Italy is a country of gastronomic adventures. Every town and village has its own unique delicacy. However, the northern city of Parma seems to have more than its fair share. Here are some of our favourite places to eat and drink in this foodie paradise. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel … Read more
Italy’s deep connection with its food is never more evident than in Parma in the country’s north. Here are seven delicious dishes that are specific to this gourmand’s paradise. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s on us! From … Read more
When you think of Milan, the first thing that comes to mind is probably clothes and fashion. And maybe football. But there’s so much more to this excellent northern Italian town. Here’s our Essential Guide to Milan. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more
Known for its chic fashion sense, elegant civic parks and canals, and its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Milan is the perfect summer city. But what happens when the mercury drops and the Italian summer gives way to the short cold days of winter? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more
In the northern Italian town of Parma, food may be king, and the twin jewels in its crown are parmesan cheese and prosciutto ham. Here’s how to get a peep behind the throne at how these two Italian food icons are made. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more
For the first time in a long time, we’re travelling throughout December. And in an even longer time, we’re in the northern hemisphere for Christmas! Well, in truth, I will be in the UK for Christmas while Christina is heading home just before to be with her family. It’s going to be strange not spending … Read more
Venice is a city that seems made for tourists, but there is a real heart beneath the crowds. Come and explore the tiny alleys and canals that make up this iconic Italian city that you must visit. Here are some of our favourite shots and memories from one of the world’s truly romantic cities. From … Read more
Somewhere between an Indiana Jones movie and the lair of a James Bond nemesis, the Italian city of Orvieto in Umbria has secrets buried beneath its feet. Here’s more about this Etruscan hideaway, perched on the cap of an extinct volcano. Marking the halfway point between the venerable city of Florence and the ancient Italian … Read more
Puffy, chewy, a gentle crunch and a soft gooey centre – it’s the perfect Neapolitan pizza crust and it’s impossible to perfect. Impossible unless your name is Lucio De Falco – owner of Sydney institution Lucio Pizzeria in Darlinghurst. As the Harbour Bridge has always spanned the city’s sparkling waters, and the sails of the … Read more
Ladders, cracks in the pavement and umbrellas indoors – they’re all unlucky and with good reason. But why is 13 the lucky number in Italy? And why do Italians fear 17 instead? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – it’s … Read more