Lauren Canning

Lauren is a travel and lifestyle writer based in the UK and Italy. Read More

Latest posts by Lauren Canning

From Carbonara to Maritozzo… Five Roman Dishes and Where to Try Them

Roman cuisine is grounded in cucina povera. If you're visiting to watch a game, here are five unmissable Roman dishes and where to try them. ... Read More

Verona Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience In a Calcio Cauldron

Verona offers a true taste of Italian football culture and much, much more. Here is everything you need to know. ... Read More

Ancona’s Moment as Culture Capital: A New Chapter for the Adriatic Jewel

Things are about to change for Ancona with the city by the Adriatic Sea recently named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2028. ... Read More

Ancona Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience Down in Serie D

Whether you are visiting for a Serie D clash or to soak up the atmosphere of a community deeply connected to its team, we've got you covered. ... Read More

Bari Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience Watching Calcio in Puglia

Seeing Bari play at the San Nicola is one of the best ways to experience this city at its most authentic. Here's the lowdown. ... Read More
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The Gold of Genoa: Mastering the Art of Farinata in Boccadasse

If Boccadasse is the visual soul of Genoa, then farinata is its taste. It’s a dish that defies the complexity of modern cooking ... Read More

Trattoria Da Rino… Where the Performance is as Strong as the Flavours

Surprisingly spacious, the restaurant sprawls back into the centuries-old building, creating a cosy but not too tightly packed atmosphere. ... Read More

Trattoria La Colonna – Where Neapolitan Heart Meets Venetian Soul

Owner and chef Maurizio is a Napoli fan, and you’ll find bits of Azzurri memorabilia tucked among the more traditional décor. ... Read More

How Venezia and a Local Kiosk-Bar Are Turning Kits into Free Spritz

If you've watched Venezia (live and free on DCTV), Cynar will ring a bell. Venezia's sponsor is a liqueur with an earthy edge. ... Read More

In a City Belonging to Tourists, Venezia FC Delivers the Real Local Experience

The walk to the stadium feels like a breather from the claustrophobia of the tourist-heavy centre of this floating slice of history. ... Read More

Hotel Rosa Salva – The Perfect Base for a Calcio Weekend in Venice

If you’re planning a trip to Venice, you’ve probably seen the photos of hotel rooms with wood-panelled walls and heavy, red-velvet curtains. And while this old-school glamour is fitting for a city steeped in history, sometimes the ultimate Venetian luxury isn’t a gold-leafed ceiling, but a room that gives you all the modern-day essentials at ... Read More

The Best Places to Try Cicchetti for a True Taste of Venetian Life

Served during the aperitivo hours, instead of sitting down for a big meal, you stand at the bar, order a drink and have a few cicchetti. ... Read More