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
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 […]
To Imola with Wine
I feel like I was given the key to a secret vineyard tucked away in the greenest hillsides of Italy. It’s in a town most people have never heard of. Built more than 2000 years ago, its large valleys and grapes are as rich as Tuscany’s. Located in Imola in the region of Emilia Romagna, […]
Porticos of Bologna
The historical city of Bologna has the most porticos in the world with nearly 40 kilometres of long walkways and tall arches you can stroll through (not to mention the first thing I noticed when I arrived). The covered walkways give Bologna its unique character dating back to the 1200s. Since then, there have been […]
The Other Leaning Tower of Italy
The most famous tilting tower in the world might be the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The 8-storey tower has been tipping now for 840 years and thousands have flocked to see its faulty angle ever since, but do you know about the other leaning tower of Italy? Rivalling Pisa’s tower are the leaning towers of […]
Gelato Culture in Italy
There are some sounds in the world that can make you feel nostalgic. For me, it’s the sound of the ice cream truck. Even when it’s sometimes off-tune, it makes me want to run outside like a kid again no matter how old I am. Imagine my surprise when I learned I could have been eating […]