If you’re wondering where to stay in Milan for one night, we absolutely loved our experience at the Moxy Boutique Hotel. Steps from the airport, it’s the ideal location if you need to catch an early flight the next morning. It’s chic and edgy; a smart hotel and a digital nomad’s dream. The hotel is across the parking […]
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Guide to Finding Real Italian Gelato
There are more than 37,000 gelato shops in Italy. That’s a lot of gelato. The problem is, there is real gelato and then there is tourist gelato. With this many gelaterie in the squares and corners of Italy, it’s easy to get lured into buying the fake stuff. But not all gelato is made equal. There are gelato shops […]
Spending a Day at Gelato University
While living like a local in Bologna Italy I spent a lot of my time eating. After all, Emilia Romagna is the epicentre of Italian food in Italy. This is where bolognese tagliatelle, balsamic vinegar, parmesan, and even gelato originated from. The cheesiest place on earth also happens to be the sweetest. Bologna is home to Gelato University where […]
Bologna in Instagram
Lately I’ve been reminiscing about my travels through Bologna in Emilia Romagna. I miss this part of Italy so much and have never felt more local than in this beautiful city. I could see myself returning very soon and even living here one day, couldn’t you? If you’re planning a trip to Italy I would highly […]
The Medieval Town of Ferrara
Have you ever visited a town that takes you back thousands of years? The UNESCO World Heritage town of Ferrara is one of the best-preserved places in medieval Italy. About 50km north of our apartment in Bologna, we had fallen into enchanting quarters with ancient arches, city walls, and old cobblestone roads that wind and rarely […]
The Oldest Wine Bar in the World
The depth of history in the small medieval town of Ferrara is impressive. You can walk one of the oldest streets in Europe and then step into the oldest wine bar in the world. Enoteca Al Brindisi has been uncorking wine circa 1435. Their old wooden booths are surrounded by floor to ceiling shelves of dusty old wine […]