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…
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…
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…