This is a guest post from Casey Kim of Casey Kim Explores. The city of Venice is noted for its art and architecture. It has a unique style of its own, but the city’s heritage owes much to its deep historical ties with Byzantium. Here we explore some of the treasures of Byzantine Venice, and
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This is a guest review from Mark Evitts. Subtitled “Wine Tales from the Heart of Italy”, On Tuscany is a compilation of short pieces from over 30 authors and wine experts. Interspersed with beautiful images the book is a fascinating exploration of this incredible region: its history, its culture, and – of course – its
This is a guest review from Mark Evitts. The Wines of Piemonte describes Piemonte (or Piedmont) as a “wine explorer’s dream”. With 59 distinct wine regions, the area offers a vast variety of wines for the curious visitor, both well-known and unfamiliar. David Way’s extensive research and structured presentation make this book an essential guide
This is a sponsored post from Eating Europe. Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, pasta, and gelato, but Italian cuisine is far more than that. Much of this is thanks to how regional the country is. As Stanley Tucci explained in a CNN interview, “If you ask people in Italy, so you’re Italian? They’ll
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This is a sponsored post from Auto Europe. Once September arrives, the countdown begins for the next big holiday which will break the monotony of winter and fill it with light and colour. Of course we’re talking about the Christmas season, with many traditions that vary from one region to another. In recent years Christmas
This post is by Marica Gatti. Since 2006, Bologna has been a UNESCO Creative City of Music. This important acknowledgment celebrates the city’s long history of musical creation, from classical music to contemporary musical experimentation. As soon as you set foot in Bologna, you will understand why it is a city of music: talented musicians
This post is by Marica Gatti Bologna is a wonderful city to explore. Nicknamed “La Rossa, La Grassa, La Dotta” for its striking red-brick architecture, delicious rich food, and the presence of the oldest university in the world, Bologna is filled with stories and secrets. Then there are the Seven Secrets of Bologna, hidden features