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13 things to do (and much more!) in Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, two stone villages tucked on Lucan Dolomites
Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa will undoubtedly leave you stunned when you first lay eyes on them. Castelmezzano is literally perched on the Lucan Dolomites mountain range. The village of Pietrapertosa, tucked on a fantastic rocky landscape, awaits on the other side...
The perfect South Sardinia itinerary (yes, it’s perfect!)
As the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia has nothing to envy to more exotic places. Sardinia’s natural beauty is outstanding; there are spots on the island that will definitely make you say “WOW” and you find all of them in my below itinerary....
The best beaches near Cagliari that will steal your heart
When it comes to beaches, Sardinia has nothing to envy to exotic places. The WOW effect is guaranteed when you stand in front of Sardinia beaches. But (with the exception of this year), better to avoid July and August, too much crowds. Though we can’t travel right...
The 7 wonders of Padua (a unique list of things to do in Padua)
As I promised in one of my latest posts, I’ll share with you 7 experiences and places that make you wonder why Padua - less than 30 minutes by train from Venice - is not yet on your radar! Are you ready to discover the 7 wonders of Padua? Things to do in Padua # 1 -...
Ready to discover Lake Trasimeno? + Things to do while you’re there
What if I were to tell you that between Tuscany and Umbria lies a romantic lake not yet invaded by tourists? And, what if I were to tell you that such a lake is surrounded by postcard villages? Oh, and what if I were to tell you it’s a good base to reach cities like...
The complete guide of things to do in Matera (+local tips)
Matera is a place you simply have to visit. When you first see it, you feel like you’ve travelled back through times: millennia ago, above a steep canyon, man carved dwellings into the rock to establish one of the oldest cities in the world. There are not many places...
Photo essay: marvelous Padua frescoes (Giotto and many more)
If you have a thing for frescoes as much as I have (I’m a sort of frescoes nerd ), there is no better place than Padua. Rome, Assisi and Florence will forgive me. The thing is that when I was in Padua I’ve found myself surrounded by marvelous frescoes with no one...
6 reasons why you should visit Spello (now!) + Things to do when you are there
Have you heard of Spello? The popularity of this Umbrian town keeps growing. The recent discovery of an ancient Villa with marvellous mosaics played a role in increasing its popularity, but it’s not just for that. I believe it’s because at Spello people can have a...
Lake Orta: one of Italy’s best-kept secrets
Located in the northern lakes district of Italy, Lake Orta looks like a painting: the island of San Giulio where time seems to have stopped, the monastery Madonna del Sasso which is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the lake and wooded mountains that frame an...
The Euganean Hills: rolling hills near Venice
Do not get me wrong I love Tuscany, but it’s time for Tuscany lovers like me to face facts: rolling hills are also outside Tuscany One example? The Euganean Hills, a beautiful surprise just an hour from Venice. Wineries, hiking, hill towns and spas make you wonder...