I hate gender stereotypes, but it’s a fact that every time I step into one of these lovely (see? The chosen adjective already tells a lot) places I can’t help noticing that the percentage of women is about 80%, at least. So, here are 5 cafes and bars and salons de thé where you can go to … More All the single ladies: 5 cafès loved by women in Bologna
Everybody has her own way of eating ice-cream. Some sit politely and enjoy it in a plastic cup with its nice little spoon, others prefer to grab a cone and lick it in fast circles while walking. I’m the cone&walk type, which doesn’t mean I don’t savour every little lick. As a matter of fact, I noticed that I eat my … More French-kissing whipped cream. Bologna’s top 5 according to a bunch of girlies
Oddly enough, when it comes to books set in Bologna, most of them are thrillers. As if this playground of a city (the typical student’s opinion) and foodies’ heaven (tourists’ most popular slogan) would acquire a brand new identity when represented in a book. Because thing is, The Red‘s traditionally cheerful atmosphere becomes, in most writers’ minds, a … More 5 novels set in Bologna
When the “afa” strikes hard, locals tend to take their car or hop on a scooter and drive up to “i colli”, where temperatures are always lower and the leafy green offers a fresh solution for those seeking refuge from the truly suffocating heath of the most intense summer days. But since the hills aren’t always … More 5 urban oasis for seeking refuge on warm summer nights
Like you might have guessed, I am quite a fan of movies, Cineteca di Bologna and open air screenings. Therefore, could I restrain myself from writing a post about Sotto le stelle del cinema? Certainly not. This summer, most of the program is a tribute to Italian cinema, from famous titles of the sixties’ and fifties’”Commedia all’Italiana” to some more recent productions. I … More 5 movies that will make you travel all across Italy from Piazza Maggiore
The Red City got quite a reputation for gelato in the latest years, and with some reason. Under the arches of Bologna, you can actually taste some pretty delicious ice cream, with new shops popping up and traditional landmarks stepping up their game in order not to be overshadowed by the newcomers. But when it comes … More Gelato: the Top 5 in Bologna
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