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Italian Restaurant Etiquette: 15 Rules That Will Mark You as a Tourist
Italians spot a tourist before you open your mouth, and most of the time it is the way you behave at the…
Mortadella: How Bologna’s Aristocratic Sausage Conquered the World
Not lunchmeat. A 500-year-old delicacy, protected by European geographical indication. The full story of real mortadella di Bologna PGI.
Why You Should Skip the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Barcelona (And 5 Better Ways to See the City)
Hop-on hop-off buses look like the obvious way to see Barcelona. For most travelers they are a waste of money. Here is…
Bistecca alla Fiorentina: The Tuscan Steak That Made Florence Famous
A thick T-bone over wood charcoal, served rare with lemon and Tuscan olive oil. The story, the rules, and where to eat…
Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Gricia: Rome’s Four Pasta Queens
Four sauces, almost identical DNA, completely different flavors. The 4 Roman pasta classics explained, and where to try them in the Eternal…
Why Bologna is Called La Grassa, La Dotta and La Rossa
Three nicknames, three sides of Bologna. Discover the centuries-old story behind why locals call it the Fat, the Learned and the Red.
How to Visit the Colosseum: Tickets, Tips and What to See
The Colosseum is the most visited monument in Italy, and for good reason. Two thousand years after it opened, the amphitheatre still…
Bologna’s Gastronomic Traditions: A Hands-on Cooking Class
Bologna’s Gastronomic Traditions: A Hands-on Cooking Class Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, beckons food enthusiasts with…
10 Must-Try dishes when Visiting Rome
10 Must-Try Roman Foods When Visiting Rome Rome, the Eternal City, is not just a feast for the eyes with its ancient…
A Culinary Adventure Through Trastevere: Unveiling Rome’s Authentic Food and Wine Gems
Nestled amidst the cobblestone streets and vibrant piazzas of Rome, Trastevere beckons travelers with its irresistible allure. This historic district, brimming with…
