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One of the highlights of our Settimana del Buon Vivere (Week of Good Living) blog tour was an afternoon and early evening spent at Altavita vineyards in Cesena, Italy. The winery’s name comes from “Alla Vita!” meaning a toast “to life!”,

Destinations, Europe, Italy

Bertinoro: The Balcony of Romagna

Catherine Sweeney

October 8, 2013

I felt pretty lucky being back in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy for the second time in about 3 months. On this trip beginning at the end of September, I was going to be part of the “Settimana del Buon Vivere” (“Week of Good Living”) blog project…

Destinations, Europe, Italy

The Poetry of Santarcangelo di Romagna

Catherine Sweeney

September 17, 2013

Just about 1.5 miles from Santarcangelo’s city center, is Collina dei Poeti, a winery and vineyard where we were to have our pasta fresca prepared by a professional local chef for our dinner that evening.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Making Pasta Fresca in Santarcangelo

Mr. TWS

September 5, 2013

By Mr. TWS — What a day in Emilia-Romagna! We started out from our temporary home in Verucchio for a tour of San Leo and then unforgettable culinary experiences in Santarcangelo.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Al Vecchio Convento: Buon Appetito!

Catherine Sweeney

August 7, 2013

It wasn’t a surprise that the meals at Al Vecchio Convento in Portico di Romagna were delicious since we knew ahead of time a bit about their history. Before the Cameli family opened their hotel in Portico di Romagana, owners Giovanni Cameli and Marisa Raggi had for many years a thriving restaurant…

Art and Architecture, Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Portico in Arte: Village of the Artists

Mr. TWS

August 6, 2013

By Mr. TWS — During our stay in Portico we also felt as though we were included as part of the village, one of the primary objectives of “albergo diffuso”. This was especially apparent during the festival to celebrate Portico in Arte.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Emilia-Romagna Funghi Feast

Catherine Sweeney

July 30, 2013

Here is a taste of Italy, this time in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. The area’s rich agriculture produces many diverse foods including their abundant porcini mushrooms and famous truffles

Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy