Corn fields bathed in sunlight and poppies swaying in the breeze. A Renaissance tower rises in the distance. Citizens go about their daily lives in the shadows of centuries of history and architecture. Shimmering lakes invite you to jump straight into their clear waters. Families gather near vineyards for feasting. This is Brescia, Italy. Every […]
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Mar
Mar
This is probably not going to come as a surprise to regular readers of this site, but Italy is the country I love to visit the most. Soon we will have seen most of the highlights and visited my husband’s relatives, so I started thinking about what’s next for our adventures in Italy. Now, I […]
07
Mar
Mar
“Once you have tasted the taste of sky, you will forever look up” – Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo was right. A visit to Milan is as much about looking up at soaring buildings and exquisite art as looking around. I’ve been fascinated with the Italian Renaissance since I studied the history of Florence and Venice […]
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Oct
Oct
I thought I had planned the perfect trip to Italy’s lakes region. Our itinerary took in historic villas covered in wisteria, perfect lake views and pretty towns. I researched restaurants thoroughly and scheduled visits to local attractions. Everything was going to plan and then we found out about this.. a local food festival. Why hadn’t I […]
05
Oct
Oct
Venice is a dream but it can also be a nightmare. In summer the huge crowds of people can almost ruin your experience. I will never forget the tide of humanity that greeted me when I first stepped off the vaporetto into St Mark’s square many years ago. And those crowds are only getting bigger. […]