The Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy stretches from the tips of the Alpine mountains all the way to the micro state of San Marino. Rich in its renaissance architecture, each…
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Off beat tourist attractions in Milan
Milan, Italy’s northern metropolis, is a global powerhouse of fashion, food, desgin, architecture and finance. Every year, millions of tourists flock into the city to climb the winding steps of…
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Spending two days in literary Oxford
I’ve delved back through my travel diaries to provide fresh content. Hopefully, my nostalgic ramblings will be as fun to read as they have been to write. To inspire a…
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A quick guide to Pompeii and Herculaneum
Pompeii Getting there In a previous post I explained why Sorrento is a great hub for exploring the Amalfi Coast, which you can read more about here. And, its transport…
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A quick guide to the island of Capri
Capri’s breathtaking beauty is legendary. The second largest island in the Bay of Naples attracts tourists from all walks of life. and is a must-see on a trip to the…
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A quick guide to exploring Mt Vesuvius
The world famous volcano of Mt Vesuvius completely buried Pompeii and several other ancient roman towns in 79AD. This active volcano is now in a dormant cycle, so each year…
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A quick guide to Sorrento
A small coastal town in the south-west of Italy, Sorrento is a tourist hotspot. It’s a well trodden path of lemon groves for travellers looking to wander through Naples, marvel…
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How to spend 12 hours in Turin
After spending Christmas with my family in the UK, I headed back to Bari. Instead of getting a direct flight, I decided to stop over in Turin for a day…