[  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-few-days-in-rome-together-with-me "A few days in Rome, together with me") ## [A few days in Rome, together with me](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-few-days-in-rome-together-with-me) - Sunday, 01 March 2026 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) That "crazy dream" hidden underground We all know the Colosseum. We've seen it on a thousand postcards—"amputated," wounded, yet eternal. But there is a secret beating right nearby, buried beneath a hill, that makes you feel even smaller than the Flavian Amphitheatre. I stepped into the craziest and most grandiose dream of Antiquity: the Domus Aure... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-few-days-in-rome-together-with-me) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-north-to-south-all-roads-lead-to-parma "From North to South, all roads lead to Parma") ## [From North to South, all roads lead to Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-north-to-south-all-roads-lead-to-parma) - Saturday, 21 February 2026 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) What happens when four couples from Monopoli, Rovereto, Brescia, and Rome decide to meet up for a weekend?They choose the heart of Emilia for an unforgettable getaway.Seeing them stand in awe before Correggio's dome, or "peacefully arguing" over what is more beautiful—Leonardo's La Scapigliata or the enchantment of the Teatro Farnese—is exactly why... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parma) [vino](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/vino) [parmigiano reggiano](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parmigiano-reggiano) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-north-to-south-all-roads-lead-to-parma) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-where-beauty-is-something-you-can-taste "Parma: where beauty is something you can taste") ## [Parma: where beauty is something you can taste](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-where-beauty-is-something-you-can-taste) - Monday, 02 February 2026 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Have you ever heard about the Food Valley? It's not just a name; it's an experience that engages all your senses.In my guided tours of Parma and its province, art and history are always intertwined with flavor. The heart of my tours? The three PDO (DOP) excellences that the world envies:• Parmigiano Reggiano• Prosciutto di Parma• Culatello di Zibel... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parma) [wine](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/wine) [parmesan cheese](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parmesan-cheese) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-where-beauty-is-something-you-can-taste) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/french-riviera-road-trip-why-vacations-dont-end-on-january-1st "French Riviera Road Trip: Why Vacations Don't End on January 1st") ## [French Riviera Road Trip: Why Vacations Don't End on January 1st](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/french-riviera-road-trip-why-vacations-dont-end-on-january-1st) - Sunday, 04 January 2026 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Let's be honest: after the marathon of family lunches and never-ending dinners, the only thing you really want is to run away. And that's exactly what we did. Destination? Nice, with all its radiant light, art, and that pinch of French "chic" that never hurts. Ours was a "slow" journey—partly because with an electric car, stopping isn't a setback; ... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/french-riviera-road-trip-why-vacations-dont-end-on-january-1st) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-year-with-you "A year with you") ## [A year with you](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-year-with-you) - Wednesday, 26 March 2025 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) A year of work, a year of meetings. Together we experienced good and beautiful things, got to know the territory from the point of view of those who live it every day, built together a fun path to discover the truest aspects of the land where I live. We immersed ourselves in the culture and daily life of Parma and Emilia. Spring is back. I am waiti... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/a-year-with-you) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/genuine-places "Genuine places") ## [Genuine places](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/genuine-places) - Friday, 28 February 2025 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) his is what BOB asked me for his family. Between Parma and its province, for two days, we visited special places. They wanted a picture all together right here, where Culatello di Zibello matures in a floorless cellar close to the river Po banks. [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-castle-to-castle "From castle to castle") ## [From castle to castle](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-castle-to-castle) - Friday, 21 February 2025 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) My land, Emilia, is considered flat, fertile and full of good food. Agreed! But it is also mountainous, rich in history and beautiful castles. Yes, the landscape changes completely when seen from up there. From the tower of a castle that protects a medieval village. This weekend I am taking you with me to Montecuccolo Castle in the Modena area. Ref... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/from-castle-to-castle) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/novembre-in-music "Novembre in music") ## [Novembre in music](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/novembre-in-music) - Tuesday, 28 November 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) November must be dreary, there is no escape, but crossing the Po so swollen with water thrilled me, and Cremona, despite the dreary afternoon, is still a little Po Valley living room. It is a city with a secret: its ancient relationship with musical instruments. Not far from the Torrazzo with its astronomical clock (to be wound every day) and the P... Tags: [Cremona](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/cremona) [Music](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/music) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/novembre-in-music) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/eulogy-of-slowness "Eulogy of slowness") ## [Eulogy of slowness](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/eulogy-of-slowness) - Friday, 15 September 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Slowness is not being lazy, slowness is not coming in last.Slowness is the art of slowing down.Slowness is walking in tune with the beats of one's heart.Slowness is sitting, reading and letting the mind wander free.Slowness is investing time to admire beauty.Slowness is respecting ourselves.Everything needs its time, even us. [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/between-perugino-and-beato-angelico "Between Perugino and Beato Angelico. 3-day getaway in Val di Chiana") ## [Between Perugino and Beato Angelico. 3-day getaway in Val di Chiana](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/between-perugino-and-beato-angelico) - Friday, 08 September 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Difficult to summarize my getaway in and around the Val di Chiana.Landscape, food, art. Photos help the narrative and here you will find several of them, some peculiar.They refer to some masterpieces of art that I saw and some of their details.They speak of women and their ability to express themselves through their bodies.Hands, gazes, bodies moti... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/between-perugino-and-beato-angelico) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/without-my-knowledge "Without my knowledge...") ## [Without my knowledge...](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/without-my-knowledge) - Tuesday, 18 July 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) This is the story of a favor done to a friend.Cecilia calls me. You know I have my niece here, she lives in London. She is crazy about Parmigiano Reggiano and would like to visit a dairy.Do you have time?And yes, of course, I have time for you.Giulia, the niece, is volcanic, handles the cell phone like an appendage of her hand.She asks, touches, sm... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parma) [parmesan cheese](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parmesan-cheese) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/without-my-knowledge) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-baptistery-a-secret-language "f7f02af3-8154-484e-a1ab-602af060a88e") ## [Parma Baptistery: a secret language](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-baptistery-a-secret-language) - Saturday, 15 July 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) 1196 A unique artist, architect, engineer and sculptor, is called to build the Baptistery of Parma.He affixes his signature to the architrave of the north portal: SCULPTOR BENEDICTUS.His technical ability, his deep theological culture and his genius make this building a real stone book, full of symbols and stories.I imagine the amazement of those w... Tags: [Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parma) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/parma-baptistery-a-secret-language) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/the-surprises-the-ones-you-dont-expect "The surprises, the ones you don't expect") ## [The surprises, the ones you don't expect](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/the-surprises-the-ones-you-dont-expect) - Saturday, 24 June 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) And these are the surprises that my work holds.Because a guided tour is not only a matter of 'transferring' beauty, history, love for good food, but it is also a way to meet people.People who give unexpected gifts. Like Abigail, a food blogger by passion, who posted this reel recounting with spontaneity, joy and beautiful images our visit to the pr... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [Parma](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parma) [parmesan cheese](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/parmesan-cheese) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/the-surprises-the-ones-you-dont-expect) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going "When the going gets tough, the tough get going") ## [When the going gets tough, the tough get going](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going) - Thursday, 20 April 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) My first contact with Elena of LA COMODA BIKE VERNASCA was by telephone and I immediately liked her.Practical, welcoming and very attentive to the safety of her customers.And so the adventure began.Helmet, ebike, caution and here I was, ready to bicycle down the hills and vineyards of the Piacenza valleys.Down but also up!Uphill along the cobbled s... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [wine](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/wine) [Castell'Arquato](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/castellarquato) [Piacenza](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/touristc-tour-piacenza) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/supper-at-emmaus "Supper at Emmaus") ## [Supper at Emmaus](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/supper-at-emmaus) - Wednesday, 29 March 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Every time I admire a Caravaggio painting, the time I spend in front of it increases.Is it because in museums you get tired and generally in front of a Caravaggio there is a place to sit?I would say no.Consider the Supper at Emmaus yet another tavern painted by a great tavern-goer like Merisi.That finger raised on that broken bread, that finge... [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/supper-at-emmaus) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/cheers "Cheers!") ## [Cheers!](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/cheers) - Sunday, 19 February 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Many people, especially from the United States, come to Emilia to experience how good our food is.It's definitely a great idea.Visits to production facilities are really appreciated. They activate the sensorial memory of each of us as well as being a journey through history and local traditions.There is a privileged moment among all to live these e... Tags: [food tour](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/food-four) [wine](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/tags/wine) [Bologna](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/touristc-tour-bologna) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Continue reading](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/cheers) [  ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/artichokes-and-paprika "Artichokes and paprika") ## [Artichokes and paprika](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/en/blogging/artichokes-and-paprika) - Friday, 20 January 2023 - [ 0 ](https://www.danielalanfredi.com/javascript:void(0);) Mantua surprises you in all seasons. Just as it appears, suspended between earth, water, sky and often, very often, fog.To discover it you have to be patient, stroll its squares and enter its stupendous palaces.A food break is a must and in Mantua, choosing a warm old-fashioned restaurant like the Trattoria "Cento Rampini", you expect pumpkin, boil... 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