I was looking for a Bergamo cooking class where I could learn to make casoncelli. I really wanted to learn how to make authentic Bergamo food since this is the city of my ancestors. Casoncelli, a ravioli type of pasta stuffed with meats, cheeses, and spices, is the most iconic Bergamo dish there is. Everyone…
I had a few days traveling solo in Milan so I booked the Secret Food Tour. I love taking a food tour on the first day in a new city. And even more so this time since I was alone. Instead of staying in my hotel room feeling lonely and waiting for my lost baggage…
Trying to decide where to stay in Bergamo is more confusing than it sounds. The city is split into two completely different areas — Città Alta (Upper Town) and Città Bassa (Lower Town) — and where you stay genuinely changes your experience. As a first-time visitor, I knew I wanted Città Alta. That’s where all…
I booked a food tour in Bergamo because my mom and my southern Italian friend told me that the food would be too heavy and that I wouldn’t like it. So I wanted to cut to the chase and learn where to go and what to eat. Another reason is that I love food tours….
Bergamo ended up being the perfect home base for our month-long Italy trip exploring our roots. Before we arrived, my daughter thought we were heading to a tiny village with one café and a grocery store. She was relieved to find a vibrant city with great restaurants, shops, and things to do—but small enough that…
Renting a car in Italy sounds simple…until you’re comparing hundreds of vehicles, security deposits, and confusing insurance terms like “low excess” vs “zero excess.” For my upcoming July trip to Bergamo, I ran the exact same search on DiscoverCars and AutoEurope using identical dates, pickup location, and car category to see which platform actually offered…
