AMAZING THINGS TO DO On my visit to the stunning Lake Como I spent a day in Varenna, one of the gorgeous little towns surrounding this picturesque part of Northern Italy, in the province of Lecco. It is beautiful here,
Category: Italy
11 Essential Tips For Visiting Italy
A VALUABLE GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIMERS Going to Italy for the first time, or thinking of planning a trip there? You’ll need my essential tips for visiting Italy. I will share some valuable advice to help you on your Italian adventure.
Must-See Rome’s Famous Trevi Fountain
YOUR GUIDE – ALL THE FACTS, SECRETS, DO’S & DONT’S Have you visited Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, one of the most iconic monuments of Italy? It is an absolutely stunning, must-see historical site of the Eternal City. I will share
5 Amazing Things To See In Monza, Italy
MORE THAN JUST FORMULA 1 The city of Monza is located 20 km from the centre of Milan in the North of Italy. I stopped by to check it out whilst driving in Italy, from Lake Como. What I soon
Why You Should See Piacenza
A CHARMING ITALIAN CITY Often overlooked by tourists, Piacenza is an absolutely charming city. Located in Northern Italy, in the province of the same name, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is bursting with things to see and appreciate. Literally, it
20 Incredible Facts About Italy
If you have been to Italy you have no doubt been in awe of the beautiful cities, marvelled at the historical sites, admired the stunning art and savoured the delicious cuisine. In order to better appreciate the fabulous boot-shaped country
How to speak coffee fluently in Italy
10 Coffee Rules Going to Italy? You’ll probably be wanting coffee there, am I right? So you might appreciate some advice on the subject, otherwise you’ll be lost, not to mention a tad cranky if you don’t get caffeinated. Don’t
La Spezia Will Surprise You
La Spezia Want to know which big city in Italy isn’t overcrowded with tourists? It’s the picturesque, historic, seaside city of La Spezia, in Northern Italy. I hadn’t planned on going, but changed itinerary last minute due to family ‘issues’,
10 Essential Tips For Driving In Italy
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW Are you thinking of driving in Italy? You must be crazy! I’m just kidding. It’s not that bad. Let’s remain calm, take a deep breath and I’ll give you my 10 tips for driving
The Ultimate Guide To Venice
VENICE & THE VENICE LAGOON This is my ultimate guide to Venice and the Venice Lagoon. If you are going, or thinking about going, then look no further. Here you will find tonnes of helpful information, advice, tips and loads
Experience A Gondola Ride In Venice
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW When you visit the unique city of Venice in Italy, you should experience a ride in a beautiful Venetian gondola. It is the most romantic ride in the world, in the most romantic city in
Quick Guide to Cinqueterre
THE FIVE RESORT TOWNS on The Italian Riviera If you are planning to visit Italy, you must read my Quick Guide to Cinqueterre before deciding on your itinerary. If you haven’t been there, this will provide you with an overview
Milan’s Most Historic Sites
4FascinatingPlaces to See In Milan Going to Milan soon? If you haven’t been to this magnificent city before, you will want to visit these 4 fascinating places which are Milan’s most historic sites. I’ve been to Milan a couple of
You Will Love Santa Margherita Ligure
The Italian Riviera has long been the playground of the rich and famous. It boasts a host of stunning resort towns. Many tourists and celebrities have lived or holidayed on this beautiful coastline of Italy. But perhaps one of the
An Enchanting Stay At Vigoleno Castle
If you love fairytales, you are sure to be enchanted by the Castello di Vigoleno. In the north of Italy this real life original medieval castle is part of the charming historic Vigoleno village, located in Vernasca. It dates back to Roman times and sits high up on top of a hill in the picturesque Emilia Romagna Region near Parma.
