Nestled in the bay under a looming Mt. Vesuvius, you will find the ancient port city of Naples. Amongst the noise and chaos, the population are diverse and generous. The only thing bigger than a Neapolitan’s voice is their heart – they are warm and accommodating people. With domestic and international tourism in this ancient […]
Bologna, Italy is a must see city for any beer lover travelling or living in the country. It is the unofficial beer capital of the peninsula and every year holds the premier beer festival for independent brewers in Italy and Europe called MicroBo. If you can’t make it to MicroBo (usually held in September), don’t […]
Beer in Italy has an interesting history. It is thought that the ancient Phonecians were trading beer on the peninsula as long ago as the 7th Century BCE. These days, Italy is in the top 5 European countries for the number of breweries. If you are Italian (or have ever travelled there) you know that […]
Some months ago, I relocated from Sydney, Australia to Naples, Italy. After arriving, I headed straight to the supermarket to get some groceries and, of course, a few beers to put in the fridge. At my local supermercato there was a fine selection of Italian, German and Belgian beers on offer. For a country where […]