A long weekend in Lombardy: Lake Como and Milan
A long weekend in Lake Como and Milan offers you the perfect taste of both sides of Lombardy, city life and lakes and mountains.
San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?
San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world but should you plan a day trip to San Marino or stay over night?
A weekend in Trento: the perfect Italy city break
The city of Trento in Northern Italy is the perfect size Italy city break thanks to its managable size to explore on foot, old-town and imposing nature.
Escape to the lakes of Valsugana, Italy’s water sport heaven
When looking for things to do in Trentino, a weekend in Valsugana of watersports at Lake Levivo and Lake Caldonazzo coupled with mountain hikes is a dream.
Cinque Terre in photos: A quick guide to Italy’s five lands
So, a few weeks ago a National Geographic editor whittled down 24k+ images to 32 on the theme of Reflection, and somehow one of mine made the cut. No credit to me, have you seen how photogenic Cinque Terre is...
Checking into Camogli, The Best of Italy
Portofino and Cinque Terre might get all the attention in this region of Italy but the colourful, small and often over looked Camogli deserves a check in to enjoy the simple slower life.
Finding silence in Cinque Terre
You come to Cinque Terre for beautiful villages, stunning photography and to gain at least a stone in carbohydrates. But in those almost haunted streets, if you listen careful, you might just find yourself...
Venice in photos: 20 postcards from the heart-stealing city of canals
It took four visits to be sure, but it can't be denied. My love for Venice goes beyond crowds and gondolas, it's the little moments that won my heart. My Venice travel guide is more photos and jumbled emotions than a list of must do's.