My Rome travel book is out now
Looking for the best insider tips by locals for your next trip to Rome? I co-wrote a travel guide for DK Books (part of Penguin Random House) and it’s out now!
Discovering the Italian region that doesn’t exist
Molise is Italy’s least famous region and it might just be the last place where you can enjoy the Italy of a bygone era, with breathtaking landscapes, deserted villages, and age-old crafts.
Fair booking platforms for your next holiday
Big online booking platforms are convenient but also lead to overtourism, use misleading marketing practices, and force entrepreneurs to pay high commissions. What are the alternatives?
Slow food & wine in the Cinque Terre
One of Italy’s most popular destinations, the towns of the Cinque Terre are a surprisingly wholesome environment for hiking enthusiasts and lovers of slow food and wine alike.
This ghost town is looking for residents
In Italy, more than 15 000 villages have lost most of their population. But some of these ghost towns are making a comeback. Welcome to Grottole!
Design authors in Naples
After all design fairs were cancelled due to corona, EDIT Napoli was the first event to take place since the start of the pandemic. This small-scale fair is turning Naples into the capital of a new design genre.
Quirky campsite in Rotterdam lets you sleep in upcycled grain silos
Dutch artists and architects have banded together to create Culture Campsite, where waste materials are reused to create one-of-a-kind sleeping pods.
Hunting for ‘the white gold’ in truffle capital Alba
When the temperatures drop and autumn starts in the northern Italian hills, the truffle madness starts. This rare and especially delicious tuber can only be tracked down by trained dogs. I put on my boots and went truffle hunting.
Turin: city of magic
Turin has always exerted an irresistible attraction on scientists, kings, artists, and writers alike. Beneath the surface of this seemingly unassuming northern-Italian city, a magical history is lurking.
Treasure island: my guide to Sardinia
If the secret to a long and happy life exists, it can probably be found in Sardinia, where you’ll also find great beaches, vibrant cities, authentic rural living and the best food.
Genoa: living history
In Genoa, the past unfolds itself before your very eyes as you visit the many century-old artisanal shops or marvel at the luxurious palazzi.