Italy by Vespa

Bolgheri is famous for its fantastic food and robust wines. Marcello fit right in.

The Sicilian town of Caltagirone is famous for its stunning ceramics. It’s also where Marcello found 'his' people.

Even Italy's notoriously tough Carabinieri were won over by my Vespa's rakish charm.

My favourite moments from my epic Vespa ride through the sunny parts of Italy.

This former bandit town now expresses its anger at the government through murals, not guns.

Bought sight unseen on eBay Italy, would this 40-year-old Vespa live up to my expectations?

Sophia and I only spent one night apart on our journey from Milan to Rome. This was it.