Our Sicilian landlady Antonia and the trusty Lonely Planet, both recommended Tiramisu restaurant in Toarmina so Zorba and I were keen to check it out. We arrived about 8:45pm for dinner and the waiter looked doubtful when we said we…
Trattoria Don Ciccio, Taormina
This gorgeous little trattoria off a side street from the main pedestrianised drag of Taormina has cute little balconies that step down to follow the gradient the of the sloped street. It was 11pm when we sat down for dinner. …
Umbrian antics
As we prepare to leave our Umbrian palace, Laguscello, we will all be doing so with fond, fond memories. My top memories are: Getting ridiculously lost trying to find the villa, despite having written instructions, verbal instructions from a local…
Spello, pretty little Spello, Umbria
To quote my favourite guidebook in the universe, Lonely Planet, “Just when you think Umbrian towns can’t get any prettier, along comes Spello“. And they were right. This gorgeous little hilltop medieval town has cute lane ways filled with potted…
Numero Uno restaurant in Orvieto, Umbria
I think everyone should experiencing eating in Italy in their life, even if just once. The Italians understand pleasure and they understand food – and more over, there is awesome produce readily available in which to create delectable delights. Last…