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Our favourite Spring events in Italy
March 31, 2024

Our favourite Spring events in Italy

by Elisabeth Bertrand

Spring in Italy always makes for a busy calendar of events, not only because of various important sagras and religious celebrations, but also because of numerous fairs. Yes, folks, more than 30 events, so get ready. To help you navigate our favorite events, please check out the events map or list of Spring events below.
Lake Como from Milan in a single day, is it feasible?
March 30, 2024

Lake Como from Milan in a single day, is it feasible?

by Elisabeth Bertrand

I have to admit that I, personally, find 'doing Lake Como in one day' a bit rushed and totally against my slow travel ethos - you see, there is no way you can fully explore all that this beautiful lake has to offer in one day, but you will be able to do various 'circular' boat tours and return on the same day if that's really what you want to do.
Is it still worth getting a Rome tourist pass in 2024?
March 17, 2024

Is it still worth getting a Rome tourist pass in 2024?

by Elisabeth Bertrand

Rome wants to eliminate ticket scalpers and has made several changes to the way you buy tickets for major attractions and museums. It may seem complicated at first, but we promise to enlighten you as to what makes the best city pass for Rome. We'll have a look at the different types of pass available and the differences between them. We'll also have a look at whether you're in need of a Rome city pass, such as the Roma Pass, or any other type of pass. In short, we've done our research with the help of Sandrina Bokhorst, an expert on Rome.
Welcome Cards for Italian cities, which ones should you buy?
March 17, 2024

Welcome Cards for Italian cities, which ones should you buy?

by Elisabeth Bertrand

In Italy, there is no shortage of discount or welcome cards to visit cities and museums, as well as free public transport. But you need to know which ones are worth it and which are not. The way they work is not always easy to understand either. And how can you tell the difference between the official cards issued by the city and the ones from commercial companies?
Naples, Italy: the best authentic restaurants
March 08, 2024

Naples, Italy: the best authentic restaurants

by Elisabeth Bertrand

Naples boasts an abundance of fine restaurants where visitors can savour the exquisite traditional dishes of the local cuisine. However, there are also a few places that have become true institutions, deeply intertwined with the city's cultural landscape, celebrating the stars of Italian gastronomy, the pizzas, the caffès, the delicacies and the fried street food. Naples is obsessed with food, and with the Neapolitans, it's all about the sweet stuff. Pastry shops stay open until late.
Unique wine resorts in Italy to stay and taste
March 04, 2024

Unique wine resorts in Italy to stay and taste

by Nelleke Pruijs

September marks the start of Italy's heavenly food season, when the vineyards are in full party mode and most of the tourists have gone home. The best of Italian cuisine comes to the table! From north to south, these are Italy's finest wine resorts, where vineyards and tastings make you feel in paradise. Treat yourself to the most sublime red and white wines and haute cuisine.
Pegli and the Villa Durazzo Pallavicini - Slow Food & Italian gardens
February 26, 2024

Pegli and the Villa Durazzo Pallavicini - Slow Food & Italian gardens

by Elisabeth Bertrand

So, what could Pegli actually be famous for? It's not the train station, but perhaps it should be, as the Victorian overpass and the railway lines bordered with small palm trees are a sight of romantic splendor that seems like it could come straight out of a scene from a Harry Potter novel. In terms of historical significance, the Villa Durrazzo Pallavicini (see below) is probably the most famous landmark, with its Italian landscape and botanical gardens truly a masterpiece.
Appian Way - The best free sightseeing tour in Rome
February 26, 2024

Appian Way - The best free sightseeing tour in Rome

by Elisabeth Bertrand

In my opinion this is the best free sightseeing in the world. Several years ago, I was fortunate enough to reside merely a whisper away from the ancient cobblestones of the Via Appia Antica (The Appian Way). It became a cherished ritual to meander along this historic pathway with my dog, beneath the towering cypress sentinels, occasionally traversing lands under the Pope's watchful eye, and now and then, finding ourselves gently ushered off the lawns by a robed guardian. Open the map to see the itinerary.
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