Category Travel Tips

• Enchanted Liguria: Snow and Sea and Sun in February

  February is a perfect time for trekking along the coast

  Posted: Feb 03, 2012, modified: Nov 18, 2016. Author David Downie

• Cinque Terre: Update on Rebuilding After Flood Damage

  The five lands have taken a beating but keep on ticking!

  Posted: Jan 05, 2012, modified: Jun 09, 2017. Author David Downie

• Dolceacqua: Sweet water, superb wine and Monet

  Pure deliciousness in the Nervia Valley

  Posted: Dec 26, 2011, modified: Dec 29, 2020. Author David Downie

• The “Rock Villages” of Western Liguria Part Three

  Discover the joys of the high spots overlooking the Italian Riviera

  Posted: Dec 12, 2011, modified: Dec 07, 2020. Author David Downie

• The “Rock Villages” of Western Liguria Part One

  See unsung secret spots: leafy valleys, Apennine nature reserves of astonishing beauty

  Posted: Dec 06, 2011, modified: Dec 07, 2020. Author David Downie

• The Latest on the Cinque Terre after Flash-Flooding

  Update on the Cinque Terre floods of 2011

  Posted: Nov 20, 2011, modified: Nov 21, 2016. Author David Downie

• Genoa Favorites: A Fabulous Food Shop and Café

  While you're wandering Genova, don't forget to eat well!

  Posted: Nov 19, 2011, modified: Dec 07, 2020. Author David Downie

• Genoa Flooding November 4, 2011

  Update on the Cinque Terre floods of November, 2011

  Posted: Nov 08, 2011, modified: Dec 29, 2020. Author David Downie

• Devastating, Lethal Floods in Cinque Terre, 2011

  Floods on October 25, 2011 Devastated Cinque Terre and other Riviera sites

  Posted: Oct 30, 2011, modified: Jun 29, 2020. Author David Downie

• Genoa’s Celebrated Mercato Orientale

  Find what you need for fine cooking and eating

  Posted: Oct 30, 2011, modified: Dec 14, 2020. Author David Downie