Italy
The best of Lombardy in a long weekend
Flying into Milan for a Thursday to Sunday break, we drove in a loop taking in Bergamo, Sirmione, Mantova and Cremona, avoiding the autostradas to appreciate the countryside.
Read the full story hereAutumn Hiking Around Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Outside the ski season, there’s some very good hiking here, and the trails are dotted with a network of rifugios or mountain inns.
Read the full story hereMotor Racing and Violins in Lombardy, Italy
It’s not for the faint of heart but it’s the best view of the city of Milan. I’m wandering around the roof terraces of the magnificent 14th-century cathedral.
Read the full story hereValle dell’Erica Resort. Sardinia
The night air smelled of wood smoke and myrtle as an outdoor suckling pig spit-roast slowly turned over open flames.
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Late afternoon and I’m struggling to stay upright. Normally I would readily admit to this occurring as a result of over-imbibing but on this particular occasion, the culprit is a bear.
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I’m at the Slow Fish event in Genoa, Italy’s largest port, whose mission is to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourage sustainable fishing.
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