San Giorgio Bonfire in Portofino Piazzetta

April 28, 2011 by Anna Merulla / 0 Comments

Few days ago I was in Portofino and saw some residents of this little charming town preparing for the feast day of San Giorgio (the dragon-slayer) hold on April 23.  The festival honours the patron saint of Portofino and the celebrations take place in the famous Piazzetta, surrounded by small multi-colored Italian style houses, arched

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A piece of California in Varazze – Liguria

December 15, 2010 by Anna Merulla / 5 Comments

Sometimes, especially in winter and autumn, happens that in Varazze waves high and full of energy form and give rise to a fascinating spectacle to be admired from the beaches of the Riviera. During those months, you can see guys entering the water with a surfboard and making this piece of coast of the Italian

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