This post is part of a series called Around Italy An hour into our journey from Naples to Ischia, the ferry pulled into the harbour of Procida. I was treated to…
Ischia – An Idyllic Island Retreat
This post is part of a series called Around Italy When my partner and I visited Sorrento years ago, we took the ferry to the island of Capri for a…
Naples – charismatic, chaotic, charming
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Most tourists arrive at Naples airport to go some place else, like we did when we went straight to Sorrento! …
Cagliari – the timeless ancient city
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Back in February when it was grey and dull everywhere, I booked this trip to cheer myself up. It ended…
Bolzano is an all-round beauty
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Bolzano is known as “the gateway to the Dolomites” for good reasons. It’s the nearest city to the heart of…
The Divine Dolomites
This post is part of a series called Around Italy It’s my other half’s turn to celebrate his milestone birthday in June. He chose to spend it in Val di…
Picturesque Padova (Padua)
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Padova Padova is the home to the second oldest university in Italy (after Bologna). This university city is a charming…
Views of Venice on a water bus to Murano
This post is part of a series called Around Italy I have come to the conclusion that Burano and Murano are best visited on separate days for them to be…
Burano – the colours speak for itself
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Years ago when my partner and I were in Venice we took a tour to the Venetian islands of Murano,…
Bassano del Grappa – what a beautiful place!
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Bassano del Grappa is just over an hour on the train from Vicenza (including changing trains) After the crowds on…