Our Italy bucket list: 50+ things to do
Italy is a country with experiences you can list for days. We’ve had a crack at pulling together our all time Italy bucket list experiences. Over 50 of them in fact! So if you’re looking for some Italian inspiration, read on!
8 of the best day trips from Bologna
Bologna is one of our most favourite cities in the world. And aside from everything wondrous about this city, its location also makes it super easy to enjoy a range of other locations. Read on for our favourite day trips from Bologna, including one where you’ll even be able to get another stamp in your passport!
How to spend one day in Parma
If you’re looking to spend one day in Parma, we’ve got you covered. Find out the best things to do and see, and of course where you need to eat whilst you visit this northern Italian gem.
A Chianti cooking class: making authentic Tuscan fare with Toscana Mia
Enjoying the taste of Tuscany is well known. Learning how to make Tuscan fare from scratch is an altogether different proposition. Read on to find out what it’s like to take a Chianti cooking class and learn to make traditional Tuscan pasta.
A Modena day trip: how to see this Italian gem in one day
Northern Italy is packed with cities that deserve a visit. Modena however, is the one that needs to sit firmly towards the top for those with a real love of Italian food. In the beating heart of Italian food culture, an unforgettable day trip awaits. Read on for our guide on how to spend a day in Modena.
A wonderful Dolomites road trip: an itinerary for non-hikers
Can you smell that fresh air? The lofty heights of the Dolomites wedged in the top corner of Italy is a little different to the bustling streets of Rome, the busyness of Venice and the artistry of Florence. In some ways it doesn’t feel like Italy at all.
We spent a week road tripping around the Dolomites taking in the best it had to offer. And all without a multi-day hike in sight. Read on to find out how you can enjoy the Dolomites at your leisure.
How many days in Venice? Our tips to help you decide
The magical city of Venice is exactly that. But how much time do you need to spend in this mesmerising city? Read on for our recommendations of how best to budget your time in Venice on your holiday.
The best gelato in Bologna
Gelato is our most favourite dessert in the world. And Bologna is the home of gelato. Mix those two together, and you have a gelato lover’s heaven. We’ve eaten more than our fair share of gelato in Bologna. Read on to find out our top picks for the best gelato in Bologna.
1 day in Verona: more than Romeo and Juliet
It’s difficult to hear the name Verona without being drawn down a Shakespearean train of thought. But the magnificent city of Verona has so much more to offer than being the fictitious setting of Big Willy’s most famous love story. If you’re exploring the north of Italy, be sure to put aside a day and spend it well here. Read on to make sure you make the most of a day in Verona.
How to spend 3 days in Bologna: Italy’s food capital
Bologna, food capital of Italy. A city we’ve fallen more and more in love with each time we’ve visited. Read on to find out what keeps us coming back to this foodie paradise.