A day in Modena is not much time so wear your comfy ones, I'll make you walk.The good news is that Modena city centre is quite small but the things to do in a day are plenty. Check out this itinerary to get the best from your day trip to Modena.

A day trip to Modena: what to visit and where to eat

How many "little Venice" have you heard about?Comacchio is close to it, it has canals, bridges, and Burano-style colored houses. But it has its own story and spirit. Read my suggestions to plan your visit to Comacchio and get ready to meet the queen of the lagoon.

Comacchio: the city on the water

I've waited a long before writing about where to eat in Venice. What can I add to the thousands of reviews, videos, guides and books already out there?Not much, so I'll make it short.I will give you only 3 names for every meal, perfect for a weekend.

Breakfast

Marcella Hazan doesn’t need a presentation. She is the godmother of Italian cuisine in America.If you browse her dozen of cookbooks you'll find a lot of Bologna between the pages. Let me walk you through her legendary Bolognese recipes.

Marcella Hazan Bolognese recipes

Shopping in Bologna can be more interesting than visiting a museum.Family old shops from generations, vintage signs, passionate people. Hard to mention them all, but here are my best shops in Bologna. You won't find the same ones in your hometown, I promise.

We call Bologna "basket city". So it's no surprise that the paradise of Jordan sneakers is here.Marco Evangelisti is the guru. Huge collector of MJ, since 2007 owner of this shop in Piazza Galilei.If you see a queue outside, it's normal.And for the best ones, go downstairs to the caveau. Info P.za Galilei, 3, 40123 BolognaTel. +39 051 656 9442 back-door.it