
And she has returned to paradise… Last summer I had the opportunity to travel to Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera, and my foodie heart ended up calling once more this year as I have yet to have a squid ink linguini that is at all comparable. This time, however, I decided to make Riomaggiore…

My sister and I chose the picturesque village, Manarola, as our homebase for my few days in Cinque Terre, a string of five seaside villages along the Italian Riviera Coastline. This bite of paradise had some of the best views of sunsets, iconic colorful architecture, and a friendly atmosphere that made you feel quite at…

When you visit the birthplace of pesto, there is no such thing as bad pasta. Think linguini, trofie, and spaghetti all homemade to order with Cinque Terre’s famous seafood selection and a starter of #foccacia bread, also a dish that originated in this area. Yes. Your prayers have been answered. Now pack your bags…