, and the authentic Italian moments I witnessed on the streets. I felt at ease, welcomed into the past with an invitation to get lost here. It came as no…
