Tag: italy
Day Trips from Florence: Siena, Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano in Four Days
Four perfect day trips from Florence: Siena and the Palio, San Gimignano towers, the Chianti wine route and Pisa with Lucca. How…
The Best Gelato in Rome: How to Spot Real Gelato (and Where Locals Go)
Half the gelato in Rome is industrial mass produced from powder mixes. Here are six tests to spot real gelato and the…
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.
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.
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…
Exploring the Unexplored: Secrets and Legends in Rome
Are you ready to unlock the mysteries and legends that lie hidden within the heart of Rome? Join us as we delve…
