My love affair with Venice started over 10 years ago, on a harsh winter day. It was my first trip after the sudden passing of my grandma which hit me like a train. After a time in which I felt suffocated with grief, I needed a warm pair of arms to hold me tight and […]

If you are wondering what to eat in Venice, I’ve got you! My last trip to the city of love was purely for a gastronomical adventure. I flew to Venice to explore the traditional Venetian food and find what makes the cuisine in Venice special. I’ve been to markets, spoke to family run restaurant owners […]

When you think about Venice you don’t automatically associate the city with street food. I certainly didn’t when I first visited. But there are plenty of delicious choices if you are looking for street food in Venice. The city is not just romantic restaurants by the water that will charge you an arm and a […]

Eating out in Venice is expensive. A two course meal accompanied by wine can easily cost between 40 and 50 euros per person in a pretty restaurant. Not to mention a coffee in Piazza San Marco, which can easily cost 12 euros. During my last trip to the city I explored every corner and tried […]

If you are planning to take a day trip to Rome from Florence, I’ve got you! Italy is my favourite country in the world! I have visited it pretty much every year. I’ve been to Rome more times than I can count, and I also lived near Florence for a while. I’m in love with the […]

Bellagio is not only one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Como, it’s also one of the most popular, with most tourists who travel to Lake Como choosing to spend time there because of the allure of that Italian fairytale holiday. Because I don’t like crowds, I decided to arrive in Bellagio early in the […]

Lake Como is known to be a very expensive destination for the rich and wealthy. But can you visit Lake Como on a budget? I have visited this beautiful area of Italy twice, both times on a budget. In this article I want to tell you how you can too, based on my own experience […]

Visiting the towns on Lake Como is like stepping into an Italian dream. But when you only have one weekend available, as I did, choosing the best towns on Lake Como to visit can be overwhelming. I did the research for you when I visited Como for a weekend, back in spring. Despite the weather […]

Rome is my favourite city in the world. I have visited the Italian capital so many times that I have got to know all its secret corners and were to have the best authentic food in town. If you are wondering where to eat in Rome, you have landed in the right place. In this […]

Bracciano is the perfect medieval village to visit if you want to go on a day trip from Rome and experience a little bit of the Italian countryside. Located less than an hour away from Rome, Bracciano is a popular destination for locals during summer. Walking through the village is like stepping back in time […]