Hiking in Italy

Bolgheri: land of wines, art and history

Ingredients to make this small medieval village enchanting and magical are all there: the long “viale dei Cipressi” celebrated by the famous poet Carducci, the magnificent fortress, rebuilt...

Visiting Cinque Terre, Italy

Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso are the small and pretty villages on the sea better known as Cinque Terre in Liguria (Italy). The best way to visit them is by train or...

Things to do in Bolzano, Italy

For me, as a guide, it is always nice to sightsee, wander museums, rent a bike, and indulge in the local culture. One of my all-time favorite gateway cities is Bolzano/Bozen. It is a fantastic...

Things to do in Venice at Christmas

We travelled to Venice in December 2017, and didn't really know what to expect. If anything, from what we had heard, it wouldn't be very festive at all. Thankfully that wasn't the case, as we love...

Venice in a day

There are so many attractions to visit in Venice that it would be best to stay in town at least for a long week-end. However, if you are only going to be in Venice for a day, you can still make the...

Venice Carnival

The Carnevale di Venezia is undeniably one of the most beautiful and famous carnivals in the world. If it is not the most grandiose, is certainly the best known for the charm it exerts and the...