MODENA

Find the perfect base.

There are few cities across Italy that have a bigger claim to moulding the country’s culture than Modena in Emilia-Romagna.

There is a spot in Modena that toasts the beginnings of Panini stickers. Today, a different kind of collection has taken its place. 

The ideal place for a matchday pint.

Modena isn’t short of a location or two for a post-match pint. Few though come with the stamp of approval of a Serie A star. 

Pavarotti, Pasta and Perfect Modena

It is four years since Josh Doig left Scotland for a fresh start in Italy and it is here in Emilia-Romagna where he has truly found his feet.

Think Pavarotti, Ferrari and, of course, vinegar.

This city punches above its weight in terms of contribution to the modern world. Think Pavarotti, Ferrari and, of course, balsamic vinegar.

There are so many reasons to explore Parma, Modena and Bologna.

Rome, Naples and Milan get all the attention but there is a huge region in the the north of Italy worthy of a visit.