Recently, I got a question about the Italian train system. Can travellers buy tickets on the day they want to travel, Hannah wants to know, and what are the advantages to booking in advance? What are Italian trains like? As a travel advisor, I am constantly on the move. Italy is one of my favourite […]
For travellers on their first trip to Italy, highlights often include the Tuscan cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and then one or two small hill towns. Those returning to Tuscany, Italy tend to venture further afield to places like Lucca, Monteriggioni, Volterra, or Cortona. In this post, I’ll share more about Florence, some of the […]
Florence, Italy is on everyone’s list of places to go in Italy. Its narrow, cobblestones Renaissance streets, towering Duomo, and exquisite food and wine top the list of reasons to go. But where do you stay in Florence, Italy? What are the best hotels? It ought not surprise you that there are some impeccable Virtuoso […]
Where the gently rolling hills of Tuscany end, Milan, Italy and the lake district begin. It begins relatively flatly, an extension of the river plains, but soon ascends into the rugged Italian Alps. This juxtaposition means its a great vacation destination; the region enjoys warm summers and cool, alpine winters. It’s been a favourite of […]
While Florence and the Tuscan cities are awash in gentle splendour, and Rome is the ancient heart of Italy, the ornate belongs to Venice. Once upon a time, Venice, Italy was the pulse of seafaring Europe. It was the financial, commercial, and maritime centre of the world! Today, Venice is a popular tourist destination, and […]
When you think of Italy, chances are the images that come to mind are more Tuscan than anything else. Winding alleys, golden hills, and endless vineyards symbolise this distinct region of Italy. Did you know that Tuscany was once it’s own country? Unification of Italy didn’t take place until 1861!
When I first started this series, I planned on writing about Umbria, the region where Rome, Italy is. However, as I started writing, it became clear that I really need to take two full weeks to write about Italy! So, that being said, I’m only writing about Rome today (and the incredible attractions in and […]
Italy. The world alone conjures up golden images. Vineyards bathed in sunlight, frescoes adorning the ceiling of a chapel, and narrow lanes with light spilling from a trattoria. Italy is a great destination for first-time-to-Europe travellers, in my opinion. This week, we’ll be touching on various regions of this beautiful destination and soon I’ll break […]