April 30th, 2009 by Nicola

“Come voi mio amico?” Gibberish?? Well, for me this was as alien as being asked “innit?” in the most unexpected and unjustifiable contexts!! At least in Portofino, Italy, they were being hospitable and authentic!!
In Portofino, it might be a good idea to make the dictionary your new best friend, lest you land up with a [...]

April 23rd, 2009 by Nicola

While in the peaceful village of Portofino, I extended an olive branch (quite literally) to my long-standing foe, the olive.
I must confess (as much as this may horrify some), olives- pickled, pruned or in any other form (considered desirable to many) have never seduced my taste buds, of course up until now. And I do [...]

April 16th, 2009 by Nicola

Hues of green melting into fluttering ribbons of blue, the forest blanket works as a perfect chaperon for extravagant waters surrounding Portofino. With such carefully crafted elegance, it is not difficult to believe that Portofino has been home to some of the most popular names in the world of fashion, namely, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, [...]

April 16th, 2009 by Nicola

A glass of wine, a candle flame dancing to the music of soft breeze, an almost surreal frame of the sunset beyond a bustling harbour- a meal at Portofino can leave more than just your taste buds satisfied.
Eating out is almost inevitable when holidaying in Portofino. You would not want to trade soaking up the [...]

April 13th, 2009 by admin

A page out of a picturesque novel, the craggy grandeur of the mountains artistically woven into the inimitable character of Portofino. This Italian destination has all the ingredients for a perfect spread of adventure. From lazy R & R as well an adrenaline rush.
Reverie in a Riviera… that is an experience that awaits you at [...]