I’ve written before about LivItaly’s fabulous range of tours led by expert guides. But now that travel is restricted they’ve turned to virtual travel with a series of online experiences: LivTalks and LivWalks. I took the opportunity to watch one of their talks on a very famous Italian traveller and his relationship with the city …
Trains have always been my preferred method of travelling around Italy. I’ve even had a few trips where I travelled the whole way from the UK to Italy by rail (like my visit to the Cinque Terre). But how easy is it to take the train in Italy? And what are the advantages? Here is …
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Anyone who has visited the Cinque Terre will know why it is so popular with tourists. For those who stay more than a day or two, the five villages perched precariously on a cliff top offer a wealth of exploration and traditional Italian life. And the mostly car-free status of the area makes it an …
There are lots of language learning apps on the market. I’ve tried a few, in my attempts to improve my knowledge of foreign languages, or to pick up the basics of a new one. So I was pleased when MosaLingua asked me to review one of their apps, and I set to work brushing up my Italian. …
The village of Castel Gandolfo is an easy day trip from Rome. It is a hill town with a scenic lakeside location in the Castelli Romani region. It has a magnificent palace and gardens and a historic town centre. And it has an added quirk: part of Castel Gandolfo is outside of Italy, a part …
Roman aqueducts were a remarkable feat of engineering. They were built to last, and many are still standing today. and many are still visible today. One of the best places to see ancient aqueducts in Rome is in the Parco degli Acquedotti. But why were these structures needed, and what is there for the visitor …
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The holidays are almost upon us, and you may be wondering what to buy for your travel-obsessed friend or relative. Something they can enjoy while stuck at home, that you can buy without going to the shops. I’ve rounded up a few of the best gift ideas for Italy lovers, all of them available online. …