Everyone’s heard of Italy’s Lake Como. Most people know of Lake Garda. But not many know about the little brother – Lake Iseo. Secluded, tranquil and superbly beautiful, it’s the perfect traveller’s secret. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – … Read more
Bergamo – the wallflower city to Milan’s flourish of high fashion – is missing out on a lot of credit. Its bustling streets and hilltop Old Town have all the charm, romance and mystery of a fine Italian city. So why don’t more people come here? If I were to ask you to name the … Read more
Croatia’s dramatic coastline and lush green hills are home to some of the most picturesque towns in Europe. Here are 7 iconic Istrian towns to visit in Croatia. There are few better travel experiences than driving winding roads that reveal the spire-prickled profile of a little drystone town. Or that lead you to the blue … Read more
When you think of Lake Como, the romance of this truly beautiful lake comes to mind. But it’s not until you see the Grand Hotel Tremezzo that you truly understand why Lake Como is so special. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our … Read more
Lake Iseo – our previous destination – and the beautiful wedding our friends had was a hard act to follow, but I think where we are in this Weekly Edition is a pretty good follow-up. We’re still amongst the Italian lakes and have finally come back to Lake Como. It’s been five long years since … Read more
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 Bergamo north of Milan. It’s a part of Italy we haven’t been to before, so – even though we’re only here for a night – we’re keen to get as much … Read more
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 to go there?” “Aren’t you scared?” “I’ve heard there’s nothing to see – you really should just skip it and go down to the Amalfi Coast.” Rumours about Naples have travelled … Read more
Istria in northern Croatia is a beautiful peninsula that juts into the Adriatic. With so much coastline and its dramatic hilly landscape, Istria has so much to offer travellers keen on experiencing the real Croatia. Here are 9 reasons to visit Istria, Croatia. Croatia is on everyone’s travel hitlist at the moment and it’s easy … Read more
Best known as a gateway town to Central Europe, Trieste is more than worth a visit in its own right. If you only have a couple of days to spare, here’s how to spend your 48 hours in Trieste, Italy. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
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 tourist spots, but there’s something different about Gorbio, and there’s a restaurant here that just sums it up. Peeping out from the majesty of the French Alps, just a quick drive … Read more