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Art, architecture and aperitivo: celebrating Emilia Romagna’s smaller cities Italy | Europe Published: January 2019 | Disclosure: My accommodation was provided by the Blogville project The Emilia Romagna region of Italy might not be as famous as Tuscany or Veneto, but the vast area in the centre-north of the country offers countless rewards for those who venture here. While the culinary magic of Emilia Romagna is celebrated the world over, here I want to turn the celebration on its smaller cities. Bologna, the capital city of the region is somewhere you could happily spend days exploring, but the second, third and even sixth cities of Emilia Romagna are all worth your attention too. Some are perfect as day trips, others might need a little more of your time, but here I’ll try to give you a quick introduction to the handful of cities I’ve managed to visit thus far. If you are looking for information on how to spend your time in the capital, then my lon...

Top ten things to do in Sri Lanka Asia | Sri Lanka Travel Guide Updated: September 2016 Two weeks in Sri Lanka? When the chance arose to visit as a stopover I guessed that would be plenty… it turns out it was not but here are all the incredible things you can cram into your 14-day visit! From the lush green landscape of the hill country where tea pickers decorate the landscape to the postcard perfect and nearly empty beaches along the south coast. Loud, noisy and dusty cities compete with tranquil hilltop counterparts rich in history. The magical land of Sri Lanka is one just waiting to be discovered. My top recommendation? Do it now. Wildlife all around Elephants, Monkeys, Leopards, Peacocks and hundreds of birds all live on this wildlife paradise island. With more national parks than you could cram into a two-week vacation, you are spoilt for choice on how to get your animal kick in Sri Lanka. A safari is one of the top things to do in Sri Lanka. Whether i...