What Is Puglia Known For? 12 Top Landmarks & Hidden Gems
Puglia, the sun-washed heel of Italy, is known for whitewashed hill towns, coastlines and a rural landscape shaped by stone, vines and olive trees. Its highlights are spread out, making …
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Walking through Italy: Highlights from the Via Amerina, Part II
The second part of my walk along the ancient Via Amerina to Rome. We’re now in Latium, getting closer to the papal audience in Rome, our final destination.
Walking through Italy: Highlights from the Via Amerina, Part I
The Via Amerina is an ancient Roman road that brings you from Assisi to Rome, passing through the rolling hills of Umbria and walking through small Italian towns…
Our Eight Best Tuscany Travel Tips
The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.
How to get from Florence to Pisa (by train, bus and tour)
Pisa is an easy day trip from Florence and if you have time to include it in your Italy itinerary, definitely do it! It’s just an hour away, and yet …
5 Simple Ways to See a More Local Side of Florence
Florence can make even a short visit feel full. The Duomo pulls you in first, then the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and all those narrow streets that seem …
La Via dell’amore: The Story Of The Path of Love | Cinque Terre, Italy
How is it that what started off as a convenient path for neighboring villages to sell fruit became the Cinque Terre National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site it is today? In a word? Love…
Hotel Tip Of The Week: Belmonte Vacanze in Tuscany, Italy
Welcome to our weekly series Hotel Tip of The Week. Being on the road every day of the year means we stay at countless hotels along the way. For all the run-of-the-mill spots, there are the absolute gems which tick all the boxes, culminating in a trip highlight, rather than just a place to stay. This week’s Hotel Tip: Belmonte Vacanze in Tuscany, Italy.
Polaroid of the Week: The Medieval Town of Barga, Italy
This week’s Polaroid features the medieval mountain town of Barga in northern Italy.
My top five travel tips for Venice, Italy
I love Venice – there’s just no other city that feels the way Venice does. To make the most out of your visit, I am sharing my best Venice travel tips.