Don’t you just love getting lost in old medieval streets, knowing that you’ll find something major and astounding around the next corner? Rome has been like that for me since I was little and even though I’ve been there what seems like a million times, I still enjoy just getting lost in the streets of […]
Category Archives: ITALY
Most visitors to the Liguria coast throw them selves over the famous (and astoundingly beautiful) Cinque Terre and don’t see much more. But you should really consider visiting Porto Venere. Less touristy than the popular five, yet just as astounding, there are plenty of things to do in Porto Venere. The colorful UNESCO Heritage seaside […]
The walled town of Lucca seems to be underrated by a lot of travelers, but it really is one of the best towns in Tuscany and definitely deserves a visit while you’re in Florence. The Medieval historic center is quite a charm with cobbled streets and pastel-colored houses, a lot less crowded than Florence. I […]
Siena is one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and can be a good base for seeing other parts of the region. But you should definitely spend at least a day in Siena itself and you’ll fall in love with this wonderful Tuscan corner. By using it as a base, you can spend the […]
The winter months can be long and dark unless you live in a sunny country. When I lived in Norway, my top priority in winter was to get to somewhere warm and sunny. I needed vitamin D and definitely some sunlight! To help you choose the best places to go for winter sun in Europe, […]
Italy has long been a favorite destination among tourists from all over the globe and unfortunately, certain destinations like Venice and Cinque Terre have had to pay the tremendous price of overtourism. The masses seem to always move to the same places, while there is so much more to the country than the main sights. […]
San Gimignano is one of the most visited towns in Tuscany and famous for its 14 remaining towers rising dramatically over the medieval town. They are the reason for its modern nickname, The Medieval Manhattan. Originally there were 72 towers, all of them built by the town’s patriarch families in a competition to show the […]
Hiking the Amalfi Coast is one of the best ways to get amazing ocean scenery, culture and food all in one hike. There are only a few locations in the world that provide this trio of an experience – even less in Italy. If you are looking for a vacation that involves moderate hiking near […]
The Amalfi Coast is located in Southern Italy and is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world. There are so many beautiful coastal cities and villages that are just waiting to be explored. With only 2 days in Amalfi Coast, you will have just enough time to get a taste of […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, ITALY, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
The ultimate combination to unwind: Yoga on Ventotene island
Sometimes stress takes over in our busy lives with work, family, friends, and activities, all pulling us in different directions. All you need is to stop for a moment. To breathe. To remember who you are. To energize yourself so you can keep on doing what you love with the ones you love. Sometimes the […]
