One of everyone’s favourite corners of the Mediterranean, it’s hard to go too far wrong in Italy. What you’ll have to watch out for most, are the crowds: as Italy has seen a huge growth in mass tourism over recent years.
Away from the usual suspects of Venice, Florence, Rome, Amalfi and the Cinque Terre, there are plenty of gems to be discovered travelling in Italy. For a more authentic experience and fewer tourists, we recommend heading south and inland. However, it is possible to explore even postcard-Tuscany, away from the masses!
There are plenty of reasons to tour Italy by train – forget renting a car – and instead sit back, relax and watch the vistas of Italy unfold as you enjoy a lunchtime glass of chianti on one of Italy’s world-class Frecce trains. Or, take the slower rail route… here’s why train travel in Italy … Read more
The obligatory question: Is it sinking? Venice, as we all know, has been sinking—for many years. But that is not solely due to the weight of visitor footsteps on its ancient lanes and bridges. Venice floods around 100 times each winter, and is estimated to be sinking at the rate of 2mm per year. As … Read more
I’m lucky enough to be no stranger to Tuscany. Over the past few years I’ve been able to enjoy a few visits to the region, mainly to Florence itself. This time, however, I was looking to escape the mad(ding) crowds of Renaissance masterpiece seekers in Florence, as the heat, humidity and sheer volume of people got the … Read more
