The Southern Italian region of Puglia is largely free from tourists. Despite its off the radar reputation, there is a treasure trove of Italian culture to be discovered. And, one…
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Seven picturesque places to visit in Puglia
Why Puglia? The southern Italian region of Puglia forms the heel of Italy’s boot. Less trodden by tourists, its popularity has grown in recent years. If you’re planning the trip…
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A pocket guide to picture perfect Positano
Positano is a fashionable costal town on the Amalfi Coast. It’s jumble of pastel-hued terraces spill out along the ravine. It’s one of Italy’s many picture perfect beauty spots and…
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Five reasons Bari is the best Puglia hub
For those readers who don’t know, I spent a year living in Bari when I was a student. Not only does it offer the perfect lifestyle for an out of…
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How to spend a day in San Marino
Visiting the mountainous micro state of San Marino has been on my travel bucket list of years. As someone who can’t drive, it had been too difficult to get to…
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Spending eight hours in Ravenna
A city famous for its intricate mosaics, Ravenna is an absolute must for any traveller exploring Emilia-Romagna. In a previous post, I explained why Rimini is an ideal travel hub…
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Rimini: Emilia-Romagna’s perfect hub
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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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…