If you pause for a moment in the silence of the rice fields surrounding AMY B&B, try to imagine this landscape a hundred years ago. In spring, it wasn't so quiet. It was filled with voices, songs, and toil. They were the voices of the rice weeders: thousands of women who came from Veneto and Lombardy to work in the rice fields of Vercelli. Twelve hours a day, knee-deep in water, bent over, clearing the rice of weeds. Their story is one of toil, solidarity, and redemption. And

If you’re looking for a quiet countryside holiday in Piedmont , away from crowds and tourist noise, choosing where to stay  matters more than choosing what to see . Piedmont is a large region. Staying in the wrong place means long drives, busy towns, parking stress and rushed days.Staying in the right base  means silence at night, easy day trips, and the freedom to explore one destination per day — without changing accommodation. This guide is for travelers who want: peace, n

If you're a lover of vintage, antiques, and objects with a story to tell, Northern Italy is your playground. From the historic markets of Piedmont to the fairs of Lombardy, passing through events in Emilia: here you'll find unique treasures, vintage furniture, antique ceramics, rare books, and that little plate you've been searching for years. I've selected the 7 best vintage markets in Northern Italy with dates, times, and practical tips. And if you're looking for a place to

Most travelers move straight from Milan to Turin in one hour , glued to the highway. Big mistake. Between the two cities lies one of Northern Italy’s most unexpected landscapes : Vercelli and its endless rice fields , a quiet, authentic area that turns a simple stop into a real experience. If you’re looking for where to stay between Milan and Turin , and you want more than a noisy highway hotel, keep reading. Why Vercelli Is the Perfect Place to Stop Between Milan and Turin V

Cycling in Vercelli is not about performance or mountain climbs. It’s about rhythm, space and silence. Here, bike routes run through endless rice fields , along quiet country roads with almost no traffic. The land is flat, the distances are manageable, and the scenery changes dramatically with the seasons. If you’re looking for slow cycling in Northern Italy — peaceful, authentic and far from mass tourism — Vercelli is an unexpected gem. And staying at AMY B&B , right in the

Staying in Vercelli doesn’t mean staying in one place. If you’re looking for villages near Vercelli to visit by car, you’ll be surprised by how much you can see in less than an hour’s drive. Within 10 to 50 minutes from AMY B&B, you can reach medieval villages, street art towns and food-and-wine destinations that still feel authentic, local and uncrowded. This is a practical guide to the best villages near Vercelli, ideal for half-day trips and easy day trips by car, starting