In many parts of the world, you’re lucky enough to find a 200-year-old building, let alone a 2,000-year-old one. But not in Italy. Italy is chockfull of ancient ruins and historical marvels that are the envy of the rest of…
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval…
All over the world are walking tours and treks which have been established and enjoyed by thousands. They don’t have to be strenuous, although some are not for couch potatoes. In this article, I have singled out 8 iconic walking…
The most outstanding sites on a Europe vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Europe, natural or otherwise, that are my favourites…
It’s easy to forget that Vatican City is its own country when you visit on an Italy vacation. This centre of the Roman Catholic Church occupies half a square kilometre in the heart of Rome, Italy’s capital, and belongs on…
A trip to Italy and its wine regions not only offer excellent tastings, but also exceptional scenery, historic cities, and outstanding cuisines. If you study a map of Italy, you will, if you have a knowledge of wine, recognize immediately…
Whether it is for half a day or for several, there is a wide range of fabulous walks from which to choose on a Europe trip. The best part… they don’t have to be strenuous. My first introduction to hiking…
Rome has a whole lot to recommend itself: beautiful buildings, a warm climate, incredible food, and thousands of years of history to explore. In fact, there are so many things to occupy your time in Rome on an Italy vacation,…
Discovering world history is one of the great pleasures of international travel. In fact, if you’re a history buff, it’s the chief pleasure. In an effort to help you parse through the world’s best cities for historical exploration, on your…
Venice is not only about canals, but also a destination that will enrich your Italy vacation. Here you will come face to face with fascinating history, an abundance of culture, impressive architecture, fine cuisine and wine, and so much more.…
Florence offers the visitor so much to do and see on Italy tours, that it takes time to do justice to all the exceptional attractions. Known as “The Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” Florence is considered a cultural, artistic, and…
If ever there were a “Sophie’s Choice” between two beloved countries, this is surely it. France and Italy are two of the best-loved and most-visited countries in the world. They boast incredible cultures with long histories, great food and drink,…
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