Lungo Il Tevere – the best summer festival in Rome Rome is such an amazing city to explore as it is, and if it couldn’t get any ‘cooler,’ here’s one festival you should not miss. The Tevere Expo is back for 2023! Since 2003, Rome has been hosting the annual…
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ITALY 
Is Portofino Italy worth a visit?
Portofino Italy is one of those picture-perfect, postcard locations you recognise immediately. You can’t mistake the iconic U-shaped port, flanked by a tidy row of similar-sized, multi-colored buildings. Boats and yachts bobbing in the surprisingly small harbour, and it just seems so darned cute. I knew its reputation was synonymous with…
FRANCE 
Day Trips from Nice France to Italy
Easy Day trips from Nice France to Italy When friends visit, I often ask if they want to do some day trips from Nice, France to Italy. To be honest, they look at me like I’ve just suggested getting on another long-haul flight. They have no idea where they are,…
HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION 
Hotel Kalura Cefalù Sicily Review
If you are planning a vacation on Sicily, consider spending a few days in the northern, costal town of Cefalu. But book early because hotels in Cefalu Italy fill up fast. While there are not many hotels IN Cefalu Sicily, many are already full for the summer months. This post…
ITALY 
Things to do in Taormina Sicily on Vacation
Taormina is a city I’ve wanted to see for a long time. I missed it last time I was in Sicily, so when I booked this trip, Taormina was definitely on my list. So many people rave about it. The main selling points are it’s charm, history and the famous…
ITALY 
Visit the Aeolian Islands off Italy
Visit the beautiful Aeolian Islands off Italy. You’ll be glad you did. They lie just an hour off the northeast coast of Sicily, and are often written as the Eolian Islands. These eight beautiful islands cover an area of 620 sq mi and have been on my bucket list for…
ITALY 
Things to do in Catania Sicily
Catania, on the eastern coast of Sicily, is one of those cities that is often overlooked for its more glamorous neighbours of Taormina and Siracusa. It’s a city of a bit over 300,000 people, and Catania – Fontanarossa is the main airport. However, Catania offers a lively buzz with interesting…
ITALY 
Things to do in Amalfi Coast
I first visited the Amalfi Coast in Italy in the 1990’s, and it continues to be one of my favourite places. It has some of the most amazing scenery and coastlines in the world. It’s literally breathtaking and holds a special place in my heart. Unesco has awarded 13 towns…