The hilltop town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers. But there’s much more to this Tuscan treasure than that.
Portovenere and Palmaria: A Cinque Terre oasis
Escape from the crowds of Cinque Terre by visiting the nearby Palmaria Island and the town of Portovenere in Italy.
Betrayed by the Last Supper
What do you do when there are no tickets left to see a masterpiece? Go and see a different one next door!
The defence of Bergamo
To protect this beautiful historic city from enemies, the Venetians built an incredible wall around the whole hill.
Best day trips from Naples
Some of the best things about staying in Naples are not in the city itself but are easily accessible as a day trip.
Naples to Sorrento: A perfect Amalfi day trip
The Amalfi Coast deserves more than a day trip but, if you’re short of time, here are my tips for a day trip from Naples to Sorrento.
How to spend a day in historic Naples
The historic centre of Naples is a World Heritage Site and you’ll see why if you can avoid the chaos and find the grandeur.
The best Greek temples in the world
When some refugees from Ancient Greece started a new colony on the shore of today’s Italy, they didn’t realise that 2500 years later their city would be the best preserved in the world!
Joining the glitterati in Capri
Even without staying on the island, it’s easy to get a taste of the rich and famous lifestyle with a day trip to Capri from Naples.