Food in Florence – 10 delicious things to eat in Florence
The Italians are a nation of discerning food lovers who really care about the provenance of what they eat. But on my long weekend with …
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2 days in Florence – our perfect weekend itinerary
I spent 2 days in Florence to get a quick fix of culture and delicious Italian food. I’ve put together my own Florence 2 day …
A family holiday in the Venice Lido
Among all the available destinations in Italy, Venice is the queen of holidays in Northern Italy. Everybody knows Venice: the intricate and fascinating maze of …
Over the pass in the Dolomites: Hiking in South Tyrol
Our first day of hiking in the Dolomites had been relatively easy, as we scaled the gentler slopes of the Rosengarten range in South Tyrol. But Day 2 proved …
Hiking in the Dolomites – tour of Rosengarten in South Tyrol
Every year my friend Julia and I set off for a hiking holiday, a girl’s own adventure in which we test ourselves on the mountain …
What to eat in Venice Italy
There’s a saying that if you eat badly in Italy you must be in Venice. Being something of a foodie myself, on my long weekend …
Join me on our Venice boat tour – with Walks of Italy
The crowds of St Mark’s square swirled around us as we waited at the Lion of Venice column for our Venice boat tour to begin. …
But is it Art? at the Museion in Bolzano, South Tyrol
The modern glass cube of the Museion in Bolzano sits confidently facing the river, two pedestrian bridges snaking away from it, a contrast to the …
Sustainable fashion in South Tyrol, Italy – WAMS socks and Re-Bello
The beautiful region of South Tyrol in Italy ticks lots of boxes; picturesque Alpine farmsteads, clear as crystal mountain air, stunning views of the Dolomites …
A drive along the west coast of Sardinia – Flamingos, black rice and dancing candle men
In this article, our guest author, Astrid Ruffhead takes us on a drive along the west coast of Sardinia from the bustling capital Cagliari to …
Climbing my very first Via Ferrata – in South Tyrol
Before today I thought that a Via Ferrata was a hiking trail with some sections of ladders and cables to keep you safe on the …