Central Italy Italy

A weekend in Lucca, a beautiful town in Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous travel destinations in Italy: good wine, picturesque towns, and incredible artwork.  I can write a thousand pages about how beautiful Tuscany is but this post is dedicated to a beautiful town called Lucca. I will explain to you why it is worth putting Lucca on your itinerary, especially if you …

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Northern Italy

8 Things You Can’t Miss in Bologna, Italy

First of all, I truly believe that Bologna is Emilia-Romagna’s hidden gem. I decided to visit this beautiful city for 3 days and I didn’t regret it at all. BOLOGNA – A QUICK GLIMPSE  Why have a quick glimpse of Bologna? Well, I believe that the most common reason for not enjoying a holiday is due to expectations: people sometimes have …

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Food Life in Italy

The original Italian Breakfast

Unlike Greece and other European countries where savory breakfast options dominate, Italian breakfast (colazione) is distinctly SWEET. First-time visitors are often surprised to learn that Italians skip the familiar breakfast spreads of cheese, ham, and salami that are common throughout Europe. In fact, the concept of a hearty English breakfast or Greek breakfast with eggs …