Italy

A view of Sirmione from a boat on Lake Garda

One Day in Sirmione: The Perfect Day Trip Guide for 2026

Sirmione is sometimes referred to as “The Pearl of Lake Garda”, and while that may sound like something a tourism...

Sirmione, an easy town to get to on Lake Garda without a car

How to Visit Lake Garda Without a Car: The Best Towns & Easy Routes

Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is well known for its gorgeous scenery, pretty lakeside towns, and a refreshing, relaxing pace...

Piazza Bra, the starting point for one day in Verona

One Day in Verona: More Than Just a Balcony

Verona is easily one of my favourite cities in Italy. It’s sometimes overlooked by its more famous neighbour of Venice,...

Wooden hut at the Christmas Market in Bolzano

The Magic of the Christmas Market in Bolzano: A 2026 Guide

I grew up on a rainy island and moved to another, slightly less rainy island, so I know firsthand how...

Renon light rail, soprabolzano.

London to Bolzano: The Complete 2026 Transport Guide

If you’ve decided to swap the peak of the Shard for the peaks of the Dolomites, you’ve made an excellent...

Soprabolzano, part of your 24 hours in Bolzano

24 Hours in Bolzano: How to Spend a Wonderful Day in Bozen

I recently spent a weekend in Bolzano, and left feeling like I’d barely scratched the surface of this unique Italian...

Bolzano, viewed from Castel Roncolo - part of the Bolzano travel guide

Bolzano Travel Guide: Italy’s Gorgeous Alpine City

When most people plan a trip to Italy, usually the big name cities make it onto the itinerary: Rome, Venice,...