Articles by Bob McCormack

Discover the hidden Tuscany: hiking in the Tuscan Archipelago
Not many people may know about it, but Elba and the smaller islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, together with their sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, also offer many beautiful and exciting trails, perfect for adventurous hiking. Most of the island are quite samall and they can be explored on foot by everyone with a pair of good shoes,
Published 24Feb2009, viewed 204 times

Discovering the hidden Tuscany: Lunigiana and the Magra Valley
Lunigiana is the undiscovered northernmost tip of Tuscany that protrudes into Liguria and Emilia to link the Apennines with the craggy Apuan Alps, providing a beautiful backdrop to the Versialia's sandy beaches.
Published 21Nov2008, viewed 312 times

Discovering the hidden Tuscany: the Casentino Valley
Considered one of the most beautiful valleys of Tuscany, Casentino is a land of spirituality, full of parish churches, abbeys, monasteries, fortified medieval villages and spiritual retreats. That is why the Casentino is often referred to as 'the valley of the soul'.
Published 04Nov2008, viewed 282 times

Discovering the hidden Tuscany: Lower Maremma and the City of Tufa
A holiday in Tuscany is everyone's dream, but if you want to experience the charm of rural Italy, without the crowds, head for Lower Maremma in the south. Often referred to as the 'hidden' Tuscany, of course it has in no way been hidden from the local or discerning traveler.
Published 21Oct2008, viewed 301 times

Eating out in Elba Island and the Tuscan Archipelago
One of Italy's most untouched landscapes is the chain of islands in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. Elba and Giglio are some of the most well-known islands, but Capraia, Pianosa and Giannutri each have their own charm and flavors, with a local cuisine almost as varies as the natural landscape itself.
Published 15Oct2008, viewed 264 times

Eating out in Naples
In no other place like in Naples, getting to know the city also means discovering the strong tastes of the local cuisine: a rather unique fare, refined and popular at the same time, in which the local products are prepared using elaborate recipes that often take a long time to prepare.
Published 03Oct2008, viewed 241 times

Eating out in Milan
Milan, Italy's cultural and financial capital, is often an overlooked destination on the food trail. Read on to find out why its history and culinary offerings make it a worthy stop for the food loving traveler.
Published 25Sep2008, viewed 496 times

Eating out in Florence.
Florence does not simply regard itself as home to the greatest of Italy's regional culinary traditions, but as the birthplace of all Western cookery. While it is hard to tell if the above is true or false, there is no doubt Florence can reward the wise traveler in search for good local food, especially if he/she manages to get off the beaten track.
Published 05Sep2008, viewed 475 times

Eating out in Venice
Eating out in Venice can be a very unsatisfying experience for the casual traveler. With several millions tourists to feed each year, most restaurant owners couldn't care less if you feel ripped-off when it comes the time to pay the bill. Fortunately, it is still possible to eat a good meal while paying prices that are only slightly higher than elsewhere in Italy. As it is always the case, the key is to know where to go and what to order.
Published 27Aug2008, viewed 547 times

Eating out in Rome
As you might expect, when it comes to eating out, in Rome you will be faced by a large range of options. Needless to say, the only way to really understand the heart and soul of Rome is by tasting its culinary splendors in a popular restaurant. The key is knowing what to order.
Published 25Aug2008, viewed 294 times

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