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Traditional Genoese pesto being prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle, the authentic way Food & Wine
May 17, 2026 Genoa
A Food and Wine Tour of Genoa: Pesto, Focaccia and the Flavours of La Superba

Embark on a gastronomic journey through Genoa. From pesto alla genovese to focaccia ligure, from farinata to cappon magro, from Vermentino to Sciacchetrà. Discover the traditional dishes and wines of the Ligurian capital, including an authentic ancient recipe for pesto made in a marble mortar.

Michelle
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The ancient port of Genoa with the Aquarium and the Bigo panoramic lift, the maritime heart of La Superba Destinations
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Genoa in 5 Days: A Literary Journey Through the Superb Republic

Join a native Genoese guide for five days among the Rolli Palaces, the Aquarium, the Caruggi, the legendary birthplace o...

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Traditional Dutch food in Amsterdam: herring, stroopwafels, aged cheese and bitterballen Destinations
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Dutch Delights: the Essential Food Guide to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most rewarding food cities in northern Europe, and Dutch cuisine is far more...

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Traditional Venetian carnival masks in St Mark Square, Venice, a spectacle of colour, history and mystery Destinations
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The Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam, one of the most important places of remembrance in the world Destinations
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Amsterdam: Why You Must Visit the Anne Frank House

On a narrow canal in the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a house stands that contains one of the...

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Ravello on the Amalfi Coast: the hilltop village 350 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea Destinations
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Travel Notes: 3 Things You Must Do on the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is not merely beautiful. It is one of those places that reorganises something insid...

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Saint Peter's Square and Basilica in Vatican City, one of the three unmissable places in Rome Destinations
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3 Must-See Places When Visiting the Eternal City

Rome has a thousand extraordinary things to offer, but three of them are not optional. The Colosseum...

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Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City — one of the great free experiences in Rome Destinations
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How to Enjoy Rome on a Small Budget: Tips and Free Things To Do

Rome is a generous city. Free churches full of Caravaggios, free viewpoints over the skyline, free d...

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The ruins of Ostia Antica — the ancient port city of Rome, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world Destinations
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Ostia Antica: the Ancient Port of Rome — Complete Visitor Guide

Just thirty kilometres from Rome lies one of the most extraordinary and least crowded archaeological...

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Rome in November: golden autumn light on the cobblestoned streets of the Eternal City Destinations
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Visiting Rome in November: the Complete Travel Guide

November belongs to the Romans. Fewer crowds, lower prices, golden autumn light and the city at its ...

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The Monster Park of Bomarzo — the most enigmatic garden in Italy, near Viterbo in Lazio Destinations
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Why Visit Viterbo in October Bomarzo, Thermal Baths and Medieval Splendour

Just 80 kilometres from Rome, Viterbo is one of Italy's most underrated autumn destinations. The Mon...

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The spirit of the Grand Tour — Italy as the journey that completes a life Destinations
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A Man Who Has Not Been to Italy Is Always Conscious of a Lack — Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson said it in 1776 and it remains true today. Italy — and Naples above all — is the ...

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Historic photograph of the Navigli canals of Milan — boats moored along the Naviglio Grande in the early twentieth century Destinations
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Milan Was Once a City of Water Like Venice and Amsterdam

Milan was once crossed by a vast network of canals connecting the city to the Adriatic Sea. Discover...

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The Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background Destinations
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The Colosseum in Rome — the greatest amphitheatre ever built, symbol of the Eternal City Destinations
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From the Colosseum to the Vatican, the Spanish Steps to Capitoline Hill — a complete guide to the ...

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The entrance to the ancient Catacombs of Rome along the Appian Way Destinations
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Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City above the ancient necropolis where the Apostle Peter was buried Destinations
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Beneath the marble floors of Saint Peter's Basilica, a stairwell descends 1,600 years into one of th...

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The Amazon Rainforest canopy — the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth Destinations
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Traditional Genoese pesto being prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle, the authentic way
GENOA May 17, 2026

Embark on a gastronomic journey through Genoa. From pesto alla genovese to focaccia ligure, from farinata to cappon magro, from Vermentino to Sciacchetrà. Discover the traditional dishes and wines of the Ligurian capital, including an authentic ancient recipe for pesto made in a marble mortar.

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Michelle

Travel Writer

Passionate travel writer with years of experience exploring the world's most extraordinary destinations. Helping adventurous travellers discover places that transform the way they see the planet.

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