The Year of Our Love: A ‘Novel’ Armchair Trip To Italy
The Year of Our Love, a novel by Caterina Bonvicini, transports readers to the streets of Bologna and Rome, with side trips to Cortina in winter and Versilia in summer.
Visiting Majani: The Laboratory of Sweet Things
No culinary visit to Bologna would be complete without a visit to Majani, the maker of Italy’s first solid chocolate.
Our Very Best Meals This Year: Take A Seat At Our Table
Our very best meals of 2019 are described below. Each one stands out for different reasons but we would return to any one in a heartbeat!
Bologna in Winter? 11 Reasons We Say YES!
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, there are some distinct advantages to spending a few days or even weeks in Bologna in winter.
Is It Better To Stay In A Hotel Or Airbnb In Bologna?
With a range of lodging options available to us in Bologna, Italy, we wrestled with the question of whether to stay in a hotel or an Airbnb. Here’s what we discovered!
A Visit to Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the Municipal Theater of Bologna)
Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the municipal theater in Bologna) is a joy to visit for anyone interested in music, architecture and/or history.
7 Small Italian Villages Without Hordes of Tourists
These seven, small Italian villages, are just a sampling of all the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered if you veer a little bit off-the-beaten-path.
Our Favorite Food Experiences of 2018
Food is a gateway to understanding people and culture around the world. Here is a small “taster” of our favorite food experiences of 2018.
Bella Mossa: Another Reason to Love Bologna
What is Bella Mossa? A project in Bologna aimed at reducing vehicular traffic and CO2 emissions by encouraging people to walk, cycle or use public transportation.