If there is one Italian region that had been making us dream for years, it is the Cinque Terre. With their colourful houses clinging to the cliffs, their small fishing ports, their terraced vineyards and their trails offering exceptional panoramas over the Mediterranean, these five villages are among the most beautiful in Italy. During our …
Tuscany is one of those Italian regions that immediately captures the imagination. From the very first kilometres, the landscapes seem almost unreal: hills covered in cypress trees, roads winding through vineyards, hilltop villages with stone facades bathed in golden light… Here, every turn feels like stepping into a postcard. But Tuscany is more than just …
This is our second stay in Venice, and what a joy it is to return! The charm is still there! You would have to be very demanding not to fall under its spell. Nicknamed the “Serenissima,” it is a unique city in the world, located in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region. It is famous …
Venice is surrounded by several islands of varying sizes and levels of fame. The most popular and touristic ones are Murano and Burano. If you are planning a stay of several days in Venice, it would be a shame not to visit them. Often less frequented than Venice, these islands offer more tranquility and the …
Verona is located in northern Italy, in the region of Veneto. It is best known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, as well as its association with the famous works of Shakespeare, notably “Romeo and Juliet.” Located just an hour from Lake Garda, it would be a shame to miss it if you spend …
Lake Garda is the largest of the northern Italian lakes, stretching 52 kilometers in length, and is undoubtedly the most visited. It is located between Lombardy to the west, Veneto to the east, and Trentino-Alto Adige to the north. Due to its location, the lake enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, which allows for lush vegetation, …
What to do in Sirmione? Grottoes of Catullus Located at the very tip of the Sirmione peninsula, these Roman ruins are the remains of an ancient villa. The site is quite large and also includes a museum with objects, paintings, and mosaics found during excavations. Visitors can learn more about the villa’s history and the …
We started our road trip in Northern Italy with a visit to Lake Maggiore. Our main goal was to explore the Borromean Islands, but we also took advantage of our stay to visit the villages around the islands. Lake Maggiore is a true Italian postcard come to life: villas, flowers, orange trees—it’s quite different from …
This city was buried, just like Pompeii, during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Upon arriving at Herculaneum, you’ll be surprised by two things. Firstly, the surrounding modern constructions. Herculaneum is relatively small and encircled by modern houses and buildings! The contrast upon arrival is striking, and one wonders how and why they …
Pompeii Buried in 79 AD during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, much like Herculaneum, Pompeii has remained frozen in time like an image in a book. Visiting Pompeii is like stepping back in time and immersing yourself in what a Roman city was like at that time. Alleys, columns, houses, frescoes… numerous remnants including the …
Saint Peter’s Square What a splendor greets you as you arrive at Saint Peter’s Square! However, if you visit in the height of summer, be prepared for a long wait before entering the basilica, as the queue can be daunting and last for hours. Alternatively, like us, you can enjoy the square with its shops, …
Rome, the Pantheon Let’s continue our journey on foot through the streets of Rome. Each alley more bustling than the last, hundreds of shops, restaurants with increasingly charming facades, souvenir stores… and around one corner, we stumble upon the Pantheon square by chance. Piazza della Rotonda, at its center, hosts yet another magnificent fountain! It’s …
The Roman Colosseum If you decide to spend a few days in Rome, there are certainly monuments and neighborhoods that you should not miss. During our visit, we organized our tour of the city by neighborhoods day by day to ensure we didn’t miss anything and to avoid rushing around! Our first stop was the …
