Category Archives: Emilia Romagna

Back to the Bel Paese

Posted on May 8, 2014 by msraaka

After a long flight from Newark, NJ, with a few missed connections, we finally landed in Bologna for our first stop in Italy. Most people fly into Rome or Milan, but the Bologna airport is a less hectic option. The … Continue reading →

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In the Land of Matilde

Posted on June 4, 2013 by msraaka

The city of Reggio nell’Emilia is located in the Pianura Padana, a huge flat valley between the Dolomites in the north and the Apennine Range to the south. As I’ve mentioned before, there are many interesting cities within easy reach … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip to Bologna

Posted on May 31, 2013 by msraaka

Piazza Maggiore in Bologna The nice thing about renting our apartment in Reggio, is the convenience of being able to take short train trips to many interesting places nearby. One of our favorite cities is Bologna, which is about 40 … Continue reading →

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Without a Map

Posted on May 24, 2013 by msraaka

Along the Po River Because my husband continues to resist using a GPS, we depend on our handheld paper maps that we still find at bookstores in America and Italy. But for this short adventure on our bicycles, we only … Continue reading →

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Why Reggio

Posted on May 20, 2013 by msraaka

Reggio Nell’Emilia Whether we’re in the U.S. or Italy, we’re often faced with the question, “Why did you pick Reggio Emilia?” In America, if you aren’t a preschool teacher, you probably have never even heard of this city. However, it … Continue reading →

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Searching for Calatrava

Posted on May 4, 2013 by msraaka

The Calatrava bridge near Reggio Emilia You don’t have to go to Europe to find the works of Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect known for his creative bridges and award-winning architecture. We first noticed his work in Seville, Spain where … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip to Ravenna

Posted on May 2, 2013 by msraaka

Basilica of San Vitale For our first day trip from Reggio, we took a train to the lovely city of Ravenna. Located on the eastern edge of the Emilia Romagna region, Ravenna, was once the capital of the Holy Roman … Continue reading →

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Slow Travel

Posted on April 28, 2013 by msraaka

Tuesday Market in Reggio Our relaxing week on the Amalfi Coast was a slower pace of travel, but for the next six weeks, we will definitely experience, what I call, Slow Travel. I first heard about this idea from the … Continue reading →

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Slow Food

Posted on April 18, 2012 by msraaka

The cellar of Trattoria La Buca You can find many restaurants in Italy that would qualify as Slow Food, but we decided to have lunch at La Buca, which, after reading many outstanding reviews, sounded like the real deal. The … Continue reading →

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Side Trips near Reggio

Posted on April 13, 2012 by msraaka

St. Anthony’s Basilica in Padua Padua is not in our region—Emilia Romagna, but the Veneto region is our next door neighbor and an easy side trip by train. We rented a car because we had a concert to attend and … Continue reading →

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