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Self walking tour of the Rome highlights
Rome is a great city for walking. Not too many hills (only 7!) and something to see around nearly every corner. Plus, gelato and slices of Roman-style pizza all along the way if you need a sugar or fat buzz. … Continue reading
Day trip to Lucca and Pisa
A day trip to Lucca is a piece of cake from Florence, and well worth it. Just hop on the train and go.
Off the beaten path in Florence at the Stibbert Museum
If you want to get slightly off the beaten path while in Florence, you could do far worse than visiting the Stibbert Museum.
Florence in pictures
Even in November, when the rains come and the sun rarely shines, Florence is one of the most beautiful cities we have ever visited. The old quarter is a UNESCO world heritage site and there is just one thing after … Continue reading
A day trip to Siena
If you are spending any time in Florence, a day trip to Siena is easy-peasy. Both buses and trains make the trip — we recommend taking the bus there because if you take the train you will have to walk … Continue reading
The best statues in Florence
If you visit Florence and you like sculpture at all (hell, even if you don’t like sculpture), you must must must see Michelangelo’s David. It is one of the most impressive pieces of art we have ever seen.
Day trip to Alberobello
If you are anywhere in the Puglia region of Italy, a day trip to the UNESCO world heritage site of Alberobello should be on your “must do” list. Alberobello is known for its trulli — over 1500 white-washed conical-roofed houses … Continue reading
A day trip to Polignano a Mare
If you are looking for a day trip from Monopoli, you can’t go wrong with Polignano a Mare. Located on the Adriatic Sea, and only one train stop away from Monopoli, the town is stunningly beautiful.
Five days in Monopoli
Monopoli in November? Most people wouldn’t even consider it. Good thing we aren’t most people, because Monopoli in November is lovely (even if many of the restaurants are closed and even if you have to avoid the rain showers). Monopoli … Continue reading
The dead and dying in Naples
If you have any fascination with death whatsoever, Naples is totally the place for you. Naples has catacombs. In fact, there are at least three different catacombs you can visit in Naples. We chose to visit the catacombs of San … Continue reading
