Italy
The Ultimate Italian Road Trip Itinerary
Unsurprisingly, Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world. Thanks to its delicious cuisine, historical sites, breathtaking countryside, and beautiful beaches, there is no shortage of things to do in Italy. This Italian road trip itinerary will
Is Procida Island in Italy Worth Visiting?
Located just off the coast of Naples, Procida Island in Italy is a pastel-coloured gem. The island is known for its authenticity and local way of living. Much quieter than surrounding islands such as Ischia and Capri, staying in Procida
Liguria: A Must See European Destination this Summer
Welcome to Liguria, home to the Italian Riviera and an absolute must see European destination. I have been visiting this part of Italy for years now after falling in-love with it on a city break to Genoa back in 2018,
One Week Sardinia Beach Itinerary
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is a breathtakingly beautiful Italian island with a stunning coastline, turquoise waters, incredible cuisine, and lots of beautiful places to stay. The island one of the best holiday destinations in Europe for
How to Travel Through Puglia Without a Car
Located in the south east of Italy (in the heel of the boot as I say), Puglia has become a popular holiday destination for people around the world thanks to its stunning coastline, incredible food, historic towns and beautiful hotels.
Most Instagrammable Hotels on the Amalfi Coast
A trip to the Amalfi Coast is one that is sure to ooze style and luxury, part of the enjoyment of this beautiful corner of Italy is the experience of incredible hotels with breathtaking views and insta worthy shots in
The Ultimate Ligurian Coast Road Trip
Whether you are driving or catching the train, for ease I will refer to this journey as the ultimate Ligurian Coast road trip! Italy is one of the most fascinating countries in the world with one of the most famous
The Best Things to do in Venice
There is no city in the world that can compare to Venice. This majestic city has been built on an archipelago of over 100 islands, traversing through 200 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. Venice holidays are all about getting
5 Hotels in Umbria That Will Blow You Away
Umbria is often thought of second after Tuscany, but it is just as beautiful, if not a little more rugged and perhaps more authentic. It may not be home to world-famous cities such as Florence but a day trip is
Is Bologna Worth Visiting?
Is Bologna worth visiting? When we hear about our friend’s trips to Italy we are often told stories about their time in cities like Florence, Rome and Venice, a place that often goes under the radar however is Bologna. A
My 2 Day Break in Siena, Tuscany
Welcome to Siena, an absolute gem in the crown of Tuscany. I didn’t know much about this town, I just knew I had always loved the name Siena for a little girl. Tuscany has always pulled at my heartstrings, I
Amazing Air Bnbs in Venice
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, no matter where you stay you are likely to walk out onto a street that wouldn’t be amiss on the walls of an art gallery. Below are just a
Are Gondola Rides Worth the Money?
Is €80 worth 30 minutes of a gondola?
2 Day Ligurian Coast Itinerary
Depending on where you live, travelling around Europe is pretty easy. In fact, really easy! Now I’m a proud dog mum of Baxter, I don’t like going away for too long, so more recently I have been researching places to
Portofino: Finding My Ability to Travel Alone
For years I was desperate to visit Portofino, so much so I was trying to get my family on a boat from Cinque Terre during a storm in 2015 to take me there. Alas, they wouldn’t come with me. So
Rome in 12 Hours
Is it possible to explore Rome in 12 hours? Okay maybe not, the city is pretty good, but I took a whack at it and I was impressed with how much ground I covered in an afternoon. I took the
Weekend Break in Genoa, Italy
Any excuse to go to Italy and I am in there like swimwear. When the Genoan Tourist Board invited me on a weekend trip to Genoa (or Genova as the Italians call it) I couldn’t wait to step on that
Elba: Italy’s Gem
Italy is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating destinations welcoming millions of tourists each year. We have all opened our Instagram feeds and at one point or another seen a stunning photo of Italy pop up and greet
Cinque Terre: The Prettiest Place in Europe?
Once an undiscovered gem, now one of Italy’s most popular tourist spots, are the five villages of Cinque Terre the prettiest in Europe? Recently I visited the villages for a second time. I first saw them back in Summer 2015