Rome in winter invites for a quaint café and restaurant scene, walks through ancient history wrapped in a warm scarf and cute mittens, the scent of warm, grilled chestnuts, Holiday lights, and a warming winter sun in the crisp air. Throughout my life, I’ve spent countless winters in Rome visiting family during the Holiday season […]
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If you love Italy and are planning to include the picture-perfect beauty of the Amalfi Coast in your Italy itinerary, then look no further. The sought-after coast is said to be a tourist trap, much like Cinque Terre, but truth is, the towns on the Amalfi Coast are totally worth visiting! Endless cliffs covered in […]
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21 Best winter city breaks in Europe
When it comes to winter city breaks, Europe is awesome! With amazing places for winter sun in Europe as well as snowy wonderlands, there are a lot of places to choose from. As a European and a lover of city breaks whenever I find cheap flights, I have compiled this list of what I consider […]
Beautiful brush-covered cliffs stand tall, steep, and proud behind you. Whitewashed homes built onto the rock rise in ever-ascending terraces up their slopes. Clear turquoise waters extend their way to the horizon. And above it all sits a Mediterranean sun, warming your back and pouring glorious golden rays over the entire pristine scene. Where are […]
Rolling hills covered in vineyards, and dotted with charming villages is a dream for a road trip. You’re in Tuscany, one of the most glorified regions in Italy. And it undoubtedly lives up to its reputation! I’ve traveled around large parts of Tuscany and loved every bit of it. It’s surely a region you’ll go […]
Full of history and culture, Lucca is only a day trip from Florence and Pisa, yet often underrated compared to other Tuscan towns. But you should really take your time to explore this gem. There are a lot of things to do in Lucca and I love that you can walk on top of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]