Brusque service and a two-hour wait for a seat at a shared table? Hardly the ingredients for the best meal […]
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Trieste – more than just a transit town
Although I’ve been to Trieste in north east Italy’s snappily named Friuli-Venezia Giulia (FVG) region four times, I’ve only stayed […]
Favignana – a secluded island paradise in Europe
Can there be a more beautiful, relaxing and remote summer holiday destination in Europe than Favignana? There’s guaranteed sunshine, world-class food […]
The alternative Grand Tour
The Grand Tour was the name given to the way rich Brits travelled across Europe in the 17th century, before […]
Ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
Fancy seeing two of the more interesting corners of Europe – Italy’s Puglia region and Croatia’s Dalmatian coast – in […]
Ostuni: the most beautiful town in Italy?
When we went to Lecce on a daytrip by train from our base in Polignano a Mare, I noticed one […]
Lovely Lecce: Florence of the South
Lecce has gained the nickname “Florence of the South” for the wall-to-wall baroque architecture found in its streets. While you […]
Polignano a Mare: Puglia at its best
Puglia – some call it the heel of Italy, others the salad basket or bread basket of Italy. Whatever you […]
Top ten city-breaks in Europe
Being widely known as a man of culture, I am often asked which is the best city in Europe. So […]
Gorizia and why you should avoid TripAdvisor
In just a few hours in Gorizia, we sampled the biggest food and drink festival you’ve never heard of, had […]
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