Leith. Not the first thing you think of when you think of Edinburgh. A certain postcard image springs to mind, doesn’t it? The magnificent castle perched on a volcanic rock. A distant drone of bagpipes echoing down a cobbled lane. Tartan tat spilling from every third shopfront. Tourists shuffling along in a polite, whisky-fuelled haze. […]
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Noto was the last town that I visited in my tour of south east Sicily. A place that will seize your eyeballs, charm your taste buds, and leave your soul utterly smitten. Forget your predictable Roman ruins or your well-trodden Tuscan hills. This is the sun-drenched, honey-hued heart of Sicilian Baroque. This is a place
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Staithes , a seaside town on the coast of North Yorkshire. So ridiculously charming, it feels like it’s been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook. A place where the scenery is so epic it makes your jaw drop, the food is so comforting it warms your soul. And the weather. Well, the weather
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Scicli! Just the name rolls off the tongue like a perfectly made Negroni. Ditch those dusty guidebooks and forget about trying to tick off every single “must-see.” Equally as beautiful as nearby Siracusa, Modica and Rugusa. We’re here to live Scicli, to taste it, to breathe it in, and maybe even get a little tipsy
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Right, so picture this: you’re swanning around Sicily, land of sunshine, ancient ruins, and, well, let’s be honest, absolutely brilliant food. But even in a place bursting with gorgeousness, Ragusa just… wow. This hilltop town in the south-east of Sicily is like something out of a film set. Think golden stone buildings tumbling down the
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Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Sicily, like a precious jewel hidden on a rugged coastline, lies the enchanting town of Modica. I had the pleasure of visiting Modica about two years ago.Imagine a town bathed in sunshine, where ancient streets wind their way through golden-hued buildings. It’s a place dripping in history, with
Modica And Chocolate – A Stumble Around SE Sicily – Part 2 … Read More »
Siracusa (aka Syracuse) was always on my radar to visit when I moved to the south of Italy. However, like many people, Covid put a spanner in the works of our plans. However, this year I finally got the chance , as part of a research trip for a new travel guidebook. More about that
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Crotone doesn’t appear in any of the usual guidebooks. This is such a shame as visitors are missing out on such a treat! It feels like one of those places that Calabrians want to keep all to themselves!
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Tropea on the Tyrrhenian Sea’s Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods) is Calabria’s most famous resort town. It is also the current holder of the title of Italy’s most beautiful village and it is easy to see why. Tropea has miles of pristine white beaches. It also has so much more!
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Diamante is a charming fishing village on the Tyrrhenian Sea known for its mural-lined streets. A visit any time of year is advisable, but if you plan your trip for its annual Peperoncino Festival you’re in for an especially spicy treat!
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You know how some people collect stamps or spend hours picking their fantasy football teams? Well, we’re the same but with Italian cookbooks! So, we’d like to tell you about some of our favourites. They are in no particular order. Some you might know. Some might be new to you.
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We decided to have a night away along the coast in Catanzaro and as it is just along the coast, we thought we would go by the coast railway instead of the car. This turned out to be a big mistake.
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