Looking for an alternative to Tuscany? Here we share with you 5 things to do in Perugia, the main city in the stunning Umbria region, including where to stay in Perugia! Umbria is a very important place for us… are you curious to know why? Read on! Whenever friends and readers ask me advice on … Read more
Florence is one of those places I could visit over and over again, and always discover something new. Naturally, it helps when you have a good guide, like Luca from Context Travel, our guide in the Made in Florence walk around Oltrarno to discover the artisan tradition of the area. First time in Florence? Don’t miss … Read more
This is the third and last part of our adventures in the Lombardy Alps! A day spent dog sledding and snowshoeing in lovely Valdidentro in the Sondrio province of Lombardia, very close to the Swiss border! We drove higher and higher, under a sapphire sky. I spent all my time dozing in and out, in … Read more
Welcome to the second instalment of our weekend with #InLombardia365! After visiting Chiavenna we headed to Valgerola, home to Bitto cheese. We spent a wonderful evening learning about Bitto and taking a moonlit walk across a frozen, abandoned village. Check the #InLombardia365 hashtag on Instagram if you want to see more awesome pics! Of Mountains and … Read more
We have a really special guest post today – the author of Train Stories is my sister Caterina Ragg, who also wrote several Jordan posts a couple of years ago, when The Crowded Planet was just a baby. Caterina is a talented photojournalist, exploring issues related to identity and body image. Recently she’s been drawn … Read more
Brace yourself, Spring is coming! And there’s no better way to enjoy spring in Lombardia than a trip to the Italian Lakes – Lake Como, Maggiore, Garda and Iseo, all four of which can be found in Lombardia! And if you want to know more about Lombardia food, here’s our post about the best vegetarian … Read more