WHERE IS POMPEII? Pompeii is an ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy, close to Naples, that was destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Despite its tragic history, the archaeological park of Pompeii remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy and a must-visit for…
Italy national holidays 2023
National holidays are a pretty important detail for anyone living or planning a trip to Italy. During these public holidays, important events are planned in various cities that should not be missed and there are a lot of changes in public transportation. Sometimes bus and trains change their schedule and many museums remain closed. Here…
Vatican: tickets, opening hours and free entry
This post was last updated on July 15th, 2023 at 12:26 pmWHERE IS THE VATICAN? The Vatican is located in Rome. Yes, it’s not another city far away from Rome—the Vatican is just a few meters away from the other sights of Rome and can be reached with the metro. Although it is an independent…
Pantheon: photos, history and useful information
This post was last updated on January 6th, 2023 at 04:30 pmThe Pantheon is one of the most beautiful and charming tourist attractions in Rome. It is a 2000-year-old temple dedicated to all the gods: it is so well-preserved that it is still considered to be one of the most important architectural buildings in the…
Florence, TOP free and inexpensive things to do
This post was last updated on April 24th, 2020 at 03:55 pmWhich is the most beautiful city in the world? For many it’s Florence, and I would probably agree! There are so many reasons to fall in love with Florence, and make you think “I could live here forever”. Let’s begin with the amazing food,…
Milan: Solo Travel Guide for One day
This post was last updated on October 17th, 2022 at 03:23 pmThe first time that I visited Milan was back in 2014: I had planned a beautiful solo trip among other cities such as Brescia, Padova and Venice and I had decided to spend one day visiting the world’s fashion capital. Since then I revisited…
A weekend in Lucca, a beautiful town in Tuscany
This post was last updated on October 28th, 2022 at 09:20 amTuscany is one of the most famous travel destinations in Italy: good wine, picturesque towns, and incredible artwork. I can write a thousand pages about how beautiful Tuscany is but this post is dedicated to a beautiful town called Lucca. I will explain to you why…
8 Things You Can’t Miss in Bologna, Italy
This post was last updated on October 28th, 2022 at 09:22 amFirst of all, I truly believe that Bologna is Emilia-Romagna’s hidden gem. I decided to visit this beautiful city for 3 days and I didn’t regret it at all. BOLOGNA – A QUICK GLIMPSE Why have a quick glimpse of Bologna? Well, I believe that…
10 things to see in Verona, Italy
This post was last updated on April 12th, 2023 at 10:07 amWhen you hear the name “Verona” one thing comes immediately to your mind: the city where it took place the most famous story of all times, the one with Romeo and Juliet. Even though some people think that Shakespeare never actually visited Verona, there…
Visiting Anzio, an easy day trip from Rome
This post was last updated on October 28th, 2022 at 09:21 amOne of my goals for 2018 was to make more one day trips from Rome. Even though the best places around Rome can only be seen by car, there are quite a few destinations that can be reached by train. Anzio in Italy is one…