Exploring German-speaking Switzerland, between cities, lakes, history and legend.
Zurich, Zug and Altdorf are three cities in German-speaking Switzerland that are geographically close to each other, but also very different. Zurich, the economic capital of Switzerland, is a city that combines classic Swiss style with the modernity and dynamism of a European city. Zug and Altdorf are smaller towns whose historic villages still preserve the image of Swiss tradition.
St. Gallen: a combination of baroque art and bratwurst
What to see and taste in St. Gallen, from the Baroque art of the Abbey and Library to the characteristic decorated Erker and the tasty bratwurst
Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland
Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland
What to discover in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and land of good beer
The first settlements in Chur, in the canton of Grisons, date back to the third millennium BC. Several centuries ago, an important local brewery was born here. Today it is the starting point of the Rhaetian Railways, which offer trips with fantastic views such as the Bernina.
The old town is picturesque, characterized by small streets and old colorful and frescoed houses. Around the city of Chur, snow-capped mountains offer enchanting scenery.
Arezzo, in the hills of Val di Chiana rises the good Tuscan cuisine
An itinerary in the small Tuscan city, among works of great Italian artists and good wine
Arezzo is a small town in the inner part of Tuscany, immersed in the beautiful hills of the Val di Chiana. From here over the centuries have passed great artists such as Piero Della Francesca and Cimabue. Arezzo, like all of Tuscany, is also famous for its cuisine and wines.
The city of Arezzo goes up and down, following the soft lines of its territory. It is rich in little artistic gems to discover. Besides this, it also offers tasty typical dishes and excellent Tuscan wine.
Vatican City: a journey through worship and art
The Vatican is the smallest sovereign state in the world, but it boasts immense museums with unique works of art, the inheritance of the greatest artists the world has known. The City boasts the highest concentration of works of art in the world.
The Vatican is the smallest sovereign state in the world, but it boasts immense museums with unique works of art, the inheritance of the greatest artists the world has known. The City boasts the highest concentration of works of art in the world.
Rome : the City sculpted and painted by centuries of civilization that has created the beautiful and the good
The itinerary of Rome, discovering the beautiful and good of Italy
Rome is a city of unique and overwhelming charm. Walking through its streets you are immersed in thousands of years of history.
At every step you walk through thousands of years of human history, including battles, declines and rebirths, which led to new movements never seen before. You breathe art and beauty in every statue, every painting, every building and every perspective.
If history and art are the masters, good food is no less. So our tour can only pass from the taste, through the classics of Roman cuisine, which like its City is blunt and tasty!
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
The recipe to prepare one of the typical dishes of the Roman and Italian culinary tradition
The recipe for carbonara: so famous, so simple, and yet sometimes difficult to make perfectly obtaining an impeccable result. The fault is perhaps the countless versions, which risk confusing. Experience and chemistry applied to cooking come to our aid: traditional ingredients and some advice.
Ischia and Procida: where sea and mountain come together
An itinerary to discover the cultural, naturalistic and gastronomic beauties of the two Campanian islands
The islands of Ischia and Procida are located in the Gulf of Naples. Here you can enjoy moments of discovery and adventure, alternating with moments of relaxation and taste. Their peculiarity is that they combine mountain and sea. Thanks to their natural conformation, they are suitable for unique trekkings and beautiful boat trips at the same time.
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
The recipe to prepare one of the typical dishes of the Bolognese tradition
Tagliatelle is one of the most famous and tasty pasta type of the Italian cuisine all over the world. According to tradition and legend, tagliatella is typical of the city of Bologna, where it is prepared with the equally typical ragù alla Bolognese. It is also perfect with other seasonings, such as mushrooms, truffle or simple tomato sauce.
Bologna, one of the World Capitals of Good Cuisine
An itinerary between unique artistic and culinary cultures
An itinerary between unique artistic and culinary cultures
The city of Bologna, besides being historically and culturally representative, is the place where Emilia and Romagna meet. A place where the cuisine of these lands joins together, building a fantastic union, handing down the tradition, but never neglecting innovation and experimentation.
Going through the streets of the City, you cannot be not fascinated by all the stores in the historic center which, in addition to selling cold cuts, have tables where you can have aperitifs and small lunches or dinners.
The importance of good food is tangible for the whole City, but the peak is when you see that the Palazzo della Mercanzia contains a gold model with the exact measurements of the Tagliatella, a monument to homemade pasta.