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Author: Silvia Donati

I'm a freelance journalist and travel writer based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). I’m also studying to become a professional hiking and environmental guide and will soon be offering guided walking and hiking tours of Bologna and Emilia-Romagna.
Adriatic Coast Emilia-Romagna
August 19, 2015March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Where to Go to the Beach in Emilia-Romagna: the Riviera Romagnola

Atti store in Bologna
August 10, 2015October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Foodie Must-See: Inside the Historic Atti Bakery

Bologna's Moline Canal
July 29, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Three Things You Never Knew About Bologna

Bologna La Turrita
July 15, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

“La Turrita”: Explore Bologna through its Ancient Towers

June 29, 2015March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

In the Duchy of Parma & Piacenza (Part Two)

June 23, 2015September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

In the Duchy of Parma & Piacenza (Part One)

Parmigiano Reggiano
June 2, 2015November 16, 2016 Silvia Donati

Yum! Parma’s Food Valley: A Foodie’s Paradise

Grazzano Visconti gardens
April 20, 2015April 21, 2017 Silvia Donati

Spring Travel Tip: Visit These Three Beautiful Gardens in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia Romagna food
April 13, 2015September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

Ten Culinary Treats from Emilia-Romagna You Must Try

Food Bologna
March 28, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Convivial Bologna: A tour of the City’s Classic Osterie

Bologna Reflections
March 22, 2015March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

Seduced by Bologna: Interview with Writer Mary Tolaro Noyes

egg pasta
March 9, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Pasta Fresca Emiliana: A Primer

June 2, 2014August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

Baroque in Bologna: The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

Giuseppe Verdi statue
May 24, 2014March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

A Journey through Verdi’s Homeland

August 18, 2013March 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna’s Sweetest Museum: The Gelato Museum

August 4, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

San Leo: Religion and Wizardry in the Heart of Romagna

May 21, 2013August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

The Prendiparte Tower: Sleeping with History

May 17, 2013August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

Meet Bologna’s Mortadella Man

May 17, 2013February 28, 2017 Silvia Donati

Mortadella: Pink Delight

May 15, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Day Trips from Bologna: Modena

May 3, 2013October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Il Mulino del Dottore: Making Organic Bread at a 17th-Century Mill

April 23, 2013March 1, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna for Food Lovers

September 5, 2012October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Top 10 Things To Do On Your First-Time Visit To Bologna

September 1, 2012March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

History, Spirituality and Romance: Monteveglio

August 27, 2012March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Dozza: Medieval Buildings, Painted Walls and Great Local Wine

August 23, 2012March 7, 2018 Silvia Donati

The Wines of Emilia-Romagna

August 6, 2012March 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Discover Bologna’s Gelato University

Piazza Maggiore Bologna
August 1, 2012October 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

Piazza Maggiore: the Heart of Town

Parmigiano Reggiano
July 10, 2012September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

Parmigiano Reggiano: The King of Cheese

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Ciao! I'm Silvia, a freelance journalist and native Bolognese. After many years living in the U.S., I returned home with a newfound appreciation of the place I'm from. Follow along as I explore, with fresh eyes, my hometown and surrounding region of Emilia-Romagna.

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Sometimes, last-minute plans are the best. I took my little nephews on a walk this morning in this beautiful park that is only a ten-minute drive from my home. Entertaining and educational for all three of us. If you’re interested in going on a guided walking tour with me, get in touch. You’ll learn about Bologna beyond the city center (and I bet you’ll love it). Oh, and in my tours, I tend to include a stop at a local trattoria at the end 😋😉
Hazy today but pretty nonetheless. Happy 1st day of December! This is beautiful Valsamoggia, the hilly countryside about 40 minutes from Bologna, dotted with old villages and churches, and tasty trattorias. I lead walking and food/wine tours here, contact me if interested!
This is what an ‘acetaia’ looks like - inside the wooden barrels is what will become the prized ‘Traditional Balsamic Vinegar’ (aceto balsamico tradizionale), which is only produced in the Modena and Reggio-Emilia provinces of Emilia–Romagna.
Like the view? 😅
How cool that the visitor center of this Regional Park just outside Bologna is located inside a villa from the Renaissance that belonged to a wealthy Bolognese family (the Fava)... There is even a chapel annexed to it.
The beauty of the Bologna hills.

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