November the 1st is the All Saint’s Day. This is the day to recall all the persons that have gone forever … This is the day of silence, reflection and memory. On this occasion, I went to Staglieno, a monumental cemetery of Genoa. How to reach Staglieno? by car – the address: Piazzale Resasco. In […]
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Wines from Cinque Terre are too expensive … seriously?
Yeap, I’ve heard it many times before, wines from Cinque Terre cost too much! Well, they aren’t cheap, however, if I explain to you what an enormous work is needed to produce every single bottle of this wine, you’ll realise that the price is absolutely reasonable … or even not enough high comparing the work […]
Seborga, a sovereign Principality in Liguria!
Located in West Liguria, very close to the French border, Seborga is a very particular place in the whole region. The town is famous for claiming its independence from the whole of Italy as the sovereign Principality of Seborga !!! And actually, even national authorities don’t say that it is not rightful !!! I would […]
David Bowie in Genoa!
Hello to everyone after my August break! After the summer break, I decided to start the new Ligurian season with something different! Let’s say something really out of the beaten path!!! From the place where David Bowie stayed! David Bowie’s fear I am a great fan of David Bowie and I was really sad when […]
Sasso del sego, the witness of Cinque Terre’s past ;)
Cinque Terre are famous for their beautiful views and crystal clear water. Now they are overpopulated and super touristic places. However, in the past they were simple, isolated, fishermen villages. And the thing is that probably only a careful tourist will notice certain elements that remained from the ancient past of Cinque Terre. In fact, […]