November 1, 2012 by Anna Merulla / 3 Comments
Never happened to have a perfect day in your life? I had one and want to share the ingredients which make it happened.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2012 by Anna Merulla / 2 Comments
Liguria in Italy is fast becoming a haven for tourists. Read on to learn how outdoor adventure enthusiasts can enjoy breathtaking scenery on the Italian Riviera. A small but perfectly formed region of Italy, Liguria offers boundless potential for outdoor types and adventure sports enthusiasts to enjoy hikes, bike rides, nature trails, water sports and
Read MoreMarch 14, 2012 by Marisa Allegra Williams / 2 Comments
Indeed, “The Ligurians did not invent trompe-l’oeil, but they adopted it and made it their own.” (David Downie) One of my favorite forms of indoor-outdoor adornment, good trompe-l’oeil is truly a treat. The fanciful, fairy-tale-happy whimsy that this artful trickery affords Ligurian architecture — and in such an abundance of imaginative instances — is one
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2011 by Anna Merulla / 1 Comment
The Italian Riviera is famous worldwide for its pesto sauce. Pesto is the second most known sauce in the world after tomato sauce. But Liguria is not only pesto. There’s a valley, called the Arroscia Valley, known for its white cuisine. This valley is towards the mountains and where the Mediterranean influences becomes less accentuated.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2011 by Anna Merulla / 1 Comment
On 14th August, the village of Lavagna on the Italian Riviera comes to life with dance and music commemorating the event of the “Torta dei Fieschi” (the Fieschi’s cake), where according to the legend, on Count Opizzo Fieschi and Bianca de Bianchi’s wedding day in 1230, he invited his guests—and everyone else in town—to share
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Fish Festival in Camogli
In a small square of the charming village of Camogli you will discover the world's largest frying pan. The pan comes out annually on the second Sunday of May and is used to fry up loads of free fish handed out to villagers and tourists for the annual Fish Festival (Sagra del Pesce) dedicated to St Fortunato, patron saint of fishermen.A must!
We are recommended by Susan Van Allen on the New Edition of "100 places in Italy Every Woman Should Go"
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