Lake Como, Lake Lugano and a very special hotel
Lake Iseo – our previous destination – and the beautiful wedding our friends had was a hard act to follow, but I think where…
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To Italy for love – Bergamo, Lake Iseo and a Swedish wedding
Our feet have hardly touched the ground in England before we’re on the road again. We’re now in Italy – in the little town of…
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to visit Naples
When you say you’re going to Italy, everyone’s excited. But if you say you’re going to Naples, people seem worried. “Why would you want…
9 reasons to visit Istria, Croatia – and why you need to go asap
Istria in northern Croatia is a beautiful peninsula that juts into the Adriatic. With so much coastline and its dramatic hilly landscape, Istria has…
How to spend 48 hours in Trieste, Italy – our first-timer’s guide
Best known as a gateway town to Central Europe, Trieste is more than worth a visit in its own right. If you only have…
Where to eat in the South of France – Beau Séjour, Gorbio
High in the hills above the tourist towns of the Cote d’Azur sits the village of Gorbio. It’s as picturesque as any of the…
12 dishes you must eat in Naples that aren’t pizza
Home of the pizza, Naples in our opinion has reached the pinnacle of dining excellence. However, this amazing part of Italy has more edible…
How to get to Pompeii from Amalfi without a car
It might seem like too much trouble to get to Pompeii when you’re on the Amalfi Coast, but if you know how, it’s easy…
Boating holidays in England – how to explore the Norfolk Broads in a day
Boating holidays in England are amazing fun and a great way to see the English countryside. The Norfolk Broads in East Anglia is perfect…
Where to take the best photos in Rotterdam
While Amsterdam’s been taking all the tourist glory, its little sister Rotterdam – only 35 minutes south – has been beavering quietly away to…