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City Guide: Rome

When in Rome, do as the Romans do - it’s easier said than done. Here is my round up of the best places to eat, shop and sightsee in Rome as

How to Spend a Week Beneath the Tuscan Sun

Dust off your passport! Summer is finally here and people are flocking to Italy. Many people who visit Tuscany never leave Florence, but lim

A Weekend in Milan, Italy

Italy’s most beautiful and famous cities tend to break the modern mould. Rome, Florence, Venice – they might be chaotic but they are also...

Easy Elegance

I am not sure which genius decided that after the mini skirt revolution, we needed a reintroduction to more refined, floor skimming skirts a

The Hunt for the Best Gelato, Part Two: Rome

Sweet, rich, creamy – is there anything negative about gelato? (Ignoring the calorie count of course). Daily gelato is an absolute requireme

Italy's Disneyland - Exploring the Beauties of Venice

Venice is the city of dreams. You might have heard it called Italy’s Disneyland before, though this may sound unappealing to some and rightl

Surviving the Vatican

The first time I visited Rome I skipped the Vatican Museums, so when it came to my second trip, I was determined to make them a priority. Af

Emma, Rome - The Modern Pizzeria

Thought every pizzeria in Italy was the same? Think again. In a world where people are increasingly concerned about what they are putting in

Roman Holiday

Rome … Where do I even begin? For anyone who has ever seen Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday, you already know that the city

A Taste of Home - Ditta Artigianale, The Best Cafe in Florence

Italy is known for its coffee, not necessarily for its cafes. Call me crazy but I'm not too keen on the Italian convention of standing w

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