Venice became a thing when Attila the Hun’s crew scared the living daylights out of mainland Italians with their curly beards and funny pony-tail hats (I get all my History facts from Night At The Museum, please don’t judge). Land dwellers found refuge in the marshlands off the coast and built an empire out of…
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Wondering Where To Stay In Venice? – The Pros & Cons Of Each Neighbourhood
PLACES TO STAY IN VENICE Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Venice for that upcoming trip? Where’s the coolest neighborhood? What’s the best location for families? What’s the best places to stay in Venice for budget travellers? First timers? Well, you’re in the right place! Venice is a floating city of…
Planning An Unforgettable Holiday To Lake Maggiore With Kids
So you’re planning a family holiday to Lake Maggiore with the kids? Well, we think you’ve hit on the best idea this side of Centre Parcs! If our past trips to Lake Maggiore with kids (and without) have taught us anything, it’s that it ticks ALL the boxes left, right and centre. I defy you…
BERGAMO – The Old Italian City Everyone Misses On Their Way To Milan (But Shouldn’t!)
Bergamo, Milan – Italy’s little Medieval gem that many overlook when flying to Milan. Book yourself a night in this gorgeous hilltop town and enjoy some local sights and delights.
Wondering Where To Stay In Lake Garda? (Best Towns, Hotels & Travel Tips)
Figuring out where to stay in Lake Garda can be a conundrum and difficult to know where to start! Whether you are travelling as a family, for a romantic break or for adventure we’ve got you covered with our Lake Garda suggestions…
Visiting Sirmione – Lake Garda’s Most Romantic Town
SIRMIONE, LAKE GARDA Sirmione, Italy, is SO close to a fairytale that your only way of entering the town is across a moat via a drawbridge. So once I’d got over my initial thought of how I was going to slay the dragon, my next question was ‘what’s so special that these Lake Garda castle…
The Best Places To Stay In Lake Garda Without A Car
Visiting Lake Garda without a car is absolutely doable. But how do you choose where to stay, which Lake Garda town to make your base?
We break it down for you with tips and insider info.
Wondering Where To Stay In Lake Maggiore? (Best Towns, Hotels & Tips)
Where To Stay In Lake Maggiore, Italy Some say it’s Italy’s most beautiful lake, some say it’s the ‘Garden of Eden’, and some say if you had a heart and a shirt you would sell your shirt and go visit Lake Maggiore! – Stendhal So it’s settled then… a Lake Maggiore holiday is on the…
One Day In Venice – For Kids
Venice with kids is very doable, even as a day trip – you just have to know where to go!
Tip and highlights for a one day in Venice itinerary with kids, plus a free interactive map.
Planning A Lake Garda Family Holiday? Teen-Approved Towns, Hotels & Activities
If you’re considering booking a family holiday to Lake Garda with teenagers we’ve got you covered for all the best places to visit and things to do. #LakeGarda #ItalianLakes
The Best Movies Filmed In Italy – A List For Wanderlusts & Dreamers
Whenever I’m missing Italy too much, I pop on a movie and while away away a few hours wistfully dreaming about my next trip. Check out my list of inspirational movies about Italy that will definitely inspire wanderlust!
The Perfect 2 Day Lake Como Itinerary – All The Best Bits
2 DAYS IN LAKE COMO – ITINERARY The Perfect 2 Day Lake Como Itinerary… “When you write a love story, let it set against the banks of Lake Como” – Anonymous You may be forgiven for thinking I live in a dream world, where every town and country I visit shoots moonbeams from its ass…
One Day In Rome – The Best Guide Yet! (+map)
You Only Have One Day In Rome… Is it possible : Can you do Rome in a day? Absolutely! I mean, there will have to be compromises – Rome didn’t become the best city in Europe (in my opinion) by having so few highlights you could write them on a post-it-note with a chunky crayon….
Top 10 Things To Do In Puglia, Italy
THINGS TO DO IN PUGLIA Puglia has to be one of Italy’s prettiest regions, with its gleaming limestone towns, beautiful paradise beaches and verdant countryside of olive groves and vineyards. You could be here for months and still be discovering a new pretty little places to visit in Puglia every day! It definitely got the…
Day 4 – Brixen & Braies with some Austria on the side
Day 4 as part of our Summer Roadtrip 2018 visiting the Italian Dolomites, Lake Bled and Istria. A travel diary, if you will… Brixen And Lake Braies With A Bit Of Austria I’m really going to miss this place; the smell of clean air, being fenced in by the most beautiful pieces of limestone, the urge…
Day 3 – Staying Local In The Val Di Fassa
Day 3 as part of our Summer Roadtrip 2018 visiting the Italian Dolomites, Lake Bled and Istria. A travel diary, if you will… Val Di Fassa Waking in cold sweats my subconscious had clocked before I had that this was to be our last full day in the most beautiful country on earth. Moving on…
Day 1 – Italian Dolomites
5 hours driving and many epics views later I sit on my hotel bed with this amazing view. Feeling a tad too city-gal next to all the other holiday-makers who look like Regatta threw up over them, I think I misjudged this place. Apart from not buying my holiday wardrobe from Millets I also didn’t…
Review : Lake Maggiore Zipline
I don’t want to lie to you – I was having secret panic attacks at the thought of Ziplining 2K across a huge forest at 80mph. They had to be secret as I wasn’t about to let my kids know how much of a wuss I was : I teach them to be brave on…
The 10 Best Secret Rome Hidden Gems – Sshh!
SECRET ROME Rome was not built in a day and it would equally take more than a lifetime to really know the eternal city and all the hidden gems in Rome. It’s the kind of place that creates an inner struggle; the desire to get off the beaten path and discover it’s heartbeat but see…
Murano And Burano – Islands Of Venice
Venice Has Islands? But Venice is an island!? you say. Actually, 117 individual islands linked by bridges, separated by canals. But over the lagoon, a short boat trip away, lies 2 other ‘islands’ which are worth your time and effort – I’m talking about Murano and Burano. (The number 12 Vaporetto from either Fondamente Nove or…