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[gyl.johnson]

Lately, Ive been spending more and more time in Northern Italy for business and I'm often in Genoa. Genoa is a beautiful city that not many people have heard of but is a wonderful place to spend time in. Located in the region of Liguria, Genoa is an excellent base to explore the region as well as discover authenic northern Italian cuisine and culture. Because Genoa is not a highly touristic target, you'll find yourself in a very relaxed setting to see the sights and appreciate its beauty. Located on the coast, along the Italian Riviera, you can enjoy great seafood and partake in seaside activities. Things are a bit less expensive as well.

Genoa is a port city and its Antico Port is one of the oldest in Europe. It has recently been revitalized and because of this there is always a lot of activity with plenty of things to see and do. Don't miss the city's long seafront promenade that goes all the way to the small fishing town of Bocadosse.

From Genoa, its only a short train ride to beautiful seaside towns such as Portofino, Santa Margherita and Cinque Terre. And these are only the most famous as there are many more. Transportation by train is super cheap. Its about 4 euro round trip from Genoa to Santa Marguerita. For big city action its easy enough to spend the weekend in Milan for great clubbing as well as shopping.

[travellingjon]

I've been to Genoa last October, and I can't say the city itself was a highlight in my trip. But I met some interesting people there which I still keep contact with, and the inhabitants were the nicest I encountered in Italy. I guess that made Genoa one of my favorites places, after all.

And yeah, the fact that it's so close to the Cinque Terre is definitely a plus.