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Assisi Pilgrim Trail - Italian notes

The Assisi Pilgrim Trail

The sad but instructive story of names stamped into the pavement along the pilgrim trail from Santa Maria degli Angeli to Assisi.

Tours around Florence for Wine Lovers

Tours around Florence for Wine Lovers

There’s no better way to unwind after a long day of exploring Florence than by ducking into an intimate enoteca, or wine bar.

Gerrace - Things to do near Catanzaro - Italian Notes

Things to do around Catanzaro in Calabria

My list of what to do in south east Calabria apart from lazing on a sunbed.

The wine museum in Barolo - Italian Notes

The wine museum in Barolo

I had expected a nice, nerdy experience from my visit to the wine museum in Barolo, but was surprised to find full blown family entertainment.

Sorrento holidays in Vico Equense

Sorrento holidays in Vico Equense

Even before I knew that Bruce Springsteen’s grandfather was born in Vico Equense, I had a soft spot for the place.