Category: Northern Italy
Northern Italy, stretching from the Alps to the Dolomites and the Ligurian Sea to the Adriatic, is a glorious area to visit. The category includes posts on the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Lombardy, Piemonte, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valle d’Aosta, and Veneto.
Genoa With Kids
I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions. Whale Watch Liguria offers the…
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Spain Conquers Italy
Large parts of Italy were once united under the Spanish flag, with conquests in Naples and Sicily by the houses of Aragon and Bourbon, among others. Even Milan and Parma were under Spanish rule at one point. I confess that I am not an expert on Spain’s influence on Italy, so you may want to…
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Gastronomic Tour of Emilia Romagna
You can eat well just about anywhere in Italy. But Italians know that Italy’s culinary heart lies in Emilia-Romagna. Lasagna, tortellini, premium balsamic vinegar from Modena, Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, mortadella — all of these scrumptious items (and more) come from Emilia-Romagna. That’s why epicures who want to get the most out of a visit to…
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Genoa’s World Pesto Championship
Pesto, the green pasta sauce indigenous to Genoa, is celebrated at the Pesto World Championship. Learn more about pesto and culinary competition.
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