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Navigli Milan: Canals, Aperitivo, Food & Things to Do
Why Navigli Is One of Milan’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods Have you ever heard of Navigli? This is one of Milan’s most exciting districts, offering a blend of historic charm with a youthful edge that attracts buzzing crowds. Central hubs like Darsena and Naviglio Grande are exciting corners that everyone should...
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The Great Outdoors: Best Al Fresco Dining in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s charm lies in its picturesque parks, unique architecture, leafy trees and serene canals. The scenery makes the city a perfect setting for lunching and dining in the open air, especially with the summer coming up. If you need an advice on where to eat great food while getting a...
What to Eat with Wine in May: Fava Beans with Pecorino
This post was written by Marco Lori, our resident wine expert. The most famous gastro tradition of Italy in May (and the current spring season) is the fava bean, or broad bean in the UK and Australia. No May meal would be complete without a final course of fresh fava beans...
Top 10 Favourite Things To Do in Rome
This post was written by our intern Haley Lim. 1. Attend a Papal Audience This was one of my absolute favourite experiences while in Rome. At the Papal Audience, the Pope closely interacts with the crowd and later speaks to them. Tickets are free – you can find more information...
You’ve eaten your way through Rome and now it’s time to meander the streets. To stroll down a piccolo vicolo (small street), take in the city and perhaps do some shopping to burn off that second gelato. Moms and Dads have usually researched where they can buy Prada sunglasses or...
15 Top Italy and Rome Instagrammers
If you are daydreaming of Italy, why not allow photo-sharing website Instagram to transport you right there? Follow these great Italy Instagrammers who offer a local’s insight into daily life in both Rome and beyond… 1. Heart Rome (@heartrome) Australian blogger, Maria Pasquale adores her adopted city. She’ll sweep you...
Growing up in England, we are constantly told to “eat your greens.” But eating our greens is not made very easy for us. Overcooked, undersalted and watery cabbage was the order of the day when I was growing up in the 1970s. But here in Rome, eating your greens is...
The Best Restaurants & Shops of Spitalfields Market
Spitalfields Market, one of the highlights of East London, has been an institution and destination for locals and visitors since 1638. The location is rich with history and packed with stalls and stores with everything on offer from cupcakes to makeup, vinyl records to vintage clothing! The market is part...
Everything you need to know about Brick Lane but were afraid to ask
It’s safe to say that East London has changed quite a lot over the years. Once an area associated with slums and crime, the East End is now known more for its curries and vintage markets than it is for its unsavoury past. It offers locals and tourists alike an...