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 2025
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 …
Florence, TOP free and inexpensive things to do
Which 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, the Chianti wine, and the famous Fiorentina steak. If that is not enough …
Milan: Solo Travel Guide for One day
The first time I visited Milan was during a solo travel trip to other cities like Brescia, Padova, and Venice, and I decided to spend one day exploring the world’s fashion capital. Since then, I’ve returned to Milan a few more times, including during Christmas and the summer. So I can say, I have visited …
A weekend in Lucca, a beautiful town in Tuscany
Tuscany 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 it is worth putting Lucca on your itinerary, especially if you …
8 Things You Can’t Miss in Bologna, Italy
First 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 the most common reason for not enjoying a holiday is due to expectations: people sometimes have …
10 things to do in Verona, Italy
When 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 are so many things to see in Verona, this Italian city that …
Visiting Anzio, an easy day trip from Rome
One 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 of them! I had a beautiful day trip to Anzio from …
A weekend in Trieste: top things to do
Trieste is one of the destinations that had been on my bucket list for a long time, and after visiting twice, I can confidently say it’s a city full of charm and history. My first trip to Trieste was such a special experience that I decided to return in 2022. Both times, I spent an …