by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 12, 2019 | Art & Architecture, Italy, Popular, Sicily
As I a gaze upwards and my eyes drink in the colourful fresco above me, I notice a large brush stroke that looks out of place. My guide explains that this is the last fresco painted by Olivio Sòzzi, a prolific artist whose work adorns many churches and monasteries in...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 28, 2017 | Food and Drink, Italy
From artisan gelato to fresh homemade pasta, Italian cuisine is renowned the world over. But beyond the pizza, pasta, and ice cream, there’s a never-ending gastronomic journey to discover including superb cheeses, succulent roasts and legendary desserts. If...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 23, 2017 | City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Photography tips, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venice
Top 5 Tips for photographing Venice On a misty November morning, I wander through the alleyways and over the canals of Venice, camera in hand. In any other city I’d be mortified with the weather, longing for blue skies and sunshine, but Venice is still...
by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 13, 2016 | Art & Architecture, City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Review, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venice
As dusk falls and the sky darkens through ever deepening shades of blue, we wind our way through the labyrinth of canals. Turning a corner, the beautiful Rialto Bridge comes into view – it’s my first sight of the Grand Canal. What could be more romantic than a...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 21, 2016 | Europe, Italy, Review, Sardinia
When I first visited Sardinia I immediately felt at home there. The towns, the people, their traditions and not least the stunning wild landscapes, they all beguiled me. And it is here on this wonderful island in the heart of the Mediterranean, that author Lexa Dudley...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 28, 2016 | Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Puglia, Restaurant Reviews
I’ve explored many of Puglia’s lovely white-washed towns and villages but the one that had the most impact on me was Cisternino in the Valle D’Itria, Puglia on the south-east coast of Italy. I arrived with a group of friends but decided to wander off...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 11, 2015 | Europe, Festivals, Food and Drink, Italy, Puglia
Squelch, squelch, squelch. Squeals of joy. Stomp, stomp, stomp on the grapes. I can’t help laughing too as I watch the giggling children eagerly treading grapes in two huge barrels in a race to see which team can produce the most juice in the fastest time....
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 26, 2015 | Italy, Rimini
Rimini Sunrise Enjoying the moment As a blogger whenever I experience something new I can sometimes (whom I kidding) I always get a little carried away. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in getting that stunning photo, not just on my camera but on my phone too...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 10, 2015 | Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, People, Popular, Sicily, Sustainable Tourism
Sicily is a land of many cultures, civilisations that have come and gone. Mount Etna. Delicious golden balls of arancini. Greek temples, Roman ruins and Baroque Cathedrals. Scenes from the Godfather. Inspector Montalbano. Sunshine. Lashings and lashings of sunshine....
by Kathryn Burrington | Mar 27, 2015 | Europe, Italy, Rome
Walking through the streets of Rome as the sky displays an ever changing colour palette of pastel blues and pinks makes the city seem even more romantic. Having visited on my own, a couple of years ago, I’m so delighted that this time I am sharing the eternal...
