Italy, in Southern Europe, offers rich history, iconic art and architecture, world-famous cuisine, picturesque landscapes, vibrant culture, and renowned fashion.
Having just returned from a trip around Europe, I am constantly asked questions about how safe it is. My answer is generally that Europe, on a whole, can be a very safe place to travel. Obviously though, there are some places that are safer than others. So today I have […]
I first came across the city of Padua when I was researching locations in Northern Italy some time ago. It immediately struck me as a seemingly wonderful little town, that really flew under the radar of its more popular neighbors of Venice and Verona. Whilst passing through the area though, […]
It was quite a few years back that I first stumbled upon an article that mentioned the little town of Sirmione. I had never heard of it back then, and as much as I was intrigued by the article, I never thought I would ever get the chance to actually […]
Desenzano Del Garda is not a place that I ever really meant to visit. As an overseas tourist, it was never on my radar, even as a frequent traveler and lover of the Italian Lakes. This is a place that the locals of Northern Italy love, yet tourists from abroad […]
Desenzano is located on the South Western shore of the famous Italian lake, Lake Garda. It is extremely popular with visitors from Verona and Milan, and easily accessible by both rail and car from both. During the Summer months it is crawling with visitors, many of whom visit the lake […]
Everyone wants to visit Venice. It is on nearly every single bucket list, of anyone that is even remotely interested in traveling. The pity of it is that Venice doesn’t fit in the budget of everyone either. Therefore, budget travelers have to find other options to make the dream come […]
Lecco is a city that is almost forgotten amongst its bigger, brighter and ritzier neighbors around Lake Como. It is a place that is framed by the crystal blue waters of the lake, and towering, snow capped mountains. This is a city that poets and artists fall in love with, […]
The quaint and gorgeous town of Bressanone lies nestled at the foot of the mountains. Located in a wide and lush green valley, it is the perfect place to base yourself for exploring the amazing Dolomites. With a very interesting history, amazing architecture, and a gold mine of activities for […]
So you want to visit Venice, but you don’t like crowds. Does this sound like you? Well, I have bad news for you. Venice can be VERY crowded. The tiny city of canals plays host to 20 million visitors a year. You can only imagine how cramped those small alleys […]
Italy is one of the most popular countries in the world. How much do you actually KNOW about it though? Whenever I visit a new country, I like to study up on the facts, and I usually find some very interesting things that I didn’t already know. I first did […]
You may have seen photos of Castelmezzano, Italy, but chances are, you have never heard of it. That’s the way it goes with a lot of small towns. They are beautiful, and feature on many postcards. Tourists and visitors like their photos on Instagram without a second thought. Rarely, though, […]
Monte Lussari is amazing. This little village on top of a mountain is worth the trip. When I first heard about it, I, probably like most people, thought it was just another ski resort. The truth is, it is much more than that. People flock from all over Europe to […]