Enjoying One Day in Siena, Tuscany
The scale and gravitas of the old town of Siena can really only be appreciated from afar, with its imposing fortified ...
1 Day in Turin : A Fantastic Day Trip Guide
Have you ever experienced love at first sight, but with a city? I had that experience with Turin. We were driving ...
The Ultimate Road Trip in the Italian Dolomites
The Italian Dolomites offer some of the most heart-in-your-mouth scenery in Europe. Reminiscent of the Canadian Rockies in the dramatic vistas ...
Breathtaking Open Air Opera Venues in Europe
Seeing an opera in the open air is a spectacle in itself, but seeing one in an amazing and unique venue ...
10 Day Italian Road Trip Routes
Italy is rich in landscapes, history and food culture. The country is ripe for road-tripping, and these 10 day Italian road ...
24 Hours in Verona : One Day Guide
“In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…” Verona may be the most well known because of Shakespeare’s famous missive, but ...
The Best Towns On Lake Garda
There are so many cute towns on Lake Garda. Each of them with their own charm and tourist draw cards. One ...
A Week in the Lakes of Northern Italy : Tranquil 7 Day Itinerary
There is nothing quite like the mountain air, calm waters, and convivial lake-side towns of the Italian lakes. From the dramatic ...
Things to do in Southern Lake Garda, Italy
Lake Garda is one of Italy’s stunning northern lakes. Located very near Verona and other major Italian cities, Lake Garda is ...
Road Trip Tips for Italy
Road tripping in Italy comes with its own set of quirks, issues and need for travel tips. In general, Italian drivers ...
A Spectacular North Italy Road Trip Itinerary
The north of Italy is some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The vibrant cities, the mountains, and the ...
Cinque Terre Photography + Visiting Responsibly
You’ve probably seen the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre National Park in National Geographic and Conde Nast. Impossible houses layered ...
Naples Revisited : The Power of Travel
In 1999 I spent some time in Naples, Italy, and it totally changed my life. I can say that with distinct ...
Cinque Terre Accommodation Guide
It’s sometimes hard to understand where to stay without seeing an area. But with my accommodation guide to the Cinque Terre, ...
Italian Food Tours & Traditions
The chance to indulge in my Italian food cravings was one of the motivators of our recent Italian road trip. I ...
Review: Resort La Francesca, Cinque Terre
Fancy exploring the iconic Cinque Terre in Liguria, Italy? I highly recommend staying outside the main 5 villages that make up ...
One Day in Naples – 24 Hour Guide
Naples is one of my favourite cities in the world. I would recommend a week there, as it is a vibrant ...
A Weekend in Venice Italy
Venice is one of those places that has been a victim of its own beauty and desirability. I’m a fan of ...
3 Days in Rome : Weekend & Short Stay Itinerary
Rome is a gritty and delicious city – particularly the juxtaposition between the ancient roman sites and the modern day city. ...
Things to do in Milan in one day
When I was living in London I decided to go to Milan to buy a handbag (as you do). Clearly I ...
My Summer in Naples, Italy 1999
In 1999, I was in Paris, hanging out at a hostel with my friends (and generally finding my traveller feet), when ...