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…
Vicenza – a delightful city with elegant buildings
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Italy is amazing! No matter how many times I have been there I always find new places to enchant me and…
Chioggia – off the usual tourist trail
This post is part of a series called Around Italy My partner and I have been to Venice a few times and have done all the usual tourist stuff. Apart…
Alberobello – another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Alberobello, Puglia is home to “trulli,” whitewashed stone huts with distinctive conical roofs. Alberobello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for…
Matera – The European Capital of Culture for 2019
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Matera in Basilicata was the scullery maid that becomes a duchess, the Cinderella that became the belle of the ball! Chosen…
Lecce – Florence of the south
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Lecce is known as “Florence of the south”. It’s easy to see why! I first visited Lecce in 1988…
Bari – our gateway to south Italy
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Bari, the capital of Puglia was our base for exploring the heel of Italy’s “boot” for my partner and I…
Villa di Corliano Relais all’Ussero – San Giuliano Terme
This post is part of a series called Around Italy San Giuliano Terme San Giuliano Terme is only a district outside Pisa. It’s nothing special apart from the spa. There’s…
Lucca – a day trip from Pistoia
This post is part of a series called Around Italy Guinigi Tower Having visited Lucca previously the revisit in June 2017 concentrated on Guinigi Tower which intrigued me on my first…