Elves, Space Marines, Jedi, Sith, Assassins, Thieves, and even Androids. Once a year, since 1966, in Lucca, a beautiful little town in Tuscany (Italy), not too far away from many of the cities that made it into my list of favorite Italian getaways, a huge number of fantasy worlds …
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, lovingly called Paddy’s day, there’s no one better than the Irish who knows how to celebrate. Yet if you’re thinking of green beer and corned beef and cabbage, think again. For the 4.7 million people living in Ireland, St. Patrick’s traditions have been …
Portici is a beautiful seaside city that lies at the foot of Mount Vesuvius (Campania region, Italy), at about 5 miles from my beloved hometown Naples. Its gem is the Royal Palace, home of the city’s Botanic Gardens, operated by the University of Naples Federico II. This beautiful Palace was …
Let it snow, let is snow, let it snow! The fact is that before to go to Austria, ready to take notes to write an awesome Guide to Christmas Markets in Vienna, I was absolutely sure I wanted some snow. Like… lots and lots of snow. Nobody ever told …
When my colleagues approached me about a possible trip to see the Bratislava Christmas market, I was ecstatic. Not only I’d always been very curious about experiencing Christmas in Slovakia, but being… slightly obsessed with everything holiday-themed, it was basically like asking me if I wanted dessert. How can you …
Taking part in the Lucca Comics & Games means… waking up early in the morning. Pretty early, in case you aren’t lucky enough to live in Lucca or close by. You are aware of the fact that you will be walking all day long, trying to see everything, as we …
I was sure I’d get your attention introducing you this very… erhm… nice fella, brought to life by one of the awesome cosplayers that every year flock to Lucca, a small town in Tuscany (Italy). By the end of October, in fact, Lucca hosts the largest ComiCon in Europe. Not …
