The best beer gardens and alfresco dining in London
Where to find the best beer gardens and alfresco dining in London, from riverside fine dining to quirky craft breweries.
The deliciously stinky cheeses of Rimini
Rimini, on the coast of Emilia Romagna in Italy, is best known for its beaches and nightlife but it is all too often overlooked that the region is an area of great natural beauty with a rich rural heritage and a cuisine to rival that of its better known gourmet...
Piadina recipe: Cooking piadina and crescione in Rimini
Last month I had the chance to spend a day exploring the countryside (and cuisine) of the Rimini hinterland, thanks to the Emilia-Romagna tourist board. I had never been to this part of Italy before and it was fantastic to discover such beautiful scenery. It is a...
The joy of the journey when travelling by train
As I sit on the train, once again leaving home, off on another travel adventure, I can’t help thinking how lucky I am to be able to travel so much AND to live in such a beautiful part of the world. I was born and still live in a small seaside town...
The exquisite Ravenna mosaics
Photographs and map (including GPS guided walking tour) of the Ravenna mosaics by travel photographer, Kathryn Burrington
Overcoming my fear of heights in Bologna
I have so many wonderful things I want to share with you from my recent stay in Bologna and thousands of photographs that it was hard to know where to start. So let’s start from the top! The top of the tallest tower in Bologna, the Asinelli Tower –...
The best food walking tour in Rome
From aphrodisiac salami to 50-year-old balsamic vinegar, exploring the Campo de Fiori farmers’ market is one of my favourite, things to do in Rome. A visit here is included in this fabulous Rome food tour with my favourite Rome walking tour specialists, Walks of...
Uncovering the secrets of Bologna
Bologna in Emilia-Romagna is a fabulous option for your next city break. Here you can easily pass the time exploring the picturesque streets, popping in and out of historic churches, people watching from pavement cafes and tucking into its world-famous cuisine not to...
