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Relaxing in Finale Ligure

Living in Nice, we have the privilege — in normal times — of being able to casually cross the border to Italy. The nearest town, Ventimiglia, is just 40 minutes away by car (about an hour by train) and, though it's a little rough around…
Raibaudo
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Sunday in Liguria

When I want a complete change of scenery, I get in the car and drive for 40 minutes. As soon as we cross the border into Italy, everything is suddenly different: the people, the language, the music, the clothes, the coffee (especially the coffee).

Genoa
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A tantalizing taste of Genoa

I had only half a day to explore Genoa, but thanks to a well-informed friend and the thoroughly researched book Food Wine: The Italian Riviera and Genoa I put every minute to edible use.

Slow Fish
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Slow Fish

Genoa is a place that, until now, I had always driven through without stopping: with so many charming towns to choose from along the Italian Riviera, somehow it seemed too big and daunting.

Molino dei Guisi
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November on the Italian Riviera

We celebrated Philippe's birthday by returning to Oneglia, on the Italian riviera.

Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy
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A weekend in Liguria

I've been to Italy more times than I can count, especially since I moved to Nice. So you would think I would stop getting so childishly excited every time I cross the border.