Despite the current conversation on overtourism and the recent explosion of mediocre places targeting the less sophisticated tourists, Bologna is still that place where you can find little gems hidden inside a historical palazzo. Magic bubbles where you can retreat for a couple of hours, surrounded by books, beauty, culture and a quaint atmosphere, for … More A collector’s quaint art library becomes a public space. Welcome to Biblioteca Eugenio Busmanti.

Living in the historical center of bologna offers many advantages, from the cozy feeling provided by the porticoes to the possibility to go on foot practically everywhere (plus, well, the thrill to have a front-row view of a slowly collapsing tower). And if you are, like me, addicted to ancient grains bread, ugly-but-tasty seasonal fruits … More Farmer’s map: a weekly tour of Bologna’s farmers markets

“Back in my days”, when I was a graduate in London, I took a summer course of journalism at London College of Printing (now London College of Communication). The University was and still is in Elephant and Castle, quite an interesting place with its Caribbean flair, its traffic, its not so chic (at least that how … More Elephant and Castle of Via San Vitale: that link between Bologna and London

The young woman, she doesn’t look any older than 28, is standing on the stool, “the guy” has just wrapped an Italian flag around her neck and this smooth present gently brushes against her hijab. Standing still on her skinny jeans on skinny legs, she is telling a boy about half her age that, whether … More Move away Speaker’s Corner: Bologna has “Lo Sgabellino”