Albisloa, Liguria, Italy Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 5, 17012 Albissola Marina SV, Italy Located in the Italian Riviera is Albisola, a small seaside village that has been making ceramics since the late 16th century. In addition to its artistic offerings, Albisola is a charming destination for travellers seeking a taste of authentic Italian coastal life. With …
Now that truffle season is coming and it's getting time to open those bottles of Barolo, I figured I should recap a weekend in the Langhe. Nestled in the south of Piemonte in North‑Western Italy lies the Langhe, a picturesque area of rolling hills and endless rows of vineyards. Besides stunning vistas, the region is …
Imperia, Liguria, Italy | 43°53′N 8°2′E Piazza Dante Alighieri, 2, 18100 Imperia IM, Italy Caffè Pasticceria Piccardo was founded in 1905 by Giacomo Piccardo in Oneglia, now joined with Porto Maurizio creating the City of Imperia. Located in the centre of the portici, the covered shopping area of Imperia, the facade stands out in its …
Shopping can be difficult, even more so without the ability to easily go browse your local high street. I am here to give a hand with some perfect one-and-done gift ideas. Aspinal of London Travel Watch Roll $100 A simple yet overlooked element of a watch lover’s collection. It is the perfect gift for the …
It appears to be a trend on Instagram amongst men’s fashion pages: Side-Adjusted High Waisted Trousers. Is this a bad thing? Am I complaining once again about some trend? No. I for one am a big fan of this style. Often, in my opinion, the main barrier of getting into men’s clothing, especially of finely …
An often-overlooked part of the Italian coast is the island of Sardinia and the French Island of Corsica in the Tyrrhenian Sea. With the heavy influence of maritime trade, the spread of traditional drinks has extended to other regions of both countries. Credited to pirates and privateers/corsari, Mirto spread through the Mediterranean as a result of …
The great Italian philosopher and novelist Umberto Eco once said “Without Italy, Turin would be more or less the same thing. But without Turin, Italy would be very different.” There are few cities in the world that can claim a pedigree like Turin: the first capital of Italy, the heart of the Italian Risorgimento, the …
In memoriam of the 2020 Monaco Grand Prix being cancelled, I decided to look back to the past. While re-watching Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 film To Catch a Thief starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, I noticed the substantial difference between the Monaco of today and then. The landscape shots frame the coastal principality in a …
It is so fascinating to see a beautiful driving example of an early 20th century saloon car in a stunning petrol blue. Although the CitroĂ«n Traction Avant is not as iconic as the Roll Royce’s and Mercedes-Benz’s of the era, its inherent beauty can still be appreciated so many years later.  Something about the long …
The Seven Sisters' cliffs in Seaford, East Sussex is a series of ever eroding chalk cliffs facing the English Channel. Due to their romantic aesthetic and their colossal presence, Seven Sisters is one of the most fascinating landmarks of the English coast. Although the iconic cliffs of Dover are the first ones that come to …
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