Culture
The best escapes from Amsterdam to Italy
The perfect escapes from Amsterdam to Italy. See my favorite addresses in Amsterdam for a true Italian feeling.
Activity
Art
Be Local with Me
Culture
A Perfect Italian weekend - Florence
The perfect Italian weekend of Aniek van Veen, Co-owner Italian inspired jewellery brand and curated shop, Le Labro in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Art
Melodies that Paint Emotions
Ludovico Einaudi: His compositions have a profound emotional impact, often conveying a sense of introspection, tranquility, and contemplation.
Culture
A Perfect Italian weekend - Bracciano
perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.
Recipe
How to Make a delicious Pasticciotto
Pasticciotto: a delightful Italian pastry, traditionally filled with ricotta cheese.
Be Local with Me
A Perfect Italian weekend - Lecce
A perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.
Wedding/party
A special occasion in Puglia
A former watch tower transformed into a luxury villa in the rural countryside of Salento near the historical town of Nardo and only a short distance from the white sandy shore beaches
Wedding/party
A Sicilian wedding
In 2004 Steven Steven Soderbergh already discovered the charm of this unique and rustic location and used it in the closing see of Ocean's Twelve.
Recipe
A New Pasta
This summer I got introduced to a whole new Italian pasta, a pasta rich in flavours, extremely nutritious, tasty, full of fibre and gluten-free.
Recipe
The Allure of Nutella's Decadent Journey
Super Crema, World Nutella day and 2 home-made (healthier) recipes.
Culinaire hoogtepunten
Join a unique Harvest Festival in Tuscany
From the 11th to the 16th of October, we invite you to indulge in the art of ceramics and florals while also enjoying the breathtaking colours of Autumn.
Be Local with Me
A perfect Italian weekend
A perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and would-be Italians, to take us along for a the perfect, local weekend.
Recipe
Linguine con pesto al pistacchio e tonno
Linguine met Pistachio Pesto and Tonijn
Shopping
Best vintage markets in Puglia
To me there is no better activity on a Sunday than visiting an antique market. Here's a list of the best vintage markets held throughout Puglia.
Wedding/party
A romantic and rustic wedding at a 13th Century Tuscan Farm
The lifestyle of old Italy is preserved here in this unique spot. Connect with nature in a beautifully tranquil spot in a restored 13th-century farm
Recipe
Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake
Sicilian lemons and pistachios, a perfect combination in this recipe from Mimi Thorisson | Old World Italian Cooking
Wedding/party
Party on the Italian Coast
The ultimate destination wedding, 10 minutes from the beach on Europe's hidden coast: the Maremma
Photography
Tuscany through the lens of Nastia Dolzhenytsia
Tuscany through the lens of Ukranian photographer Nastia Dolzhenytsia.
Culinaire hoogtepunten
Art
Culture
Photography
Wine
My personal guide to Rome
The ultimate guide to Rome with all my favorite spots, curated while living in the eternal city.
Village
Mediterranean Charms: Exploring the Hidden Gems of Puglia
A guide through Puglia. Exploring the Hidden Gems of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Carovigno and Grottalige.
Art
Carlo Zinelli - The Italian Outsider
Master piece or Madness
Wedding/party
An Italian Family Estate
A stunning wedding location in the rolling hills of Umbria on a family Estate, with a private 13-century chapel
Recipe
Fugascina di Mergozzo
There is only one place in Italy where they make these.
Wedding/party
Plinius Wedding Venues
Your Italian Wedding! Currently we have a few delicious wedding/party venues in our portfolio
Wedding/party
A Magical Villa in the Wild Woods of Tuscany
The ultimate party venue in Tuscany; A Magical Villa in the Wild Woods, Accommodation up to 74 guest, caterer up to 130 guests
Wedding/party
A Chic and Glamorous Party
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate wedding or a grand celebration, This 16th-century estate is a chic, glamorous, luxurious place.
Culture
Why Mantova should be added on your travel list?
One day is all you’ll need to fall in love with the food, the people and the amazing architecture: the best addresses of Mantua, Lombardy.
Wedding/party
A Tuscan Wedding
Destination wedding in Tuscan countryside, offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills and vineyards, creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere.
Culture
Unwind in Style: The Farnhaus Apartments in Merano, Italy
Escape to the idyllic town of Merano, Italy. Discover luxury and nature in perfect harmony with our guide to the stunning Farnhaus Apartments.
Culture
Venice without the crowds
Fear not, as there are ways to experience Venice without the crowds. Here are some tips and advice on how to enjoy Venice off the beaten path.
Art
Peggy Guggenheim ~ Art Addict
Born into a wealthy New York family in 1928, Marguerite 'Peggy' Guggenheim was one of the greatest art collectors of the 20th century. Peggy's love of art lead to her eventually settling in Venice. For her, a life without the inspiration of her artist and writer friends would have been unthinkable.
Recipe
Torta al Cioccolato, Pere e Nocciole
Pears and chocolate, with this combination you can't go wrong! Here’s an easy recipe for pears, dark chocolate, and hazelnut cake. Authentic Italian Baking.
Art
Sweet Life Society
Artist in Residence ~ The Sweet Life Society musical project was born in 2009 with a partnership between the two producers from Sabaudia and Piedmont; Gabriele Concas and Matteo Marini.
Architecture
The photographer, the builder & the architect
Best tips on how to renovate a house in Tuscany, advice from an architect and builder, incl. local contact details.
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Eten en drinken als een local in Turijn
Here are some recommendations for where to eat, drink, and stay in Turin:
Recipe
Orecchiette from Puglia, the little ear we all love!
Orecchiette; a quintessential Puglian pasta from the Pugliese cucina povera (Kitchen of the poor)
Activity
A love letter to finding your inspiration
„Start writing, no matter what. The water doesn’t flow until the faucet is turned on.”
Village
Best Places in Spello ~ Umbria
Everyone should live in Italy at least once in their life... even if it is just for one week! Spello is the perfect location to live like a local.
Activity
Slow Travel
Slow Travel, that's what travel is all about! #like.a.local
Activity
Letterpress Printing Workshop
A large door leads directly out to the pergola in the garden, and on hot summer days, it is pleasantly cool inside the old walls. A workplace could not be more beautiful.
Architecture
The magical houses of Serafina
The most inspirational places and creative places in Borgata Casale, a small hamlet between Dogliani and Belvedere Langhe in the Piemonte.
Culture
Serafina Quota
Do what you love, creative people change the world!
Culinaire hoogtepunten
How to experience Italy's Slow Food movement
From fast food to the slow food revolution. Revolt against the 1st McDonalds in Rome in 1989!
Recipe
Spaghetti al limone
People wait for pasta, not the other way around! Spaghetti al limone is the kind of dish that just makes you feel good. It's a simple yet elegant Italian classic
Culture
Swim with Lord Byron in the Bay of Poets
Go down to Byron’s Bay in Portovenere and put a foot in the water for the old poet
Recipe
Bombardino
Literally “the bomb” in Italian. Beloved in the Italian Alps. il Bombardino is the skier’s reward after an exhilarating day on the slopes
Recipe
Venetian food is Italy’s best-kept secret
Venice is full of art and piazzas, and people don’t necessarily come for the food. That's why Venetian food remains often under the radar.
Culinaire hoogtepunten
24 hours in Lecce
24 hours in Lecce, where to eat?
Recipe
Casunziei’ dumplings
The culinary tradition of the Camelico is based on alpine farming. Each village in the valley has at least one restaurant with its own specialties and traditions.
Culture
A secret, tiny mountain village
In the very high Cadore, on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, lies the Val Comelico, a valley as small as it is enchanting.
Recipe
Pollo alla cacciatora (Hunter's chicken)
Today it is snowing in Pienza which calls for one of my favourite winter dishes. “This beautiful chicken cacciatore simply bubbles away in the oven, making it perfect for gatherings ”
Culture
In conversation with the host of a unique historic farmhouse in the Dolomites
A respectful approach to history, the challenges of rebuilding, and what it is like to be immersed in a world far away from the crowds
Art
Artists X Carma X Climate Change
Three important international artists have produce exclusive art pieces focused on Climate change
Architecture
Ospitalità Diffusa
Guests become part of daily life, by discovering the rhythm, the times of work and rest as well as the way of life in the mountains together with the inhabitants.
Wine
A vine romance
Shipowner Paolo d’Amico and his Brazilian wife Noemia share an element in their genetic make-up. D’Amico’s family roots in the south of Italy and Noemia’s Portuguese ancestry provide a strong common thread — wine.
Recipe
A Winter Treat
One of the unique features of panforte is its rich history. It is said to have originated in the Middle Ages as a medicinal treat that was believed to have health benefits.
Wine
Paolo e Noemia d’Amico
A couple’s dream of wine, art and hospitality. A unique project, a wine-tasting here is a must!
Recipe
Chocolate and Orange Panettone Recipe
Panettone is an Italian Sweetbread, originally from Milan, and enjoyed at Christmas and New Year. The beginnings of this cake appear to date from the Roman Empire.
Art
Because I am worthless...
This Villa is a remarkable property to visit, made even more extraordinary by what you'll find in its gardens.
Recipe
Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and Piedmontese hazelnuts
Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont
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A bit of an Italian celebrity
“La Dolce vita di David Rocco” and
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The 5 best places to eat Neapolitan pizzas in Rome
The best spots for an authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rome
Recipe
The Italian art of the aperitivo
5 Classic Italian Cocktails: Laurini A'rbei, Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Classic Martini
Recipe
Ottolenghi's Burrata With Grilled Grapes & Basil
Here, sweet red grapes are skewered and grilled—a method that is as simple as it is impressive.
Culture
Special Umbria
World traveller, Umbria expert and Spello local, Andrea Flalkner let's you into the secrets of Umbria
Recipe
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
What does the name refer to, and why? The secrets of a good Puttanesca
Culture
Village
Growing up with a famous sibling…
What is it like when you grown up with a famous sibling? This is what happened to Spello, the little sister of Assisi
Architecture
Horizontal metaphors amidst an archaic landscape
The Maremma, the unspoilt, wild south of Tuscany is a hidden gem. This house is state-of-the-art architecture on this magnificent spot.
Village
Culture
Tuscan Gems
A few of our favourite villages near Invidia that are definitely worth a visit. Take a bicycle, vintage scooter or Fiat500 and set off along the Tuscan country lanes
Activity
Truffel hunting
Nico the truffle hunter from Montisi, a skill he learned from his grand-father and hopes to pass on to his own children.
Culture
Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore
The abbey is still in use by the silent monks, dressed in white robes who live here
Tuscan Chef in a Little Kitchen
The best cooking classes with Alessandro Piccinini, in Montisi, a very pretty medieval hill top village near a beautifully restored historic farmhouse
Activity
Bagni San Filippo
These hot springs are among the insider tips of Siena region, far away from mass tourism
Village
Bagno Vignoni
Mystical atmosphere in the cooler months when this gorgeous square is often bathed in mist as the hot air from the pools rises
Village
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Culture
Wine
The hidden secret of Montepulciano
The hilltop village is honeycombed with tunnels and cantine where the vino nobile is made and stored in barrels and bottles.
Recipe
Truffle Pasta
De herfst in Toscane is magisch! De wijngaarden krijgen duizenden verschillende kleuren en het truffelseizoen is in volle gang!
Other
Emma Kinderziekenhuis
Zo bijzonder om van betekenis te kunnen zijn voor het Emma Kinderziekenhuis. Met trots draagt Plinius bij aan het EmmaNext.gala volgende week vrijdag door een luxe verblijf in 1 van onze Villa in Toscane beschikbaar te stellen
Beach
Een dagje naar het strand...
Toscane staat niet echt bekend om destranden, maar als je weet waar je heen moet, kun je een leuk dagje aan het strand hebben. De badplaats Sirolo is prachtig.
Culture
Parco dei Mostri
Een 16e-eeuwse horrorshow gebouwd in een prachtige Italiaanse tuin; Parco dei Monstri - De monsters van Bomarzo
Recipe
Le migliori polpette di tonno
Een heerlijk Siciliaans gerecht. Gemaakt met verse vis, kruiden en specerijen, deze tonijn gehaktballen zijn zelfs beter dan de versie van vlees
Culture
Het Groene Goud
De herfst is een van de meest prachtige tijden van het jaar om Toscane te bezoeken. Het oogstseizoen is in volle gang, wat betekent dat er nieuwe wijn en olijfolie wordt geproefd en de jacht op witte wintertruffels begint.
Recipe
Vijgensalade met gemarineerde mozzarella
Salade van vijgen met gemarineerde buffelmozzarella, munt en vijg. Een heerlijk voorgerecht, vooral in het vijgenseizoen in September Italië
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Een traditioneel recept uit Piemonte
Recept "Agnelotti del Plin" van Eataly. Een traditioneel recept uit Piemonte
Culture
Sustainability
Het is grappig hoe het leven soms loopt....
Het was een levenslange droom van één vrouw... mijn moeder, Francesca Bevilacque
Sports
L'Eroica
Uniek wielerevenement in Toscane; Vintage fietsen, Retro outfits & Strada Bianca.
Sustainability
6 Eenvoudige manieren "to Go Green"
Op een gemakkelijke, praktische en betaalbare manier een duurzamer vakantie-verhuur opzetten.
Culture
Culinaire hoogtepunten
De Paus en La Bandita...
Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini die later paus Pius II werd en zijn "utopische" stad
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"Il Conte Matto"
Uitstekend Slow-food restaurant in het 14e-eeuwse jachthuis van het kasteel
Recipe
Orecchiette met geroosterde tomaten en stracciatella kaas
Super Simple & Heerlijk! Een van onze favoriete recepten van Mimi Thorisson uit haar nieuwe kookboek
Culture
De mooiste Italiaanse Markten
15 Authentieke Italiaanse markten die je absoluut moet bezoeken!
Wine
Podere Alberese
De uitzonderlijke vrouwen van Podere Alberese: bekroonde wijn, kunst en poëzie in het hart van Toscane.
Recipe
Het klassieke recept voor 'Cacio e Pepe'
Het klassieke recept door Cacio e Pepe van Mimi Thorisson's ~ old world Italian
Culture
5 Meeslepende Italiaanse Films om te kijken
De favoriete films van Plinius, 5 prachtige Italiaanse films die je niet mag missen
Activity
Vintage Fiat 500
Huur een vintage Fiat 500 of Vespa Scooter en geniet van het Toscaanse platteland. Combineer het met een lekkere lunch in Monticchiello of neem een picknick mee en zoek de perfecte plek
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Fattoria San Martino
Een landelijk, rustig en mooi Italiaanse villa; De kleine en zeer charmante Fattoria San Martino, net buiten de stadsmuren van Montepulciano
Art
Culinaire hoogtepunten
Wine
Castello di Ama
Wijn, kunst, gastvrijheid. Castello di Ama ligt in een middeleeuws stadje op een heuvel net ten noorden van Siena in Chianti, deze wijnmakerij voelt als een sprookje. Kunst van internationale kunstenaars: o.a. Anish Kapoor, Miroslaw Balka, Kendell Geers, Chen Zhen, Daniel Buren.