Bike to the most exciting spots in the city, on this guided tour. You’ll discover discover ancient streets, the city’s aromas, green parks and secret corners.  Every Sunday starting from  € 12.50 per person -  10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading

Leave for  the "Land of Engines", it will be a truly unique experience! On the streets that gave birth to the legend of Italian sports cars, discover the most famous factories, museums, private collections of cars and motorcycles. 5 days 4 nights - starting from  € 845.00   per … | Continue reading

Golf lovers,  this is the holiday for you! You can experience a new golf course everyday among the 25 Emilia Romagna Golf Circuit courses, explore Bologna and its cultural heritage and taste the incredible gastronomic offer of the local restaurants. 4 days 3 nights - starting f … | Continue reading

Two days to discover the remnants of the 2nd World War: l et yourself be guided  through the  trekking itinerary along the  Gothic Line and explore the early archaeological evidence to the 2nd post war at the Montese Historical Museum. 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 164.00  p … | Continue reading

Unique landscapes and amazing views will welcome travelers, hikers and nature enthusiasts along  the biggest hiking trail in the Emilia Romagna Apennines. 5 days 4 nights - starting from  € 295.00  per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

A tasting journey through the beautiful countryside surrounding Bologna, exploring the production process of the local specialties:  Prosciutto di Parma ,  Parmigiano Reggiano , Balsamic Vinegar and wines.  4 days 3 nights - starting from  € 675.00  per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

Visit other great Italian Art Cities departing from Bologna! Enjoy excursions to Milan. Every day, upon request,   € 150.00  per person - min. 4 persons | Continue reading

Here is a  unique experience:  observe as  the splendour of Bologna's medieval towers meets the flavours of the  greatly acclaimed Emilian  culinary tradition. Every day starting from  € 45.00 per person - for groups (min. 15 persons) | Continue reading

I just finished reading an extremely depressing article in The Atlantic entitled: The Coming Software Apocalypse. The article does a good job, at first, of describing several terrible software bugs that have harmed, maimed, and killed people. But then the article veers off in a … | Continue reading

Let me tell you the sad story of Edward. Poor Edward is an escalator operator working for a company named Escalators-R-Us (ERU). ERU had noticed that people less than the average height (short people) tend not to become escalator operators. In fact, at ERU, only 20% of escalat … | Continue reading

I can divide the negative responses to my previous blog into the following categories: The Outraged Haters. “You F-ing Clown.” The Condescending Elitists. “Oh, Bob, I’m so dissapointed.” The Unprepared True Believers. “Subduction can’t be tolerated.” The Rational Disagreers. … | Continue reading

The year is 2006. Executives at VW know that their diesel engine can not meet American emissions standards. So they ask the enginers for a solution that does not require a redesign of the engine.Imagine the scene in that meeting room. What was said? What was agreed to? We ma … | Continue reading

Languages have evolved quite a bit over the years. The early evolution from machine language to assembler was necessary and obvious. The evolution from assembler to Fortran and Basic was also necessary and obvious. We might even say that the evolution of COBOL was predictable, … | Continue reading

SQL is demon spawn, and no self-respecting software developer should ever use it.OK, that’s a little hyperbolic. Demons did not create SQL. Indeed, the folks who created it were filled with nothing but good intentions.But you know what they say about the road to hell.I want you … | Continue reading

I started my career as a programmer in 1969 at a company called A.S.C. Tabulating in Lake Bluff, Illinois. ASC had two IBM 360s that they rented out to customers. They also provided programming services for those customers. I was hired as a COBOL programmer at the tender age o … | Continue reading

A Bit of History about Bits.Memory was always the problem. Once we had established that we could process information with relays, or vaccuum tubes, or transistors; the problem was where to keep the information we were processing.Random Access Memory (RAM) within the computer was … | Continue reading

I was very glad to read in DHH’s recent post that he is actually still using TDD***. I’m glad he has realized that TDD is not, in fact, dead.This blog is a simple response; just to state a couple of disagreements. But I have to say, I agree more than I disagree.DHH presented se … | Continue reading

Impressive walk that shows the beauty of the Bolognese hills.   € 40.00 per person    | Continue reading

A guided hiking to discover  the hilly side of the Bologna area.    € 40.00 per person    | Continue reading

History, anecdotes, legends, colours and fragrance resurface in an amazing journey to explore some historical traditional shops. From Saturday March 17,  € 15.00  per person - 10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading

Discover the wine and food tradition s  of Bologna in the medieval  town  market and  drink in  the atmosphere of one of the  city’s oldest and most important  traditional markets .  Friday and Saturday,  € 25.00 per person - 10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading

Emilians are well-known throughout Italy and the world for their finesse in the kitchen. Come learn how it’s done and taste this region’s distinctive flavours and traditions. Every day on request starting from  € 98.00  per person | Continue reading

Master your kitchen techniques and l earn to prepare a set of  thematic recipes thanks to  three practical courses focusing on professional cooking adapted to home cooking. Discover the Chef inside yourself! 5 days 4 nights - starting from  € 540.00  per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

A Vespa tour in the heart of Emilia, far away from the noise of town life and highway traffic, riding along the banks of the longest Italian river, to discover an area rich of history and food traditions. 3 days 2 night - starting from per  € 380,00   person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

A guided hiking that goes into a piece of nature among the most loved and visited by locals.   € 25.00 per person    | Continue reading

Did you know that in Bologna there is the  first museum in the world entirely dedicated to artisan gelato? It's Carpigiani Gelato Muesum, the ideal starting point for this delicious trip. 3 days 2 nights - starting from  € 175.00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

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Discover and taste traditional Emilia wines, far from the chaos and hustle and bustle of the city! A journey to savour the flavours of this land. 3 days 2 nights - starting from € 295,00  per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

Take part in Tartufesta, the autumn festival of the Bolognese Appennines dedicated to the white truffle of the Bolognese hills, thanks to our exclusive shuttle service and don't miss the opportunity to experience the truffle world | Continue reading

Discovering the crypts of Bologna: suggestive itinerary through the place where the Saints Agricola and Vitale lived, suffered martyrdom and where they were buried.  Every Saturday,  € 15.00  per person | Continue reading

The key-word for this special visit will be “biodynamic”. A journey between vineyard and historic vinery located on the hills surrounding Bologna, tasting different types of wines.  From Monday to Friday upon request, starting from  € 150.00  per person | Continue reading

Get ready to redefine your idea of romance. In  ‪ Bologna‬  it's all about relax for two, candle light and great food inside a 12th century tower. Discover A Romance in Bologna 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 625.00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

A journey to taste “drop by drop”, among the intense colours and ancient scents of the Po plain, to discover the local tradition and cuisine. 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 180.00   per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

An all-round tour of the culinary history of Emilia Romagna region. You will stay in Reggio Emilia, in an ancient palace that was completely renovated and still retains its old charm while providing all modern comforts. 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 170,00  per person (min. … | Continue reading

The hills surrounding Bologna: a paradise a few steps from the city, which is characterized by green meadows, fields and vineyards, where you can escape in search of relaxation and nature. A journey among small villages and local cellars.  2 days 1 night - starting from  € 160.0 … | Continue reading

Two days in a holiday farm, located in a family farmhouse surrounded by the Bologna hills. A stay in the name of tradition, the environment and quality. 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 210,00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

Trust us, when it comes to City of Motors and City of Food, the "food-motors" mash up is quite obvious. Discover the traditional excellences of this rich land, between slow food and fast cars. 4 days 3 nights - starting from  € 655.00   per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading

Dating back to the time of the Etruscans and still in existence today between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, the " Way of the Gods" is a  route that has connected Bologna to Florence for thousands of years,  famous for its amazing  landscapes. 5 days 4 nights - starting from € 375 … | Continue reading

Emilia Romanga is a Region full of magical and enchanting places. Starting from Bologna, discover on this five days tour one-of-a-kind small or big Villages: medieval, perched on the steep mountains or on the gentle hills of Emilia Romagna. 5 days 4 nights - starting from  € 490 … | Continue reading

This tour will take you to the sacred land of the 4 wheels! You will visit the car and motorcycle museums and the world's most precious collections of vintage cars. Every Friday starting from  € 124.00 per person | Continue reading

On board a modern train, equipped with multilingual audio guides, here’s how to effortlessly reach the top of the hill where the beautiful Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca keeps vigil over the city.  Every day starting from  €5.00   per person | Continue reading

Visit other great Italian Art Cities departing from Bologna!  Enjoy excursions to Florence.  Every day, upon request,  € 100.00  per person - min. 4 persons | Continue reading

Would you like to know where the water for the Fountain of Neptune come from? This tour is for you! Every Friday   € 15.00  per person. | Continue reading