Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Last updated on July 7th, 2021Do you want to visit Florence but don’t have much time? Don’t worry. It’s possible to see Florence in one day, at least the main sights, although of course, the city is worth staying longer. We’ll focus on a walking itinerary so that you won’t miss the most beautiful Florence …
Florence in One Day: How to Plan the Perfect ItineraryRead More
Last updated on July 7th, 2021 Hiking the Cinque Terre in Italy is nothing short of intoxicating. The trail connecting the five picturesque and multicolored villages leads you up and down the jagged ridges of this stretch of Liguria’s coast. You walk surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and vineyards, standing out on the sea cobalt blue …
Last updated on July 23rd, 2021 Have you ever wondered what makes Italy such a unique country? Here are a few fun facts about Italy you may not know. Starting from its nickname, Bel Paese, meaning “beautiful country.” If you’re traveling to Italy for the first time or are just curious about the country, there are …
Fun Facts About Italy: Interesting Things You May Not KnowRead More
Last updated on July 7th, 2021 Ever heard of Dante’s Train? The scenic train ride starts in Faenza and ends in Florence (or vice versa), leading you across gentle hills, cultivated fields, and thick forests, from Emilia Romagna to Tuscany. A short itinerary with a lot to do and see along the way. The perfect …
Dante’s Train: A Beautiful Train Ride From Faenza To FlorenceRead More
Pink, yellow, light blue, red, orange. Portovenere, one of the most beautiful towns of the western Ligurian coast, appears from the boat with its colorful houses reflecting in the sea.
I haven’t set foot on the ground yet, and I feel already that many lovely corners are waiting for my eyes to meet and admire them. Only a couple of minutes and my sense of anticipation is fulfilled.
Discover the Best Things to do in Portovenere, ItalyRead More
Last updated on July 16th, 2021 Over the last 20-30 years, balsamic vinegar has become a popular Italian product. You can now find it on the shelves of most supermarkets across the world. However, mass-market balsamic vinegar has nothing to do with the noble Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Find out why. If I were to ask …
Discover the Secrets of Italian Traditional Balsamic VinegarRead More
I love giving presents – spontaneously buying a little something that I see and makes me think of a person dear to me – but Christmas often makes me feel in distress. We all have plenty of stuff and often end up buying one more useless thing or adding up to the already long list of ordinary presents.
As an Italian, and knowing how all over the world people usually like everything made in Italy, I gathered a few ideas for Christmas presents with an Italian touch.
Italian Gifts Ideas to Seduce Italy and Design LoversRead More
Last updated on July 4th, 2021 What to see in Rome in 3 days? If you have only 72 hours to visit The Eternal City, you’re probably wondering if this is a “mission impossible.” Well, it is not – provided you have a good Rome 3 day itinerary. That’s especially important if you’re visiting Italy …
Last updated on July 4th, 2021 A popular beach resort on the Adriatic sea, there’s much more to Rimini holidays than just sunbathing. From Rimini old town to charming villages nearby, from a day hiking or biking to a cooking class, there are many things to do in Rimini, besides lying on the beach. I …
Rimini Holidays: Exciting Things to Do and See (Aside from the Beaches)Read More
Whether you like small charming towns, the lakes, the mountains or art cities, there are many beautiful day trips from Milan you can choose from.
Last updated on July 4th, 2021 From the sea to the Apennines, amid an ever-changing scenery that gets increasingly beautiful. That is the Cammino di San Francesco from Rimini to La Verna, the new addition to the St Francis Way. An exhilarating long-distance hike. Over the last few years, I’ve grown increasingly fond of slow …
Walking the St Francis Way, from Rimini to La Verna. The complete guideRead More
If you want to explore Italy off the beaten path, you’ll love these beautiful towns in Emilia Romagna. They’re indeed charming and well worth to spend a day. You’ll discover another, more authentic, side of Italy.
