Photoshoot in Italy 📷: Johan van Dreven

⁣ Canon Powershot SX730 HS ⁣ Taken on 05/03/2019.⁣ ⁣ You've probably realised by now that I have a soft spot for timeless medieval villages in Italy.⁣ ⁣ Each time I visit one, I feel I have a greater understanding of the Italian way of life. Each one has its own unique architecture, character and history. And each one has its own story to tell — just as though I'm travelling back in time and yet learning something new each time. That's why I never get tired of visiting them!⁣ ⁣ I've got to know hundreds of villages up and down the 'lo Stivale' ('the Boot') — some that have become tourist magnets, others that have stood silent.⁣ ⁣ The ones that remain firmly in my mind belong to the latter group and can be found in enchanting valleys like 'Val Nervia' ('Nervia Valley') in the province of Liguria, bordering France. This valley is not only paradise for nature lovers, but it's also home to a cluster of enchanting old villages.⁣ ⁣ The most-visited village in the valley is likely to be Dolceacqua, and quite rightly so. But thanks to the Doria Family – an old and extremely wealthy Genoese family who played a major role in the history of the Republic of Genoa from the 12th century to the 16th century – there are other historically fascinating walled villages waiting to be witnessed like Isolabona.⁣ ⁣ Like Dolceacqua, its neighbouring village, Isolabona was built in a strategic position perched on a mountain and enclosed by a fortified wall. It was defended by a castle with a square-shaped keep, which is now restored to its original splendour.⁣ ⁣ Isolabona translates as "Good Island". The "Island" refers to Isolabona being built on an islet of the Nervia River. "Good" could refer to the food, the people — or the village! 🍝👵🏚⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ Take a train from Genova or Savona to Ventimiglia. Walk to Piazzale della Costituente and take a bus to Isolabona with 'Riviera Trasporti', on line number 7.⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #Isolabona #Italia #Italy #Ig_Savona_Imperia #LaMiaLiguria #OrgoglioLiguria #ILikeItaly #ItalyComesToYou #ThrowbackThursday #BorghidItalia #BorghiItaliani #Alluring_Villages #Divine_DolceVita #BestDestinations #IG (at Isolabona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE86M8TF903/?igshid=6cl8s14uwalu

Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 05/03/2019. You've probably realised by now that I have a soft spot for timeless medieval villages in Italy. Each time I visit one, I feel I have a greater understanding of the Italian way of life. Each one has its own unique architecture, character and history. And each one has its own story to tell — just as though I'm travelling back in time and yet learning something new each time. That's why I never get tired of visiting them! I've got to know hundreds of villages up and down the 'lo Stivale' ('the Boot') — some that have become tourist magnets, others that have stood silent. The ones that remain firmly in my mind belong to the latter group and can be found in enchanting valleys like 'Val Nervia' ('Nervia Valley') in the province of Liguria, bordering France. This valley is not only paradise for nature lovers, but it's also home to a cluster of enchanting old villages. Just over a week ago I posted the most-visited village in the valley, Dolceacqua, and quite rightly so. But thanks to the Doria Family – an old and extremely wealthy Genoese family who played a major role in the history of the Republic of Genoa from the 12th century to the 16th century – there are other historically fascinating walled villages waiting to be witnessed like Isolabona. Like Dolceacqua, its neighbouring village, Isolabona was built in a strategic position perched on a mountain and enclosed by a fortified wall. It was defended by a castle with a square-shaped keep, which is now restored to its original splendour. Isolabona translates as "Good Island". The "Island" refers to Isolabona being built on an islet of the Nervia River. "Good" could refer to the food, the people — or the village! 🍝👵🏚 ________________________________________ #isolabona #italia #italy #ig_imperia #lamialiguria #orgoglioliguria #ilikeitaly #italycomestoyou #iorestoacasa #travelmore #bestdestinations #enchanting #alluring_villages #borghiditalia #borghiitaliani #ig_italia #yallersitalia #lensculturestreets #ig_liguria #yallersliguria #socality #raw_italy #thehub_italia #natgeo #lonelyplanet #bbctravel #cnntravel #forbestravelguide #rsa_streetview #picoftheday (at Isolabona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-U3KTQoaxx/?igshid=17hodo8nm4jgk

The wedding dinner destination in the Italian #italy village #Isolabona

Isolabona (IM), Val Nervia