Florence has always had a place in my heart. It is one of my favourite Italian cities. I can trace this back to the many fabulous meals we have had in the city over the years....

The other side of Florence has always held a fascination for me. I lived in Florence for a month many, many years ago pretending to study Italian. The daily lessons finished at 1pm giving me...

Piedmont in truffle season is the place to be! It’s a place we return to often to explore the stunning hilltop towns, drink amazing wines and to eat some of the best food in Italy....

It’s that time of the year in Piemonte when the king of truffles, the white truffle is celebrated. The season starts in October and celebrations take place over Piemonte where the white truffle or trifola d’ Alba...

Walking the back streets of Venice is one way to see the sights but only by exploring Venice by boat can you truly appreciate the magic of this city. It had a been a few years since...

The charming town of Orta San Giulio is situated on the shores of Lake Orta, one of Italy’s lesser known lakes. Whilst everyone heads to Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, this small lake continues to...