Truffle Hunting in Emilia-Romagna

By Mr. TWS — I’d heard of truffle hunting before and understood the concept but for whatever reason I always pictured the practical joke called “snipe hunting”. When we had a chance to try truffle hunting it in a place where truffles are treasured and are hunted commonly, I was excited by the opportunity.

Part of the Family in Portico di Romagna

Entering Portico di Romagna, a small village about 65 miles from Bologna in the Apennine hills on the old road connecting Ravenna with Florence, I felt as if I was seeing the Italy of a long time ago …

Hidden Emilia-Romagna: Modigliana and Tredozio

An easy drive from Bologna along winding country roads brings us to an area of Italy that most tourists haven’t yet found. Our tour of hidden Emilia-Romagna starts in Modigliana and Tredozio.