Italy (Italia) is not just a geographical destination, but an emotion that stays in the heart forever. In this category, we gather our travels and memories across the country of the dolce vita – from the ancient streets of Rome (Roma) to the endless vineyards of Tuscany (Toscana). Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a trip with children, or looking for hidden treasures among the small Italian villages (borghi), Italy (Italia) is always a good idea.
When we arrived in Palermo in 2026, exactly 12 years had passed since we last set foot in Sicily. We keep a warm and cosy memory of this island, yet …
I do not know if you have ever experienced this specifically with a restaurant, but it happens to us from time to time. A place might be so incredible, and …
I land late in the evening at Treviso Airport and almost miss the last bus to the city centre. I am not worried, however; the airport is incredibly close, making …
How daunting could it really be to write about Venice? What is there to overthink, honestly—I’ve been here several times before. My first visit was likely back in 2009, though …
Setting the Scene: A Roman Prelude We have visited Rome several times, both by chance and on purpose. We are no great experts on the city; no one can truly …
This summer was very hot. And in Italian towns with stone buildings the heat takes on other dimensions. But we sat under the shade of the trees in the courtyard …
We land after dark in Bari, the capital of Puglia and peer at the coastal towns. I try to spot the lights of Polignano a Mare, knowing it is a …
Did you know that whoever you ask about their favourite place in Puglia, you will get many, many different answers. Puglia turns out to be full of many best places …
We first came to Alberobello during our honeymoon in April 2014. We returned exactly 10 years later (well, a few days apart) with our now elder daughter Anna, aged 9, …
Finding a good wine cellar in Tuscany is not difficult, the hard part is finding and selecting the most exciting places with a curious history and a slightly crazy character, …
Along the hundreds of road bends between the hills of Tuscany, the phones either do not work or work intermittently. Tuscany just doesn’t let you take your eyes off it. …