Visiting Catherine Palace
How to get to Catherine Palace from Saint Petersburg, including: navigating the Russian transport system, surprise pastries, and a history lesson.
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Cheap Eats in Rome
Eating out in the eternal city doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are my favourite spots for Roman delights at bargain prices.
Read MoreThe World’s Best Wine Bars: Evoe, Ortigia
Some insight into Sicily’s rich wine history, and why you should drink it all at this gorgeous haven of Sicilian vino.
Read MoreFave Five: Restaurants in Ortigia
My top picks for the very best eats (and lots of wine) on the magical little island of Ortigia.
Read MoreFave Five: Restaurants in Venice
Seafood, traditional Venetian cuisine, enormous steaks, the best cake in the entire world, and a guaranteed hangover. What’s not to love?
Read MoreCheap Eats in Venice
Spent all of your money on wine? Me too. Don’t starve… check out these amazing spots for a cheap (and delicious) meal.
Read MoreOne Day in Genoa
If you happen to find yourself in Genoa for a day, here’s my idea of the perfect itinerary. Hint: It involves excessive carb and wine consumption.
Read MoreThe Venetian Bar Crawl: A Definitive Guide to Bàcari and Cicchetti
Where to eat (and drink) like a Venetian. If you go to Venice without reading this post, you are dead to me.
Read MoreVenetian masks: History and Shopping Guide
Some of my favourite spots for buying authentic, handmade Venetian masks… because I won’t allow you to waste your money on plastic pieces of imported crap.
Read MoreOne Day in Rome
Don’t feel like following the usual tourist path? If you like amazing food, once in a lifetime cultural experiences, and cats (yep, cats)… I’ve got your back.
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