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Italy - Amalfi - Villa Rufolo Girl by stone window

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Amalfi Coast

…Ravello draws those who move more slowly. Music fills the air from April onwards, especially near Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, where the gardens seem to float above the water….

Categories Blueprints, Italy
Lake Trasimeno in Umbria Italy person standing in boat with silhouette behind

Hidden Gems in Umbria, Tuscany’s Overlooked Little Sister

…Lake Trasimeno: a tranquil place to gather your thoughts Embrace Nature at Lake Trasimeno Lake Trasimeno, Italy’s fourth largest lake, snuggles right in to the green hills of Umbria. Its…

Categories Italy

How to Plan the Perfect Tuscany Itinerary

…trigger automatic €80-300 fines that arrive months later through your rental company. Florence airport sits closest to the city centre (20 minutes by tram for €1.50) if you’re landing here,…

Categories Blueprints, Italy
A pair of pilot whales in Tenerife

What Are the Best Winter Sun Holiday Destinations in Europe?

…islands with distinct personalities. Tenerife combines beaches with Teide National Park, where volcanic rock creates otherworldly hiking. Lanzarote showcases César Manrique’s architectural genius scattered across lava fields. Gran Canaria surprises…

Categories Destinations
Spain - Andalusia - Alhambra - Landscape view from Granada

Do Not Weep Like A Woman: the real story behind those Alhambra Quotes and instagram captions in Granada, Spain

…Unlike most of the others, this work took place at the request of the Moorish Sultans, kings who used Arabic instead of Latin and who practised Islam instead of Christianity….

Categories Context, Spain
Gondolas waiting by Venice Italy

Secret Venice: how to get off the beaten track and find hidden gems in Venice

…Venice Museum or stop by the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute, a magnificent 17th-century church that dominates the skyline of the area. This is also a great place to…

Categories Blueprints, Italy
Seville Plaza Toros Bull Ring

NO8DO in Sevilla: The Secret Meaning of No8Do in Seville

NO8DO, Sevilla. The secret code of the city. It’s everywhere – but what is the meaning of NO8DO in Seville? Here we uncover the fascinating story behind the motto…  See…

Categories Context, Spain
Road through Snaefellsnes Peninsula Iceland

The Best Car Rental Comparison Sites (and How to Find the Right Deal)

…Santa Barbara – and more.  And here’s my current opinion on how to sift the car rental companies in order to find the right deal for you – without spending…

Categories Road Trips, Transport
Italy - Emilia Romagna - Rimini-Bridge to the Borgo

Why Rimini Old Town Deserves Your Time: Italy’s Historic Coast

…can hop from one place to another.” So said Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian director behind La Dolce Vita, amid one or two other global successes. He was talking about…

Categories Blueprints, Italy
Road through the beach for the best short travel quotes

101 Fun Road Trip Questions for Your Next Drive

Looking for some road trip questions to help the ride go by? When it comes to getting to know someone better, nothing beats a road trip. Maybe it’s the lack…

Categories Road Trips, Transport
Questions about Spain - stunning hillsides in Tenerife in the Canary Islands

101 Questions About Spain: The Spain Quiz for Curious People

…Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. 4) Sunday afternoon. 5) Hola. 6) 1992 7) Seven. Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera & El Hierro. 8) Punta de Tarifa. 9)…

Categories Context, Spain
Italy - Emilia Romagna - Rimini-Tempio Malatestiano interior

21 Hidden Gems in Italy: How to Get Off the Beaten Path and Discover Unusual Things to do in Italy

…Cinque Terre It’s UNESCO World Heritage Site time again with Cinque Terre, or the five lands. The five are Riomaggiore, Manrola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso and they make up a…

Categories Italy
Spain - Asturias Highlights - Picos Europa Park

How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Spain

…capital with plenty of secret spots Castilla La mancha Most people visit Castilla la Mancha on a day trip from Madrid. They zip down to the old capital of Toledo…

Categories Blueprints, Spain
Spain - Asturias - Picos de Europa landscape view

This Asturias Road Trip Itinerary Will Show You the Secret Side of Spain

…Ribadesella Ribadesella The last stop is the seaside town of Ribadesella, famous for its prehistoric Cave of Tito Bustillo, which was inhabited by humans before the year 10,000 BC.  Where…

Categories Blueprints, Spain
Galicia Spain-Green and full of mystery and mythology

Your Galicia Road Trip Itinerary: Why You’ll Love Spain’s Rugged and Wild Coast

…on board, it’s easy to wiggle your way along the coast from La Coruña to Santiago de Compostela and enjoy an authentic Spain that few visitors get to see. I cheated,…

Categories Blueprints, Spain
Old San Sebastian

Your San Sebastian Itinerary for Spain’s Basque Country

…The best way to explore La Concha is in the late afternoon when the sun burns softer, allowing a more comfortable stroll along La Perla, a Spa facility right on…

Categories Blueprints, Spain
Twilight reflections on the water in Comacchio Italy

The Surprise You’ll Find in Comacchio in Italy

…a thick Italian night sky reflected on water, the taste of la dolce vita still whispering on the tongue. A sense, even, of glamour and adventure.  But not eels. Highly…

Categories Footprint, Italy
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