Did You Know You Can Send Chocolates to the Real Saint Valentine?By Ellie 14 February 2022 I’ve just spent the morning brushing up on the history of Valentine’s…
Italy’s Strangest Palace Lurks in a Sleepy Sicilian SuburbBy Ellie 3 January 2022 Today I’m reliving my trip to discover Italy’s strangest treasure, a crumbling…
I’ve Just Had Breakfast in 20 Countries, and You?By Ellie 4 August 2021 So during lockdown, like most of us, I found ways to travel…
Diving into Ancient Rome’s Underwater Party CityBy Ellie 12 July 2021 Beneath the Tyrrhenian sea off the coast of Naples are the…
The Street in Italy Where it’s Always ChristmasBy Ellie 29 December 2020 How do you feel after Christmas when the tinsel’s packed away, Elf…
The Medieval Sicilian Town Selling Empty Homes for €1By Ellie 4 November 2020 Tempting isn’t it? What with lockdown 2.0 almost in full swing, Brexit…
A Guide to the Miniature Wine Windows of FlorenceBy Ellie 26 August 2020 An urban treasure hunt to spot these curious miniature wine windows…
The Italian Grannies Preserving the Art of Pasta MakingBy Ellie 21 July 2020 Apparently in the 18th century, the word “macaroni” referred to the hairstyle…
Aperitivo Time at The Godfather BarBy Ellie 13 July 2020 After Taormina (where we made this X-rated discovery), our Sicilian road trip…
Finding a Penis-Themed Bar in a Sicilian TownBy Ellie 3 June 2020 Last September, the Ellie & Co investigative team of two spent a…