One of our favorite towns in Tuscany is Lucca. A perfect place to visit this spring. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, while walking and discovering cobbled stones streets filled with art galleries, artisan shops, and local trattorie. If you visit Lucca in summer, you can participate in the Summer Festival in Piazza Napoleone. This event brings some […]
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Christmas in Italy
Italian traditions and celebrations Living in Italy for many years gave me a pretty good idea of what Christmas means in this country. Firstly, Italians do not celebrate only one day but it is a seasonal celebration. Christmas is a festivity that lasts weeks, basically until the Epiphany on 6 January. You can start feeling […]
Ischia by scooter
In the bay of Naples, there are three beautiful yet very different islands: Procida, Capri and Ischia. Procida, the smallest of the three islands, extending for less than 4 square kilometers, is unique for its traditional architecture and authenticity, and is largely unspoiled by mass-tourism. While most people know Capri, for its elegant and exclusive […]
Gladiator’s experience: Colosseum & Roman Forum
Gladiator’s experience: Colosseum & Roman Forum Whether you are a big fan of Russell Crowe and the movie “Gladiator” or not, we are sure we can offer you an unforgivable experience. Join our tour and you will find yourself at the Colosseum, the largest-standing ancient arena where once gladiators battled in front of blood-thirsty crowds. […]
Discover Tuscany’s Versilia and La Conca di Camaiore
Tuscany is well-known in the world for its country-side sceneries, its food and of course for its art. Tuscany coastline is also known for its sandy beaches and resorts. However, Tuscany seaside it is not just beach. The cost is full of historical buildings such as Palazzo Mediceo (Unesco site), castles, cathedrals and home to […]
Where to eat in Rome – RIT
Lazio’s cuisine is one of the strongest one in Italy. It is mostly based on fresh meat and vegetables. Fish cuisine is not as developed as other parts of Italy such as Sicily or Campania. As a consequence, first recommendation is to avoid ordering fish unless you are on the coast or in an above-the-average […]
Enjoying a good meal in Rome – RIT
When one comes to Italy the expectation about food is very high. Italian food is considered one of the finest in the world and with good reason. Italian cuisine is all about ingredients. Fresh, seasonal, high quality ingredients are at the heart of Italian cuisine. In Italy there is a very strong regional-cuisine tradition. This […]