Italy
The answer to ‘How do you spend 2 days in Venice?’ is simple. It is very easy to fill a weekend in Venice with sightseeing, boat trips and fantastic Italian food! This beautiful City of Canals has a compact centre which is ideal for a short mini break. This article will help you plan your…
Naples is the place where pizzas were invented, so thank you Napolitano! Naples is also the soul of Italy and is close to several important UNESCO World Heritage sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum. The city also has small streets with laundry hanging across your head and a beautiful coastline, so is Naples worth visiting? Read…
There are five major lakes in the Italian Lake District: Lake Maggiore Lake Lugano Lake Como Lake Iseo Lake Garda The most well-known lake is Lake Garda but there are hidden gems like Lake Como and Lake Iseo which are often ignored by tourists. The picturesque mix of lakes, mountains, pretty villas, old castles and…
Yes, Bologna is worth visiting and here are some reasons why. Firstly, Bologna is the gastronomic capital of Italy just as Lyon is in France. In fact, the city is often called The Fat because of its irresistible food specialities (see number 9)! Bologna is also a city of unique historic architecture found in the…
Pisa is known for the Leaning Tower and, yes, this iconic building is worth a visit. But Pisa isn’t just about one tower. Pisa is a small city full of history, culture, friendly locals and great food. All of which make Pisa worth visiting. The city is also within easy reach of Florence, so why…
Florence has something different than other cities in Italy. Some say Florence is more romantic than Venice, others say Florence is like an outdoor museum with art and statues everywhere. In my opinion, Florence will certainly leave an impression on you, whatever you are looking for and everything you need to see is within walking…
The aim of this article is to help you plan your itinerary in Italy. In the past, we have visited both Venice and Rome several times and loved both cities. Some people prefer Venice whereas others favour the city of Rome. In our opinion, it really depends on what you are looking for. In this…
Everybody knows Venice or has heard of it. Venice is a city for lovers with its gondolas, canals and majestic bridges like the Rialto or Bridge of Sighs which connects the interrogation room to the jail where Casanova was incarcerated. However, is Venice worth visiting? Venice isn’t just these things. It is a magical place…
Milan is the capital of fashion and design but not only that. Milan is also where Leonardo da Vinci started his craft. Milanese food is also excellent, and the city offers plenty of things to see, do and experience. Where is Milan? Milan is in the north of Italy in the Lombardy region. Milan international…
Rome is unique. Nowhere else in the world will you find a city with so much history. When you wander around Rome, you will always discover something interesting. For instance, did you know that there is a Pyramid in Rome or a keyhole where you can see 3 different countries at the same time? If…
