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A Week in Friuli Venezia Giulia: What We Did and What We Saw

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At the beginning of August, we spent a week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, the easternmost region in Italy and one of the country’s most ignored ones, especially by tourists. 

The fact that Friuli is not a popular tourist destination is a real pity because the region is so nice that it really deserves to be more famous but it is also a blessing for those who visit it because Friuli is beautiful, authentic, genuine, and not crowded at all.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Ravenna In Your Italy Itinerary

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You know I always try to recommend lesser-known Italian places in my blog.

I always make a point of visiting places that are outside the main tourist routes. I do this because I love discovering new locations and also because I am always on the hunt for places that I think you might find interesting and worth exploring.

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[Hidden Italy] A Sunday afternoon in charming inland Liguria

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A few weeks ago, I finally managed to venture out of my own little village. 

Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted at the beginning of May but we’ve waited until the end of the month to do our first day trip. We didn’t want to go very far so we chose one of our favorite destinations: inland Liguria.

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[Hidden Italy] Castello della Manta, a Medieval Castle near Saluzzo, Piedmont

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A visit to the Castello della Manta has been on my wishlist for ages. 

In February 2020, with incredible timing, I have subscribed to FAI, the National Trust for Italy, a non-profit organization whose main goal is to protect Italian places promoting their knowledge, care, and conservation.

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[Hidden Italy] The peaceful beauty of inland Ligurian villages: Apricale and Perinaldo

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As I always say, seaside locations in Liguria are stunning but it’s the inland that that holds the nicest surprises.

Liguria is famous for its picturesque towns by the sea but if you are willing to explore further on the hills, you’ll find some places that perfectly represent the character of Liguria: introverted, shy, not talkative at all.

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A Short Summer Break: A Few Days In Cinque Terre (Returning After 10 Years)

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In the past few years, every time people would ask me recommendations about visiting Cinque Terre, I would always tell them: “Don’t go”. 

It’s not that I don’t like Cinque Terre, I think they are one of the most beautiful areas in my region – and in Italy in general –  but going there had recently become impossible. And it’s probably because I like Cinque Terre so much that I have always told people to avoid them: I didn’t want them to be disappointed by such a marvelous place.

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[Hidden Italy] Santarcangelo and Torriana: The Stunning Beauty of Inland Romagna

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Every time you mention Rimini, a very common image comes to the mind of an Italian: endless beaches full of people. 

As a matter of fact, Rimini has 15 kilometers of beaches, 250 beach clubs, and more than 300 hotels. Its sandy coast and the shallow waters make it a perfect destination for families with kids, while its bars and nightclubs attract young party people from all over Italy.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Liguria (When It Will Be Possible To Travel Again)

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At the moment, we don’t know when it will be possible to visit Italy again. 

We hope it will be soon but we have no clue. This makes writing about traveling a bit weird because you are giving recommendations to people who are not able to follow them – for the moment, at least.

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[Hidden Italy] Villa Necchi Campiglio: A Jewel in The Heart of Milan

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As I have said in a previous post, Milan is a city that keeps its beauty hidden. 

Some of the most important attractions in the city are undoubtedly quite visible. For example, if you go to the city center, you can’t miss the Duomo even if you try to: if you get off at Duomo metro station, you will see it from every exit you decide to take.

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[Hidden Italy] Cervo: A Little Perched Village That Will Steal Your Heart

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I have taken a decision: I want to show you all the charming villages in Liguria. 

It is going to be quite an effort because there are a lot of beautiful villages in Liguria but it’s a nice sacrifice to make because it gives me the possibility of enjoying the beauty of places I know and discovering new ones too.

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