Have you ever heard of Ptuj in Slovenia? If your answer is no, imagine the Roman legions marching towards the edges of the Empire to defend the plains of Pannonia. Imagine revisiting this colony called Poetovio painted by the glittering colours of ancient Rome and having rich banquets accompanied by local Pullus wine. At this […]
Ljubljana, the dragon city.
Ljubljana is undoubtedly the dragon city, vivacious and cheerful. Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, has its roots in the remote times of the Dragon legend. An era in which the entire area was a large marshy area. The legend says that Jason, the mythological hero, was driving the Argo boat along the river together with the Argonauts […]
A hundred years ago on the Isonzo River.
The letter is yellowed and brings us back to June 1917 on the Isonzo River front. A front line made of endless Karst rocky hillsides where Italians and Austro-Hungarians destroyed their youth. It begins with a “dear family” and then it shows concern about the vicissitudes of home and its vineyards. The letter ends with […]
Maribor and the oldest vine in the world.
Have you ever heard of the Slovenian wine tradition? If the answer is yes it means you are already on the proper way, if not this post is the right starting point to discover an ancient tradition that dates back to ancient Rome. It would be an ardous choice to pick the best region of […]
Pippo, the Grey Heron of Camogli.
His name is Pippo, a Grey Heron that, since some years, has decided to live in the small harbor of Camogli. An unusual decision. Normally this kind of bird lives along the rivers. Pippo, however, seems very happy to live on the sea and does not seem to have any intention to leave. The locals […]
Bourgeois Stone, the wood and its legends.
Have you ever walked alone in a wood away from everyone? The night is filled with imaginary figures, the same ones that for millennia have fascinated and scared men. Walking in woods and forests far from everything and everyone means diving into a world we are no longer used to. You feel out of your […]
A red sunset like the postcards ones.
Liguria has exceptional sunsets and clear waters. There is no need to go to the opposite side of the world to find an exotic place. Between vineyards terraces, ancient stone houses perched on the sea, colorful houses and the scent of sea seems to be on a postcard. Yep, the postcards. Do you still send […]
Stella Maris
Stella Maris, this is the name of an ancient sea-related celebration. Camogli is a village of millenarian maritime traditions. You can perceive it from every corner of this village perched on the sea. Perched like its Dragonara Castle, antique vigilant against Pirates raids. On the first Sunday of every August, the Dragün, with its 12 […]
Same beach, same sea!
Finally, I made it to the sea, same beach, same sea! This is the title of the timeless song that, from the 1960s to today, accompanies us during every summer. One of the many Italian songs that interpret the summer spirit. Mina’s was one of the first voice to sing this song when the 45 […]
Into the wild!
Italy offers stunning places with breathtaking views and incredible stories to tell. One of these places is the Caré Alto Mountain overlooking the Adamello glaciers. It is a remote area reachable after a few kilometers drive from Tione di Trento, crossing the green Borzago Valley. Once left behind the village of Tione you will see […]