Isola Comacina is a name that I always heard, since I was a kid. It resonated so familiar but I had never visited this little island… until last summer. I was visiting my family in Lecco and I knew the time had come for me to go and explore. So, one morning I took off with Mum and we embarked on the adventurous quest of finally discovering what this island was all about.  The discovery was glorious…

​There I was with Mum walking on a carpet of green grass, surrounded by blue and emerald green deep waters, the leaves of the trees chaperoning us step by step…

This article is full of tasty curiosities about the foods of the Northern region of Lombardy, coupled with a sprinkle of history and culture.

As this is the region where I was born and raised, memories of my childhood and growing up indulging in some of the traditional regional fares will season the gastronomical discoveries presented. Very nutritious and hearty food!

Be prepared to order like a lombardo when you visit the region or you’re eating at your favourite Italian restaurant in your own country. Uncover some of the most well-known flavours of Lombardy. 

Major cities in the region: Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Lodi, Mantova, Milano Monza, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese

In this article, you’ll find out a lot of tasty curiosities about the foods of the Southern region of Sicily with a sprinkle of history and culture.

A deliciously intriguing cuisine that you could unveil simply by exploring cities alleys and the vividly-coloured market stalls.

Invaded and conquered throughout history, today Sicily offers an incredible diversity of savours legacy of each people that dominated the island.

Spoil yourself with a spleen sandwich, breakfast with granita and brioche, or the globally acclaimed arancini… and, no, those are not Scotch eggs!

Be prepared to order like a siciliano when you visit the region or you’re eating at your favourite Italian restaurant in your own country. Uncover some of the most well-known flavours in Sicily. 

Major cities in the region: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa, Trapani.   

Yes, being a tourist can be hard – discovering wonderful treasures and hidden gems at every corner, eating scrumptious food, exploring, and embracing a variety of exciting experiences. Intense! So, better slow down to avoid happiness overwhelm and take it one day at a time.

And that’s exactly what this article is about. Here’s Lilly, a Londoner travelling to Italy for the first time. She’ll be travelling from the north to the south of the boot, but we’ll only explore her first 24 hours, more or less, in the country – her arrival in the Milan area and a day trip to Lake Como.

This is more of a travel journal than an article which will expose what Lilly is facing as a traveller to a foreign country. While reading, you’ll also get some general touristic tips, in case you’re planning to travel to this part of Italy too. The article also contains some basic dialogues that could come in handy for novice tourists. This is where language learning, tourism, and journaling meet for a coffee alfresco.

Pick me up! Never could a name be more appropriate. Sugar, coffee, and a very rich creamy cheese for a dessert of international repute. Energy, mood, weight – tiramisu can boost all the aforementioned. The king of Italian treats. A classic.

I’ve recently returned from a brief trip to Venice. I indulged in tiramisu at the end of every meal. That’s because on the menu of all the restaurants I ate at during my stay, they flaunted this sweet course as “della casa” [of the house], a detail I could not let slip by. The same dessert, sure, but with the personal touch of the chef who had prepared it.

Now, back home, I’m still dreaming of my Venetian tiramisu adventures. In this article, you will find out about the contested origin of the dessert, insights into each ingredient, and a recipe with images (yes, based on my execution) so you can make this amazingly soft and comforting cake at home… if an escape to Venice is out of the question. 😊