Is there anything more quintessentially Tuscan than a row of tall, thin cypress trees disappearing in to the distance, standing guard over row upon row of bright green vines? This is the view that greeted us after every twist and turn of our journey through Tuscany, more specifically the Chianti region. It’s also the backdropContinue reading “Wine Time in Tuscany”
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Life after lockdown for Italy’s tourism.
On the surface life is back to normal. There’s the usual hubbub of people going about their daily lives; the only indicators of the last few months being face masks that spend most of their time pulled down over the chin, peeling stickers on supermarket floors to remind you to keep your distance and bottlesContinue reading “Life after lockdown for Italy’s tourism.”
Campervanning in Sorrento
We’ve made it down to our new home just north of Naples. To say there’s a north south divide is a slight understatement. Emilia-Romagna boasts beautiful renaissance towns, with well kept parks and open spaces. Here in Campania there’s a much more laid back approach with crazy driving, lots of litter and plenty of strayContinue reading “Campervanning in Sorrento”
5 Highlights of Florence
Our trip South from Ferrara to Naples included a few night’s in Tuscany. I’d been to this part of the world before but Mr BND hadn’t and was particularly keen to visit Florence. Knowing what a beautiful city it is, I certainly didn’t have any qualms about going again. So here’s five of our highlightsContinue reading “5 Highlights of Florence”
The best cycling hotel in Italy?
Whilst researching our road trip to the coast we heard about the town of Cesenatico, the home of the famous cyclist Marco Pantani, and soon decided it was to be added to our list of destinations. I stumbled across the Lungomare Bike Hotel online and I reckon if Pinarello made bike hotels, it would beContinue reading “The best cycling hotel in Italy?”
3 Gems of South Romagna
Our exploration of Emilia-Romagna continued with a trip to the South East corner of the region, which was originally known as Romagna before the two regions merged. There were so many places we wanted to visit before leaving but we narrowed it down to three…and we’re very pleased with our choices! San Marino Our firstContinue reading “3 Gems of South Romagna”
Ferrara
As our time here in Ferrara draws to an end I decided it was about time I put fingers to keys and wrote about this wonderful medieval city. We’ve been lucky enough to call Ferrara home for the last fourteen weeks; whilst it isn’t as long as we originally planned, and it hasn’t gone asContinue reading “Ferrara”
The best wild camping spot near Parma
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been more active and exploring further afield. As lovely as Ferrara and the Po delta is, we’ve been yearning for hills, which you’d think wouldn’t be an issue being from the Lincolnshire fens! So we’ve had a few trips south to the hills near Bologna. On one occasionContinue reading “The best wild camping spot near Parma”
Freedom at last
After 10 weeks of lockdown here in Italy, the day came when we were allowed out! Phase two means we can now travel within the region of Emilia-Romagna to exercise or visit relatives. Cafes, bars, restaurants, beauty salons and shops reopen on May 18th, the latter of which I’m personally counting down the days until,Continue reading “Freedom at last”
A Year Ago Today
I’ve just been outside in to the garden and did a workout under the bright blue sky, bathed in sunshine; I currently feel the fittest and healthiest I have for a long time. I’ve even achieved something this morning that I haven’t been able to do…ever! Touch my toes!! Why am I telling you this?Continue reading “A Year Ago Today”
Brand New Day 