There are many ways to visit a place. With a Lonely Planet on your hand, with an expat friend showing you around, or following a list of places marked on Google Maps. Any way you choose, for me the most important thing is the spirit to learn something new. Here you find my list of must-do things to do in Bologna.

For me, the best way to visit Bologna (and all the other cities) is to walk. While walking you get the smell of fresh bread, you hear people yelling about football outside a bar, you see the details of the doors and feel the stones of the pavement under your feet. Here you have one more reason to walk: the porticoes of Bologna. No other places in the world have kilometers of covered streets like B

Close your eyes, feel the warmth of the sun, breathe the scent of the pinewood, and a sky full of sparkling stars on your head. I know if you think of Italy, it’s Rome, Florence, and Milan that came to your mind first. But, trust me, Ravenna is a treat you don’t want to miss. Let me introduce you to the 10 best things to do in Ravenna.

Because of the many influences during the ages, Ravenna hosts amazing historical buildings made of stone and gold. Need proof, Sherlock? The city hosts 8 UNESCO heritage sites, nothing less. So the main reason to jump on a train and visit Ravenna has a name: mosaics. Small pieces of glittering glass, ceramics, and stone that tell stories like an ancient movie and shine like the crown Jewels.

Can you skip Louvre in Paris, Prado in Madrid or MoMa in NYC? No, but sometimes I've found myself lost and looking for the exit.​These are the best hidden museums to visit in Bologna and Emilia Romagna.

Like an old photo hidden in a book, Museo Pelagalli is a place to relive the past and bring back forgotten emotions. A visit to this museum is a dive into the past, accompanied by sound, images and objects that have made the history of music, cinema, TV and radio. Inside you can find over 2000 original and working items ready to amaze those who enter this temple of communication. Everything is des

Are you planning your visit to Bologna? During the Covid emergency, a lot has changed. Learn all about the green pass, what you can or can't do and how safely enjoy your time. I'll keep this post updated following Italian government rules and restrictions.

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Luxury country houses, boutique hotels, budget hotels and B&B. You have many options to stay in Modena. To help you get started, I've picked some of the best hotels in Modena for your next trip.

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