Most people assume all Italian lakes are interchangeable: beautiful water, mountains, villages, good food. But if you’re planning a trip to northern Italy and weighing up Como against Garda, you’re not choosing between similar options. You’re choosing between two entirely different experiences, and the difference matters more than most travel guides let on. The geography […]
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Naples: A City You Don’t Need to Escape From
Search for “things to do in Naples” and you’ll be told – repeatedly – to leave Naples.Take a day trip to Positano. Hop on the ferry to Capri. Ischia. Train to Sorrento. As if a city of nearly a million exists only to escort you elsewhere. But Naples doesn’t need you to leave it to […]
The Real Italy In Sun Drenched Puglia
Highlights of the trip: Trip summary: Gone are the days of Puglia being the neglected heel of Italy. Now ‘Salentoshire’ is flourishing! Italy’s deep south bakes in the heat of the Mediterranean summer but in June or September you’ll get wonderful weather and your pick of the best restaurant tables! Known for its wonderful baroque […]