Do you need a tour guide in Pompeii?
Until its death in 79AD, Pompeii was a rich thriving city. Walking amongst its broad avenues and exploring its opulent villas, shops and vast cemetery, Pompeii’s wealth and prosperity is … Read more
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10 things you must see in Pompeii
For 1700 years, the dead city of Pompeii lay beneath metres of ash, pumice and soil. But 300 years ago, like a phoenix from the ashes of Vesuvius, Pompeii rose … Read more
Is a private boat tour on Lake Como really worth it?
Everyone has their best angle. Lake Como looks incredible from wherever you stand but is at its most beautiful from the water. So is a private boat tour on Lake … Read more
Italy’s hidden lake – Lago d’Iseo and why you need to go
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 … Read more
Milan’s unsung neighbour – why you should visit Bergamo
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 … Read more
The Lady of Lake Como – Grand Hotel Tremezzo
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 … Read more
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 we are in this Weekly Edition … Read more
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 Bergamo north of Milan. It’s a … Read more
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 to go there?” “Aren’t you scared?” … Read more
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 a couple of days to spare, … Read more