Santo Stefano Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do
Neighborhood Overview and History Santo Stefano is a neighborhood where Bologna’s historic character really shines. It’s among the oldest parts of the city, with a long history shaped by centuries of religious and civic life that have left their mark on the streets the Bolognese people still walk today. You’ll...
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8 Things to do in Florence at Night
With architectural masterpieces at every turn, Florence, on the banks of the Arno river has barely changed since the Renaissance. Brimming with overwhelming beauty, it’s no surprise that entire city is a Unesco World Heritage site. Whether you’re on the search for world-class art or gourmet cuisine, or an immersive...
7 Very European Food Festivals
Art, music, architecture – these are just three of the things you might associate with the continent of Europe – but there’s so much more to it than that. (And we’re not talking about literature, language or philosophy either) Let’s look at some of the weird and wonderful things Europeans...
It’s National Drink Wine day – which seems like the perfect excuse for me to reminisce about my wine history. In all fairness, I’m not sure there’s a better time for it, well, until my ‘National Rob Reminisces About Wine Day’ idea takes off. This is a love story –...
National Pizza Day – Rome v Naples
Oh, pizza – let us count the ways we adore you: 1) You’re delicious. 2) See above. To be honest that sort of covers it. Is there truly anything better than a hot pizza straight from the oven being put in front of your hungry face? If you answered “no”, you...
Rome is a great destination at any time of the year. Winters are generally mild and quiet, making it a wonderful time to beat the crowds, and while the summers can be hot and busy we just think that is an excuse for more gelato! Spring and autumn often bring...
10 Weird Festive Holidays You Never Knew Existed
‘Tis the season – to eat goose and get presents from an old woman on a broomstick? Depending on where you live, both of those things could be true. Here are some of the craziest and most fun holiday traditions from across Europe. And yes, we’ll admit that Europeans can...
Where to Eat in Trastevere: A Food Lover’s Guide
This post was originally published on July 29, 2013 and was updated in November, 2017. Not going to lie to you. We know Trastevere and we know it well. On our Twilight Trastevere and Trastevere for Foodies food tours we take you on a food lovers trail to meet the locals and taste...
Sotto casa literally translates to “under my/your house”, but would loosely translate to “the corner store”. It refers to those places that are a stone’s throw away from where you live, so your ristorante sotto casa is your go-to, neighborhood restaurant. It might be on the ground floor of your...
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Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour
See the side of Venice the guidebooks won't show you
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