GaryFeb 7, 20204 min readWhen is the best time to visit Italy?When is the best time of the year to visit Italy? We;;, this is what we think...
GaryJan 26, 20205 min read8 foods to try in RomeRome has a long history and that includes for food - this article explores 8 foods for which Rome is renowned and that you should try.
GaryDec 14, 20193 min readGoing down? Elevators in Italian hotels....Elevators in Italian hotels can be small, slow and old-fashioned, but there are good reasons for this. Find out more...
GaryOct 18, 20194 min readThe dreaded single supplementNo-one like paying a single supplement for solo travellers, but unfortunately it's necessary.
GaryAug 1, 20196 min read10 things to do in Rome (apart from the Colosseum, the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, etc…)10 interesting things to do when in Rome
GaryJun 30, 20196 min readGet lost in VeniceGetting lost in Venice is a great way to explore the city away from the madding crowds.
GaryMar 24, 20195 min readBeware of the dreaded ZTL!ZTL - or Zona Traffico Limitato - are controlled areas within Italian towns and cities. Stay away or risk a hefty fine.
GaryMar 8, 20193 min readBreakfast in Italy sometimes doesn't hit the spot...It's often a surprise for tourists to discover Italy doesn't do breakfast the way they have it at home, especially in Italian hotels
GaryJan 26, 20196 min readRide the Metro and save those tired legs....Rome's Metro system can come in very handy for getting around the Etewrnal City
GaryDec 31, 20189 min readTen things to expect when you first go to Italy Ten things that might surprise the first time visitor to Italy
GaryOct 29, 20186 min readVarenna - prettiest town on Lake ComoVarenna is a pretty town right on Lake Como and makes a great alternative base to nearby Bellagio.
GaryOct 17, 20184 min readTreviso: Veneto charm without the crowdsTreviso is a lovely town located in the Veneto less than an hour from Venice and it's really worth a visit.
GarySep 30, 20184 min readItaly’s Borromean Islands: the jewels of the lakeFloating like three glittering jewels dropped into the broad waters of Italy’s Lake Maggiore, each year the Borromean Islands draw tens...
GarySep 20, 20186 min readStars in your eyes: understanding the Italian hotel rating system Unless you understand how the star's are allocated, the Italian system used for rating hotels might not be the guide to quality you think.
GarySep 20, 20183 min readMercato Centrale: Rome’s not-so-secret lunch spotWe often take guests on our guided tours of Italy to Mercato Centrale to enjoy a lunch - the choices are fantastic!
GarySep 20, 20184 min readCeriana - reflectionsCeriana is a pretty little village in Liguria in the hills behind San Remo.
GarySep 20, 20184 min readWhat is aperitivo in Italy?One of the joys of taking one of our guided tours of Italy is that every afternoon there's the chance to enjoy an aperitivo and relax.
GarySep 20, 20186 min readHow to order coffee in ItalyItalians do coffee really well, and here are some hints to make sure you enjoy the coffee you order in Italy .
