Italy is such a wonderful family holiday destination it is sometimes difficult to choose where to visit. The Italian Riveria near Genoa was high on my must do list but I did have concerns about the terrain and glamour factor. It’s no holiday when your kids are running amok.. being kids… if you are surrounded […]
09
Sep
Sep
Dreaming of Italy? Or have you already booked your flights? Here’s the thing.. I do a lot of research before any trip so I thought I would share my favourite resources with you. On this page you will find everything from inspiration to practical information for building your dream trip to Italy. For a step by […]
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Aug
Aug
I tasted my first proper gelato on the banks of Lake Garda, Italy, in the pretty town of Sirmione. It was a far cry from the whipped up sugary technicolour mess that passed for gelato in my childhood. This version was creamy and full of flavour. I wanted to savour every mouthful. These days gelato […]
Have you ever seen fireflies? They are the prettiest things! When we were in Italy recently we went for a stroll at dusk. As we walked up the path towards our villa we spotted hundreds of tiny yellow lights flickering along the ground and in the trees. I have to confess that initially I thought […]