Happily nestled between Italy and Slovenia, jutting into the the Adriatic Sea, Croatia’s peninsula of Istria has some impressive neighbours to compete with in the tourism stakes. But with the region’s rich cache of truffles, vineyards and farmlands supplying some of the most notable culinary experiences in the country, and with natural beauty worth wowingContinue reading “4 Quiet Delights in Istria, Croatia”
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8 Tips for Enjoying the Loveliness of Venice, Italy
The hypnotic dance of pale sunlight on the smooth columns of Ca D’Oro was enough to convince me that visiting Venice would be a lovely experience. I had questioned our timing, in the height of summer and tourist peak, and wondered if the small archipelago system might be spoilt by too many tour groups andContinue reading “8 Tips for Enjoying the Loveliness of Venice, Italy”
Delightful Dining in Bologna & Parma, Italy
If there is one thing you must do when in Italy, it is eat…and oh, what a chore it is! The Italians are experts at offering regional specialties, quality ingredients and simple elegance on a plate. They are also wonderfully good at nailing that heart-winning combination of incredible food and indulgent yet casual dining experiences,Continue reading “Delightful Dining in Bologna & Parma, Italy”
A Week in Florence: The Pleasures of Italy’s Renaissance City
A week in Florence is a fabulous way to test your dedication to your travel budget. Although hosting its share of tourist traps, overpriced dining and luxury shopping, the real threat to your bottom line is the tempting suite of wine bars, restaurants, boutiques and gelatarias in the historical centre of Italy’s Renaissance city. IContinue reading “A Week in Florence: The Pleasures of Italy’s Renaissance City”
Travel. Food. Photo. Italy.
My month in Italy was an adventure centred around eating – regularly, indulgently, eating. As a result, this edition of Travel. Food. Photo. is kinda epic. I just had to taste all the glorious flavours that have radiated from this relatively small country and influenced deliciousness across the world. Each region of Italy offers specialtyContinue reading “Travel. Food. Photo. Italy.”
Bells, Doors and Bicycles: A Photo Walk in the Tuscan town of Lucca, Italy
Every town and city has its own delightful character, something that makes it particular, charming, unlike other cities. The provincial centre of Lucca in Tuscany could be described as quaint, historical, pretty, as could many surrounding towns. For me, Lucca was set apart by it’s wider streets, the bicycles and the big, leafy trees alongContinue reading “Bells, Doors and Bicycles: A Photo Walk in the Tuscan town of Lucca, Italy”
Happy Wanderings in Perugia: A Photo Walk in Umbria, Italy
A quiet kind of romance lingers in the medieval streets of Perugia. Vineyards, sunflowers and picturesque peaks abound the small city, leading newcomers on a happy journey into the capital of Italy’s Umbria region. The walled city wears potted flowers, balcony herbs and scrambling vines with an old-world elegance that fits my cinematic ideals ofContinue reading “Happy Wanderings in Perugia: A Photo Walk in Umbria, Italy”
Nic Freeman 