In Renaissance times, this enormous Tuscan landscape was designed so it would be pleasing on the eye. Centuries later, it still has that effect.
The five lands of Cinque Terre
Italy’s Cinque Terre is known for its natural beauty and beautiful towns. But did you know it’s also a World Heritage Site? I’ll tell you why.
Cinque Terre Hiking Guide
Everything you need to know for planning a trip to hike the Cinque Terre in Italy. The good news is that it’s actually quite easy!
History’s greatest meeting place
From this teeming heart of Ancient Rome, the empire was ruled and celebrated in the civic centre.
In the gladiator grandstand
Two thousand years ago, gladiators would fight to the death and wild animals would rip apart unarmed criminals. This is Rome’s home of the bloodsports.
Is the Vatican and Rome Pass worth it?
The pass offers free tickets and fast-track entries. I crunch the numbers to see if you can get value from the card.
Lessons from a pilgrimage
Walking in the footsteps of St Francis through Italy gave me plenty of time to think. It’s left me with some new travel and blogging goals for 2017.
Taming the Italian wolf
When in the Italian region of Umbria, it’s nice to get away from the tourist crowds. Visiting Gubbio is one of the perfect places to get a true sense of the area’s history and culture.
Walking in the footsteps of St Francis
The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren’t religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy!