Welcome! My name is Katy and ever since I first visited 20 years ago I have been plotting my next trip to Italy. From its historic cities to the mountains, lakes and coast, I fell in love with this beautiful country and want to help you do the same. Planning a trip to Italy is […]
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May
May
Pizza is without a doubt one of Italy’s best known and best loved dishes – enjoyed by people of all ages, from small children to their parents and grandparents. As the home of pizza, with around 500 pizzerias in the city, Naples is recognised by UNESCO for pizza-making. No one in the world surely knows […]
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Mar
Mar
I’m guessing that part of your reason for visiting Rome is to eat delicious Italian food. Am I right? Come and explore the food scene of one of the most vibrant cities in the world with our Rome food guide. Italian food is special for its regional variations on dishes and the simple use of […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s no secret that we love Venice! This city built on water captured our hearts and imaginations the very first time we caught sight of her elegant palazzos gazing over the Grand Canal. And we’ve returned many times to soak up the beauty and majesty of La Serenissima as the city is known to Italians. […]
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Feb
Feb
No trip to Italy would be complete without abundant feasting would it? The problem is where to begin. Luckily Venetian cuisine has a secret weapon in the gluttony stakes – bite sized cicchetti or bar snacks that bear a passing resemblance to tapas. Besides cicchetti there are many delicious local dishes and traditions that are unique to […]