Visiting Villa d’Este in Tivoli
Built more than 400 years ago, this villa in the Italian town of Tivoli is one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture and gardens in the world.
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Over a Tuscan stove
Imagine spending three days in the kitchen of a Tuscan villa, learning how to make everything from pizza to tiramisu. Then imagine I’m really bad at it.
The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
The impressive collection at the Enzo Ferrari Museum will be of interest to more than just car-lovers.
How to visit Tuscany cheaply
Tuscany can be expensive, there’s no doubt about that. But here’s a sure fire way to do it cheaply AND see more of the local culture!
Withstanding an earthquake
The city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ferrara in Italy is pretty tough. You won’t believe what it’s survived over the centuries!
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…
Ahh… Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet. It makes the place seem so romantic – unless you’re being forced to study it as a school student!