Why You Should Make Bergamo Your Next Idyllic Italian Escape

Bergamo is a small hilltop town in Northern Italy, just 33 miles from flashy, cosmopolitan Milan, and yet it couldn’t be more different. Divided into the lower, new town of Bergamo Bassa, and the historic old town Bergamo Alta perched on the hilltop above, Bergamo has a lot more to offer than many people realise…

Why Picturesque Brugge Deserves More than A Day Trip

If, like me, you are a lover of cute cobbled streets, meandering canals, stunning architecture, friendly people and – hello – chocolate, then you won’t be able to resist Brugge…

The Best Way to Spend A Long Weekend in Amazing Amsterdam

The first thing that hit me about Amsterdam – there really are a lot of bicycles. It’s no joke. Second was how friendly the people are, and third, how safe it felt. The cosy, kooky city of Amsterdam feels like the sort of place where nothing bad could possibly happen. It’s like stepping back into the past…

How to Spend Three Wonderful Days in Rome

Planning a trip to Italy’s stunning capital city is a big challenge. There are so many incredible sights and things to do. Rome is big and brash and not afraid to show off it’s beauty. Stuffed to the brim with jaw-dropping buildings and art, Rome is basically one giant museum you can wander through eating gelato. So the biggest problem when planning a trip to Rome, especially…

How to Plan an Incredible Greek Island Hopping Adventure

The Greek Islands hold an unmatchable charm. The images of blue and white, cats curled up on chairs and spectacular sunsets are seared into our consciousness. No matter how many times you visit there is always that pull, calling you back again. Another glimpse at the sugar cube houses, another moussaka…

Exploring Rovinj, the Jewel of the Istrian Coast

Largely overlooked by British tourists in favour of Dubrovnik and the crystal clear waters of the Dalmation coast, Rovinj is the glittering star of Croatia’s Istrian coast. It surely won’t be long before this Italian-style beauty captures the imagination and hearts of tourists everywhere…

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