Planning a visit to Italy? A Northern Italy road trip is an incredible way to experience a wide range of beautiful and world-famous cities in a very short space of time. Among the Northern cities are Turin, Milan, Verona, Venice and Como, all within a 400 km straight line. Heading to Northern Italy? It can … Read more
Welcome to our alternative guide of non-touristy things to do in Bologna! Yes, we all know the city is great for aperitivo, food and gelato, but really… there’s a lot more to it! Would you like to explore with a local guide? Book one of these quick and easy Bologna tours! We love booking tours … Read more
New year, new long-distance hike in Emilia-Romagna! This time we’ll be sharing highlights from the Cammino di San Vicinio, a loop-shaped hike between the hills of Romagna and Tuscany! ‘When you need him, San Vicinio will find you’ – these were the words of Cristina, the President of the Cammino di San Vicinio (St. Vicinius’s … Read more
Who else loves cycling trips? In this post we’ll tell you all about Ciclovia del Sole, a cycling path between Mirandola and Bologna in Emilia-Romagna! Borrowing the words of writer Edmondo Berselli, Emilia is ‘a land of nihilists and empiricists, of wild and creative, friendly and angry people. Of sublime shopkeepers, Bolognese aesthetes passionate about … Read more
Travelling to Italy in November? You may be in for a treat! Read on to find out what to expect in terms of weather, crowds and more! UPDATED 2025 Heading to Italy in November? High season may be over, but make sure you book your tours and entry tickets ahead of time to avoid queues! … Read more
Are you looking for an offbeat destination in Italy, amazing in all seasons, with cultural and outdoor activities plus lots of good food to eat? Keep reading to discover 12 amazing things to do in Fidenza! Guess what? I think Emilia-Romagna is my favourite Italian region, by far! These were Nick’s words on the train back … Read more