Some regions are remembered for their landscapes, others for their monuments. Emilia-Romagna is remembered first and foremost for its food. Travelling across the region, it quickly becomes clear that gastronomy is not simply an attraction but a way of life. Every town...
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...
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...
Genoa is unlike any other Italian city. Built between steep mountains and the Ligurian Sea, it has never had the grand piazzas of Florence or the ancient monuments of Rome. Instead, its identity has always been shaped by the sea. For almost a thousand years, the...
There are moments during a long motorhome journey that stay with you far more than famous monuments or spectacular viewpoints. One of those moments came on our very first evening back in Italy. After weeks on the road through France and Spain, crossing the border into...
