Exploring Sicily with Marco Polo Guidebooks
Confession time: in all my wanderings, the country I have probably explored less is my own, Italy. This is why ...
Venice Ghetto, the stormy past of Europe’s oldest Jewish Quarter
It was the year 1516, to be precise March 29th, when the Senate of the Serenissima Maritime Republic of Venice ...
Delicacies from a traditional Sardinian meal
Now in July, just for a little summer break from Rome’s hustle and bustle, I came up with the bright idea ...
10 places that will make you discover the real Sardinia
It’s that time of the year again. Sun, warm weather, summer vacations approaching, yet you haven’t decided where to spend ...
A photo stroll around Ghilarza, my hometown in central Sardinia
A photo-reportage from a typical Sardinian village, Ghilarza, which happens to be also Antonio Gramsci’s and my hometown. Stone walls, ...
Uncovering secret Trastevere with Scopri Roma
Touristy yet traditional, Trastevere is one of the most famous areas of Rome. Even though most tourists like to linger ...
Spanish Steps Facts and How to Enjoy this Famous Rome Landmark
So you are planning a 2-week Italy itinerary and spending some 4 days in Rome. So huge and eternal that ...
In Piazza Vittorio, wandering around Rome’s multicultural heart
Living in Rome has the great benefit of giving me the chance to explore every single corner of such a ...
Genoa “The Superb”, exploring Europe’s largest medieval city center
After my 3-day stroll in Liguria to visit the Cinque Terre, and on my way back I stopped in the ...
A walk around Levanto, Liguria
On the day I arrived in Liguria, just before walking to La Francesca village resort, I decided to spend some ...
History, nature and copper mines at La Francesca resort village
During my stay in Liguria, for two nights I stayed at La Francesca, a resort village with its own story ...
Viterbo, beautiful medieval, shady City of Popes
Devoting an entire day to Viterbo, Italy, beautiful and mysterious city about 80 km from Rome is an experience everyone ...
Mandaloun, Lebanese restaurant in Rome’s exclusive Pinciano neighbourhood
I get it, you are visiting Italy’s capital and all you want is Roman dishes and Italian cuisine. However, what’s ...
Eleonora d’Arborea, woman, daughter, mother, ruler in medieval Sardinia
I used to live about 40 minutes drive from Oristano, the town in central Sardinia where they run the Sartiglia ...
Fairies’ houses and giants’ tombs, strolling around Mamoiada, Sardinia
Would you ever think there was a place inhabited by fairies and giants? I mean for real, not in children ...
