Planning a two day itinerary in Florence and Pisa – A nutshell
If you have only two days to explore Florence, fret not. There’s more than enough time to visit most sights and good …
Reflections: An Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19
As an Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19, it wasn’t the smoothest of all experiences. I was in Italy in early February 2020, …
Four vineyards to visit in Montalcino Italy
If you’re planning a trip to Italy once it is safe to travel again, we recommend visiting Montalcino in Tuscany. It is …
Recommended: Visit to the cellar door of Podere Le Ripi in Montalcino
Of the four Brunello di Montalcino vineyards we visited, Podere Le Ripi had the most charming wine estate. In terms of architecture, …
Recommended: Having pizza at Esterina Sorbillo in Naples
After having pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples, we wanted to have one more pizza meal before we left Naples. We …
Is L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples worth visiting?
Neapolitan pizza originated in Naples in the late 1800s. The classic pizza is made up of the simplest ingredients – tomato, mozzarella …
Baking a sourdough in Singapore – it’s tough but satisfying
I love eating sourdough and used to think that it could only be baked in professional kitchens. I thought Singapore’s warm and …
Why having dinner at Trattoria Cesarino in Florence is a must
One of the best meals we had in Florence was at Trattoria Cesarino. The restaurant was located a ten-minute walk from our …
Visit to the cellar door of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona in Montalcino
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a well-known winery in Montalcino. Recently its Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Pianrosso 2015 was awarded 100/100 (see number …
Why lunch at Dario Cecchini Solociccia was my favourite meal in Italy
If you happen to be in Tuscany visiting some wineries, I’d encourage you to book a lunch appointment at Dario Cecchini’s restaurant …