The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Cinque Terre might be the most screenshot corner of the Italian Riviera, and that’s precisely the problem. The five once-remote fishing villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso—have become a global symbol for “Italy in pastel,” thanks to guidebooks, Instagram, and the ease of hopping on a train from Florence or Milan. The question is no …
Is Cinque Terre Worth Visiting? What to Know Before You GoRead More
A first-timer’s 7-day Sicily itinerary that loops the island clockwise from Palermo to Catania. This itinerary covers roughly 600 km of cities, ancient ruins, and coastline and is best driven in late spring or early fall. If you are planning a trip to southern Italy, this Sicily Itinerary is one you won’t want to overlook. …
One Week in Sicily – Itinerary for the Island’s Best SightsRead More
If you want mountain scenery that feels almost unreal but do not want to spend your vacation gasping up steep switchbacks, the Italian Dolomites are perfect. This list of hikes in the Dolomites can still give you towering limestone walls, emerald lakes, wide alpine meadows, and even those classic rifugios. The routes I chose are …
Best Hikes in the Dolomites: Iconic Day Hikes & ViewpointsRead More
If there is one trek in the Dolomites that truly lives up to the hype, it’s the Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike. You get those postcard‑perfect peaks from every angle, a World War I battlefield under your feet, rifugi where you can stop for a break, and enough loose gravel and steep sections to remind …
Tre Cime di Lavaredo Hike: A Complete Guide to the Big Loop in the DolomitesRead More
Cinque Torri loop is one of the best hikes you can do in the Italian Dolomites if you like the outdoors. Located in the Italian Alps, Cinque Torri (Five Towers) is a rock formation near Cortina d’Ampezzo, famous for its distinctive five towers and rich WWI history.
Cinque Torri Hike: Complete Guide to the Loop Trail in the DolomitesRead More
Lake Garda is the largest and arguably most beautiful lake in Italy. Located in the northern part of the country, on the border of the Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto regions, the lake is surrounded by a variety of mountain ranges, beautiful rolling hills and many little towns, one more beautiful than the next. But although charming, …
Where to Stay in Lake Garda: Comparing the Best TownsRead More
Planning to spend 10 days in Italy and not sure where you should start your itinerary? You cannot go wrong with a country like Italy, no matter which way you go. From the hub of Rome to the Amalfi Coast, Italy is simply gorgeous and therefore a must of any European itinerary. I visited Italy …
10 Days in Italy Itinerary: 4 Routes for First-Time VisitorsRead More
Thinking about spending 3 days in Florence? Great choice! I think that’s the perfect amount of time to spend in this great European city. Florence is an amazing destination with beautiful architecture, historical buildings and great monuments sprinkled all around, so all you need is a good itinerary.
Explore Florence in one day? No way, right? Well, yes and no! Florence is one of the most fantastic cities in Europe, filled with iconic landmarks and historic monuments, the cradle of the Renaissance. Thinking that you can exhaust a city like that in just 24 hours, would be unrealistic, but with this itinerary you’ll …
