Italy

Sweeping views across a green valley to a rocky mountain from the ancient theatre at Segesta in Sicily.

Sicily Road Trip: Plan The Ultimate 14 Day Sicily Itinerary 

Danielle

Big scenery, epic history, rich culture, amazing food and wine: this is road tripping at its very best. In this post, we share our ideal 14 Day Sicily Itinerary, taking in the top attractions right across the island for a …

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The incredible ocean and peninsula views from Grotta delle Brocche Rotte were a highlight of our Sardinia Itinerary

An Action Packed Two Week Sardinia Road Trip Itinerary

John

Our two-week Sardinia itinerary takes you on a road trip to the very best beaches, mountain scenery, sparkling coastline and historic sites that make this diverse and beautiful island so unique.

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The Heavenly Highlights Of Assisi

Danielle

We’re standing in the arched doorway of the Porziuncola, a tiny stone chapel said to have been restored by a young man named Francis, shortly after he renounced his wealth for a life of poverty in the early 13th century. Around and …

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A Nice Chianti Classico – Road Tripping In Tuscany

John

If two wine apprecionados were ever going to officially start their latest grown-up long-haul adventure somewhere, what better place to ease into it than among the awesome architecture, heavenly frescoes, tasty fare and, of course, the divine vines of Italy’s romantic Tuscany? Having …

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Hill Town Hopping Through Central Italy

John

It’s a beautiful, sun-drenched morning and we’re driving through tranquil rolling hills, past the occasional vineyard and olive grove, and tiny picture-perfect rural villages. We’re so distracted by the scenery that it’s a while before we realise the roads are getting …

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The Marvellous Mosaics Of Ravenna

Danielle

We’re sipping frothy cappuccino in a café on a charming cobbled street while I run a crash course on the small town we’ve just arrived in. It’s a little over an hour since we decided to day trip here from …

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Eat, Drink, Marvel, Repeat: A Wander Around Bologna

Danielle

We had one major objective for our trip to Bologna: Eat ragu. Everything else would be a bonus. Having grown up on Spaghetti Bolognese, this was – for me – effectively a pasta pilgrimage. I’d done my research though and I …

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A 36-Hour Flirtation With Florence

Danielle

We were definitely easing into our travels when we picked Florence as our launch pad for a stint in Italy. With 36 hours in the Renaissance city followed by two weeks in the region, drinking all the wine, eating all the food, drinking all the …

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Diving into the past in the Bay of Naples

Danielle

We’re staring down a wide, stone-paved roadway that winds off into the distance. Nearby, low walls of crumbling brick trace out the arcades, rooms and courtyards of seaside villas in what was once the summer playground of Ancient Rome’s rich and famous. It’s …

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