October 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 MoreSeptember 26, 2012 by Di Mackey / 4 Comments
People visiting Genova for the first time should be warned … it’s a city that can slip under your skin and haunt you long after you leave. It might even keep you returning. I was born in New Zealand. I live in Belgium … my flashbacks, the memories of places I loved, the ones that
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2012 by Anna Merulla / 2 Comments
Genoa’s medieval alleys are rich in history and after so many years that I live in this unique city, they still surprise me. Here’s what happened some months ago. I was wandering through Genoa’s narrow alleys searching for a small restaurant suggested by some friends of mine and I found myself walking in Vico dell’
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2012 by Marisa Allegra Williams / 4 Comments
The last time I was in Liguria, I had grand plans to spend two wonderful weeks exploring candy-colored towns from Ventimiglia to Sarzana on leisurely day trips from my home base in Genoa. I did enjoy one picture-perfect week (these images are from that 2011 trip), but spent most of the second indoors battling
Read MoreAugust 7, 2012 by Anna Merulla / 1 Comment
On the hills of Genova, close to the historical centre there’s a little gem still little known, it’s the Herbalist Pharmacy of the Discalced Carmelite Monks. The ancient pharmacy is located inside the convent of the discalced Carmelite monks and there’s also a sercet flower garden where the monks cultivate their medical herbs.
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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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