September 16, 2023

Zona Tortona - the trendiest part of Milan

by Nelleke Pruijs

The Tortona district in Milan is situated between Via Tortona, Navigli, and the metro station of Porto Genova, but its core lies on Via Tortona, Via Savona, and Via Salaria. About 10 years ago, this area was rather overlooked, but now more artists and creative entrepreneurs are emerging in the district, making it Milan's trendiest neighborhood. The district is bustling and super fashionable. New bars and restaurants pop up on every corner, and clientele is abundant, especially during weekdays due to the presence of Giorgio Armani's headquarters and, of course, the campus of Bocconi University, Italy's renowned business school. During Fashion Week in April, it's 'the place to be and be seen'.
September 16, 2023

A-lister hotspots from Cortina to Como: the Summer of '23 in Italy

Italy, the land of pasta, fashion, stunning coastlines, and of course... celebrities! It's long been a hotspot for the rich and famous, but let's be honest, not every celeb is blessed with good taste. Let's take a glimpse into the glittering lives of these A-listers on Italian soil.
September 15, 2023

Sicilian Couscous, Trapani style

by Nelleke Pruijs

You don't have to travel to North Africa to get your fill of couscous - in southern Italy, especially Sicily, it is quite a common dish, largely due to the Arabic influence on the island since ancient times. In fact, Sicily even plays host to an annual international couscous festival, where chefs compete to concoct the best couscous dish around. So while it may have originated as a humble wheat dish in the Maghreb, leave it to the Italians to go one better.
September 15, 2023

Holland Movers: Your Trusted Moving Company in the Netherlands

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September 09, 2023

The porticoes of Bologna recognised as a Unesco Wolrld Heritage Site

by Nelleke Pruijs

The porticoes of Bologna were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. In total, three monuments in Italy were added that year, bringing Italy to the top of the UNESCO list with a whopping 59 sites. Additionally, Montecatini Terme and the 14th-century frescoes of Padua were added to the UNESCO list this year. 
September 06, 2023

Easy fat-free banana, fig and almond gelato from Puglia

by Elisabeth Bertrand

We are a generation that wants to have our gelato and eat it too. We juggle the infinite cascades of data—deciphering, analyzing, and often discarding. Our screens illuminate us with the latest diet fads and superfoods even before we've had a chance to pronounce "acai" correctly. But here's the irony: In this vast world of dietary contradictions, we yearn for simplicity, for genuineness, for something pure, untarnished, yet evolved. Hence the birth of this fat-free gelato.This isn't your nonna's Sunday treat from Sicily. This is the post-modern palate's answer to ice cream's very existential questions
September 03, 2023

Positano and Ravello, two surreal towns on the Amalfi coast

by Elisabeth Bertrand

The most exclusive stretch of coast in the world boasts tiny bays, vibrant villages, and stunningly situated hotels with breathtaking views. Yet, Positano and Ravello offer more than just superlatives; they are home to archaeological finds, museums, and historical villas with accompanying gardens.
September 03, 2023

Carmageddon on the narrow road to Amalfi

by Nelleke Pruijs

The traffic jams on the narrow winding road along the Amalfi Coast are infamous. The road, one of the most beautiful in Italy, traverses cliffs with dramatic turns and steep descents to the sea far below. The Amalfi Coast is an iconic destination, but driving there? It's a nightmare.