As we walked out
As We Walked out From Gargnano on Lake Garda, Italy
There are two things we discover quickly after setting off on a walk from the shores of Lake Garda on a serene Sunday morning… […]
Italy
Europe
Spring in Sirmione, The Pearl of Lake Garda
Visitors have been flocking to the pretty village of Sirmione ever since the first Roman hitched up his toga and dipped a toe into the hot mineral waters of the Terme di Catullo… […]
Ascona
The Swiss Face of Lake Maggiore
As we drove further north, I began to fear for the beauty of the lake in whose company I had spent so much time. Had the Mediterranean spirit of its Italian meanderings been lost to the Alpine discipline of its Swiss shores? […]
Europe
Can Anyone Actually Afford to Shop in Milan?
Can anyone actually afford to shop in Milan’s Quadrilatero d’Oro or are these outlets just showcases for collections, static runways for designers who can’t afford not to be seen in one of the world’s fashion capitals… […]
Europe
Food For Thought, A Guide To Expo Milano 2015
From 1st May to 31st October 2015 an estimated 20 million visitors will descend on Milan and its satellite host sites expecting to be entertained, informed and amazed. And Milan is gearing up to deliver on all three fronts… […]
Europe
The Italian Lakes, a Gastro Hike Destination Plus
The Italian Lakes had existed as a romanticised location in our imaginations for many, many years. A destination that had been elevated to such a lofty position… […]
Austria
Our Ten Favourite Hikes from 2014
It’s been a year of outstanding meals thankfully the effects of which have been countered by some equally outstanding hikes, many of which have taken our breaths away… […]
Europe
Going Local at Albergo Ristorante Parmigiano in Novara
Walk through the doors and unassuming gives way to an unexpected and rather grandiose vestibule and dining room with chandeliers and scarlet tablecloths that… […]
Europe
Review of Hotel Villa Kinzica, Lake Iseo
As a base for exploring Lake Iseo and especially Monte Isola, the Hotel Kinzica is in a beaut of a spot. A short walk leads to where the ferries regularly… […]
Europe
Hotel Restaurant Torre Imperiale in Maccagno for a More Secluded Lake Maggiore
Sitting quietly on the southern edge of Maccagno, an easy drive from Milan Airport, this is a good, value for money option for those seeking a quieter side to Lake Maggiore… […]
Europe
Review of Restaurant Hotel Belvedere, Isola Dei Pescatori, Lake Maggiore
Set on quaint and characterful Isola Dei Pescatori, one of the Borromeo Islands in the centre of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Belvedere is an elegant hotel and restaurant in a uniquely beautiful location and is the perfect romantic getaway… […]
Europe
Review of Hotel Simplon in Baveno, Lake Maggiore
Hotel Simplon is within a stone’s throw of Lake Maggiore. A short distance away is the centre of Baveno, once a haunt for Europe’s richest and most powerful… […]
Hiking
Hikers and Bikers Don’t Mix
On one occasion I was nearly felled by a mountain unicyclist which would at least have had comedic value had an accident occurred…
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Austria
Picking at Breakfasts around Europe
The realisation dawned that there is never going to be any time that I am going to think to myself ‘I really, really fancy tucking into a bowl of muesli.’ […]
Europe
Review of Hotel Cannero, Cannero Riviera, Lake Maggiore
If you’ve ever imagined yourself sipping champagne by the sparkling waters of an Italian lake, on a ‘Jack Vettriani does Lake Maggiore’ canvas, this is the place to do it… […]