Standing where the plain of Emilia begins to give way to the first ridges of the Apennines, Marano sul Panaro is one of those small Italian towns that many travellers pass without realising how much history lies behind its quiet streets. Overlooked by hills covered...
Set along the banks of the Panaro River, Vignola is one of Emilia-Romagna’s most attractive small towns. Although internationally famous for its cherries, the town offers far more than agriculture. A remarkably preserved medieval fortress, elegant historic...
Rising above the wooded valleys of the Modenese Apennines, Sestola is often described as one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Emilia-Romagna. Unlike the famous cities of the Po Valley, Sestola is defined by forests, mountain streams and panoramic ridges...
Standing at the eastern end of the Gulf of Poets, Lerici is one of Liguria’s most elegant seaside towns. Sheltered by a broad natural bay and overlooked by its imposing castle, it has attracted sailors, merchants, writers and artists for centuries. Together with...
Liguria is one of those regions that looks deceptively small on a map. In reality, travelling through it by motorhome quickly becomes an unforgettable experience. The narrow strip of land squeezed between the Ligurian Sea and the Apennines creates one of...
