Italy

Dabble in Archaeology: Our Transfer from Naples to Pompeii

2 September, 2018

The Amalfi Coast and the area around Naples and Sorrento in Italy is a haven for archaeology-loving holidaymakers, who also yearn for stunning scenery, magnificent sea views and fabulous food and wine. With so much to see and experience in this widely diverse part of the country, you are going to want to be prepared with a list of highlights before you go. Undoubtedly, the main historical attraction in the vicinity is Pompeii; the incredible archaeological site that has been

More Than Meets the Eye: Exploring Naples’ Underground World

11 August, 2018

Someone once described Italy as a layer cake: since prehistory, people have been building whole civilisations there, and when they fell, the next inhabitants carried right on over the top of them. Nowhere is this more true than in the mad, chaotic, glorious maelstrom that is Naples. Today’s snapshot – which is all any blog post about this tangled and ancient labyrinth can be – will focus on the incredible world below the feet of Neapolitans. There’s as much going

A Gastronomical Tour in Sorrento

14 July, 2018

Ah, Italy – perhaps Europe’s best regarded location for fine food and wine. (In fairness, the French might have something to say about that. But it’s definitely top five.) Sorrento, a small town on the Amalfi Coast overlooking the Bay of Naples, is particularly well known for the wide variety of culinary delights it produces. It’s the home of limoncello, for instance, and is part of the excellent Campania wine region. While there’s a lot to see and do here,

Trapani

Trapani Shore Excursions

10 July, 2018

Located on the west coast of Sicily, the ancient port of Trapani was founded by the Elymians before a succession of other civilizations arrived including the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Normans. Today this charming port city is home to a plethora of historic buildings together with an impressive choice of attractive terrace cafés and restaurants. Overlooking Trapani from the north-east is the medieval town of Erice which is one of the region’s main tourist attractions along with the ancient Greek town of Segesta and the Egadi Islands which lie just a short journey offshore from the port.

Palate Paradise: 4 Destinations for Food Fanatics

6 July, 2018

If you’re a foodie with as much of a taste for travelling as you have for international dishes, you’re in luck – these four destinations are sure to please every palate. Indulge in Italy Looking to treat yourself? You’ll have to take a trip to Turin, Italy. With everything from Barolo wines to the elusive truffle to cafes that serve a variety of chocolate-y morsels and drinks, you’ll have to actively try not to pamper your palate here. Or, if

Siracusa

Siracusa Shore Excursions

4 July, 2018

In its heyday it exerted significant power in the Mediterranean region becoming the major city-state of Magna Graecia. Subsequent civilisations who settled in the region left their mark on the city although many of their finest buildings were destroyed by an earthquake in 1693. The city has been largely rebuilt and together with the Necropolis of Pantalica is listed as a site of ‘Outstanding Universal Value’ by UNESCO.

Willy Wonka Wonderland: the Best European Cities for Chocolate Lovers

27 June, 2018

When it comes to chocolate, Switzerland is often revered as the cream of the crop. While there’s no denying its merit, I think it’s time for the Swiss to step aside – these European countries have something sweet to say. Throughout Germany, Italy and Belgium you will find some of the most delicious and interesting towns, all famous for the same thing: chocolate. With a fountain straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as opportunities to bathe

Elba

Elba (Portoferraio) Shore Excursions

25 June, 2018

The Italian island of Elba has a long history which has seen it settled by the Ligurians, Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Yet for history scholars the world over it is the fact that Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled here in 1814-15 which is the island’s main claim to fame.

Capri

Capri Shore Excursions

21 June, 2018

Located to the south of the Gulf of Naples just off the Sorrentine Peninsula is the Italian island of Capri. In the 1950s Capri became a highly desirable destination for the international jet-set including many Hollywood stars such as Sophia Loren, Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman.

The Insider’s Guide to Ordering Coffee in Italy

18 June, 2018

One of the great pleasures of a trip to Italy is that first thimble of molten espresso. It reminds you what proper coffee is really like. But it’s also a sign of how seriously Italians take their beans. Nothing screams ‘tourist’ like someone sipping a cappuccino in the afternoon… To make sure you blend in with the locals (excuse the pun), check out this at-a-glance infographic from Culture Trip. With these distinctions percolating in your mind, you’ll soon be filtering

La Spezia

La Spezia Shore Excursions

12 June, 2018

Standing on the Ligurian Sea with distant views of the Apuan Alps, the commercial Port of La Spezia is also home to Italy’s main naval base.

Portovenere

Portovenere (Cinqueterre) Shore Excursions

7 June, 2018

The small port of Portovenere stands on a peninsula overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia on the eastern coastline of the Italian Riviera. It is a charming village notable for the colourful houses which surround its ancient fishing harbour.

Truffling Out the Truth About “The Diamond of the Kitchen”

4 June, 2018

Mysterious, unique and illusive, truffles are the snow leopards of the culinary world. These highly coveted morsels are really fungi that enjoy a synergetic relationship with the trees that host them. Unfortunately, little is known about the formative, below-ground years of the truffle, making it impossible to grow in an artificial setting – and impossible to find in the wild without dogs or pigs to hunt it down. Despite these disheartening facts, truffle-hunters needn’t fear – there are places all

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