Beware! How we got ripped off by a female taxi driver in Naples
During the earlier leg of our trip, we traveled to Milan, Venice and mostly around Florence. It was a rather pleasant experience …
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 …
10 ancient ruins to see in Pompeii
In an earlier post, we wrote about whether Pompeii is worth visiting from Naples. We shared that a trip is highly encouraged given …
Is Pompeii worth visiting from Naples?
Pompeii was like no other attraction we had seen in Italy. First, it was massive – we spent about an hour walking …
Success! Moving out of my apartment in Beijing during COVID19
For those renting an apartment overseas, COVID19 must have been quite a heartache, especially if you’ve returned home and left the apartment …
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 …