My Two Night Trip of Habsburg History And Adriatic Beauty. Trieste: who knew a hidden gem on the Adriatic coast would become one of my favourite Italian cities?
Things to see
Teatro di Marcello – An Ancient Theatre in Rome
Roman Nights at the Teatro di Marcello or Theatre of Marcellus: Long before the Teatro di Marcello (Theatre of Marcellus) was completed, tragedy and drama had already played out at this open-air theatre in Rome. Teatro Marcello was the plan of Julius Caesar but he was murdered in 44BC and the construction of the theatre […]
Shopping
No Place Too Far – Scarpa
Inspired by Scarpa’s Tagline – No Place Too Far, we visit Asolo: Scarpa’s tagline “No Place Too Far” describes the company’s challenge when it comes to producing quality hiking, mountaineering and other outdoor activity shoes. For us, it takes on another meaning. Scarpa Shoes We’ve always liked Scarpa shoes for hiking and have also come […]
Eating and Drinking
Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 1
DAY 1 – WALKING THE PROSECCO HILLS: Day 1 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills hiking holiday is arrival day. By the time all our group members arrive and we get to the Hotel Contà, there is just time to unpack and get ready for a quick briefing and dinner. Welcome Dinner For our welcome […]
Getting Around
How to Get to Portofino
How to Get to Portofino by Air, Train, Bus and Ferry: Portofino is located about 45km east of Genoa on the eastern stretch of the Italian Riviera. Genoa is the hub for all transportation along the Italian Riviera and from Genoa to Portofino travellers have a choice of travel by train or ferry. Portofino is […]
Useful Facts
A Charming and Comfortable Stay in Turin
In Centro Torino Charme Appartaments was a Delightful Place to Stay in Turin: For our whistle stop visit to Turin, we stayed at the In Centro Torino Charme Appartaments. Located at 45 via XX Settembre, the apartment is in Turin’s historical centre and is close to most of the city’s attractions. Charming Host and Apartment […]
News & Events
Verona Arena – 100th Opera Festival
Opera fans in Verona are in for a treat. Arena di Verona celebrates its milestone 100th Opera Festival with some of the greatest and most spectacular operas.