Italy is like a museum of the past that is alive, a country where history is made known at every corner and art, architecture, and culture of the past centuries decorate its most famous historical landmmarks. Starting from the splendor of Rome’s ancient Colosseum and the detailed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, to the great …
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Venice is a city famous for its canals, bridges, and timeless allure, and it’s a miraculous place to visit throughout the year, even when the rain comes. Rain in Venice is often accompanied by the seasonal occurrence of acqua alta, when high tides temporarily inundate the low-lying areas, thus giving a unique visual experience as …
When the summer turns too hot and gets on your nerves, going to the beach is one of the simplest and most refreshing day trips from the Eternal City. Fortunately, some of the nearest beaches to Rome are less than an hour away, offering sandy shores, shallow waters, and a range of lively beach clubs …
Verona is a classic, beautiful Italian city famous for being home to the story of Romeo and Juliette and most of the city’s popular tourist are at least somehow connected to this story. However, Verona also has a lot of other places that usually don’t make it to most tourist guides and in this article, …
Rome is definitely a city of layers—ancient ruins, Renaissance palaces, lively piazzas, and quiet cobblestone alleys and there’s no better way to really enjoy all this not from a chain hotel, but from a unique boutique stay that takes you right into the heart of the city. Whether it’s while you were sipping an espresso …
Florence is undoubtedly known for its world-class art and architecture, it also boasts a rich and quirky culture that can be explored in a variety of unique ways. From visiting a secret pharmacy that dates back centuries to climbing the hill where Leonardo da Vinci once attempted to fly (unsuccessfully), there are plenty of unusual …
Ready to dive into the magical world of Bologna’s hidden gems? Among other things, this list features winding through ancient streets, Venice-like canals, places with quirky histories, weird acoustics, hidden underground passages, and much more. Sounds fun? Join us on this journey of exploring hidden gems in Bologna off the beaten track, but first, let’s …
Backpacking Europe in winter doesn’t sound so enticing at first thought. The weather is cold, the winter days are shorter, and some attractions are even closed during the winter. On top of that, it’s highly recommendable to get travel insurance in case of weather-related flight/trains delays. However, there are still some major advantages while traveling around …
Europe is filled with delights, from food and nightlife to amazing natural landscapes. However, where Europe truly excels is in history. The Old Continent is home to some of the most incredible historical sites in the world; from Greeks, Romans, ancient Britons, and Moors to ancient sites, Medieval architecture, and the World Wars of the …
If you have only 3 days in Tuscany, it will be very hard to choose what to do first, with itst beautiful nature consisting of rolling hills and cypress trees, its history consisting of charming medieval towns, its world renowned vineyards, or its metropolitan cities, the options are truly endless but in this article, we’ll …