• monteriggioni
    Italy

    Monteriggioni – Tuscany

    Why Monteriggioni? I got to know Monteriggioni when I travelled north from Sicily by motorbike with a colleague in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. After an overnight stay in Pompeii, we looked for accommodation near Siena and were welcomed at the “Piccolo Castello”. However, no food was served there and we were sent to the “Da Remo” restaurant with detailed…

  • Matera
    Italy

    Matera – Basilikata – Italy

    Matera is a fascinating city in the south of Italy with a rich history dating back to the Neolithic Age. Here is some information on the past and present of this remarkable city. Location of Matera Matera is located in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is located on a rocky plateau called Murgia, which is characterised by deep…