I am extremely fond of Liguria on the coast of north-west Italy. Not only because of its stunning coastline that is home to so many flowers (it is called Riviera dei Fiori for a reason) but also because it somehow feels more genuine than its French counterpart just across the border. Situated right on the coast, and a stone's throw from Monte Carlo, lies the city of Ventimiglia. Its delectable market halls are so chock full of regional goodies that even the French drive over in droves to take advantage of its exceptional produce. Because of that, the language predominantly...