Lauren Canning

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

Latest posts by Lauren Canning

From Coffee to Candlelight… Spend the Perfect Day and Night in Brera

With market stalls, boutique shops and trendy bars, the vibe oscillates between feeling deeply historic and completely contemporary. ... Read More

Head Down to Lecce for Calcio Without the Chaos in Southern Italy

Whether you're there for the baroque history or the raw stadium experience, Lecce gives you the unfiltered south ... Read More

Italy Travel Advice: Understanding The New Rules Entry/Exit System

Here’s your complete guide to navigating the new system, what to expect when you land, and how to avoid any red-card moments at the border. ... Read More

The Tasty Roman Pre-Match: A Guide to the Food Trucks at the Olimpico

The pre-match ritual happens at the food trucks which you'll find lined up along the Lungotevere and the Ponte Duca d’Aosta. ... Read More

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