Lecce is known as “Florence of the south”. It’s easy to see why! I first visited Lecce in 1988 when my Italian friend and I took the overnight train…
Bari – our gateway to south Italy
Bari, the capital of Puglia was our base for exploring the heel of Italy’s “boot” for my partner and I to celebrate my birthday in April 2016 It’s a vibrant port…
Villa di Corliano Relais all’Ussero – San Giuliano Terme
San Giuliano Terme San Giuliano Terme is only a district outside Pisa. It’s nothing special apart from the spa. There’s a railway station at San Giuliano Terme, but there’s no…
Lucca – a day trip from Pistoia
Guinigi Tower Having visited Lucca previously the revisit in June 2017 concentrated on Guinigi Tower which intrigued me on my first view. A tower with a garden on the top! Lucca…
Pistoia – a day trip from Pisa
Having visited the popular tourist destinations in Tuscany such as Florence, Pisa and Siena on previous trips, my partner and I found somewhere that is less of a magnet for…
Lago di Maggiore, Italy in April 2017
I love Italy – the weather, the buildings, the culture, the food, the language, the people. Between 2005 and 2017 I have made 21 separate trips to Italy. In April 2017…