How to get to Sperlonga from Rome or Naples: plus the best Sperlonga hotels If you’re looking for 2018 information on how to get to Sperlonga with public transport, you’ve come to the right place. Offering some of the best beaches near Rome or Naples, Sperlonga makes a great day trip or weekend destination for…
Hiking on the Amalfi Coast: How to walk from Ravello to Amalfi If you’re looking for information on how to walk from Ravello to Amalfi, how to hike from Scala to Amalfi, or how to hike from Ravello to Minori, this blog post has all the details you’ll need for hiking around Ravello on the…
Why and how to visit the Gardens of Ninfa near Rome 2018 If you’re looking for the official opening times for 2018 for the Gardens of Ninfa in Italy’s Lazio region, you’ve come to the right place. This guide to visiting the Gardens of Ninfa includes the official opening days and entry hours 2018 for…
If you’re trying to decide where to stay in Bologna, I’m delighted to be able to share a great Bologna hotel tip – L’8Boutique Design Apartments, right in the historical centre of Bologna. Located in via Via Agamennone Zappoli, at number 2, this complex of eight, well-appointed apartments is situated in a single three-storey building…
Typical food in South Tyrol is unlike anything you’ll eat in the rest of Italy. This unique, German-and-Italian speaking part of Trentino-Alto Adige, located at the northern border of Italy, right next to Austria, unsurprisingly combines Austrian, Italian, and even Swiss influences to create a nourishing cuisine which suits the extreme winter weather found here….
If you’re looking for the best free things to do in Venice, search no more. This list of top free sights in Venice encompasses culture, history and modern life. Venice is a beautiful destination any time of year but it doesn’t need to be expensive with some careful planning. When you do spend money, it’s…
As Martino Ruggieri is selected as Italy’s leading chef for the Bocuse d’Or competition, the country prepares to change its approach to this premier French cooking contest It’s not often that you’d describe Italy as the underdogs in a culinary competition, but that’s precisely the strange situation that the country has found itself throughout the…
If you’re looking for a glamourous weekend with a difference in Italy, here’s an idea. Hotel Terme Preistoriche in the picturesque spa town of Montegrotto Terme is just 15 minutes from the centre of Padua or Padova, in Italy’s Veneto region, but light-years away from the modern, bustling city, offering incredible spa pools in a…
Venice things to do: and why you should visit Venice at least once in your lifetime Fragile, unique, immense Venice is a city which lives up to its promises: there’s really nowhere else in the world like it. If there’s one place you should go at least once in your life, that place is Venice….
A guide to some of the best beaches in Sicily The South East coast of Sicily is still relatively unspoilt in terms of its beaches and seaside resorts, making it a good destination for travellers seeking a restful beach holiday away from mass tourism. The provinces of Siracusa and Ragusa feature plenty of characteristic towns…
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