Ligurian cuisine is something out of dreams. Some words that come to mind to describe the food from my favorite region on the planet: bright green and flavorful pesto made…
Adventures in Ligurian Cuisine: What We Ate in 72 Hours in Liguria
A Stay at Hotel Rose in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is like a second home to us. It’s probably one of our favorite cities in the U.S. that we’ve been to! If you haven’t been, you should definitely…
Vernazza, Italy is a Postcard Perfect Seaside Village
If you have heard of Vernazza, you may have also heard that it’s Rick Steves’ favorite town in the Cinque Terre. The question remains, though, does it live up to its…
Visiting Manarola – Our Favorite Village in the Cinque Terre
Manarola is perhaps one of the most photographed of the five villages in the Cinque Terre. I’ll admit, the very first photo I saw of the Cinque Terre villages was…
Riomaggiore: A Colorful First Stop in The Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore, the southernmost village of the five villages in Cinque Terra, is a perfect first stop when visiting the area. Whether you’re coming from Genoa, or taking a day trip…
Visiting Italy’s Cinque Terre by Train
Many of you have probably dreamed of visiting the picturesque region of the Italian Riviera region of Liguria known as the Cinque Terre! You’ve likely seen countless photos on Pinterest, or…
