Where to stay on the Italian Riviera: best 7 places + 1 gem This area of Italy stretches for over 300km (185 miles) no wonder you find it hard to understand what to visit and where to stay on the Italian Riviera. A must-visit is certainly the Cinque Terre, however, there are another 6 towns/cities … Read more
Where to stay in Genoa – Discover the 5 prime areas This is one of the biggest cities in Northern Italy, so no wonder you find it challenging to understand where to stay in Genoa. My favourite neighbourhood is the Historical Centre unless I have a car and in that case, San Vincenzo works better. … Read more
Where to stay in La Spezia – 3 Best Areas & Hotels La Spezia is often suggested as the budget base to explore Cinque Terre and true, it actually works very well with quick direct connections by either train or boat. In saying that this city offers more than just a place to sleep. You … Read more
Where to stay on the Mornington Peninsula – Best 7 towns The Mornington Peninsula is my local holiday area, so close to Melbourne, but a world apart from the chaotic city. I love it because you have access to the calm bay and the Ocean too for some surfing, besides an amazing countryside with so … Read more
Stay in Vernazza: Top 7 Hotels & Airbnb for couples & families Vernazza is a small town in the Italian Riviera, surely one of the most charming places on the Cinque Terre. Wherever you book your hotel, you will be just a stone away from the picturesque small harbour. Honestly, you cannot get it wrong … Read more
Where to stay in Portofino | 5 Best Areas & Hotels This is the most luxurious and glamorous village you can find on the Italian Riviera and understanding where to stay in Portofino, especially if your budget is not unlimited may be confusing. The Harbour Area is my favourite place however it comes at a … Read more
Where to stay in Salerno | 3 Best Areas & Hotels This city is often seen as the last stop towards the Amalfi Coast and is bypassed by most, which is a pity because Salerno would deserve at least a couple of nights, besides being a good budget base to explore Positano or the ruins … Read more
Where to stay in Bergamo | 5 Best areas & hotels I love this city, I was born close to it and have visited it so many times. One thing has to be said, however. It’s a big city and it’s not as easy to understand where to stay in Bergamo because every neighbourhood has … Read more
Where to stay in the Dolomites in summer and winter – BEST HOTELS & TOWNS Deciding where to stay in the Dolomites is not an easy task, this is quite a sizeable area of Northern Italy. There are so many beautiful alpine towns, skiing resorts and summer destinations that offer something for every type of … Read more
Where to stay to visit Pompeii ruins & Herculaneum | 5 Best Towns & Hotels This is one of my beloved archaeological parks in the country and possibly the world. A must-visit on any trip to Italy. But where to stay to visit Pompeii? Would I suggest staying in modern Pompeii or maybe Napoli works … Read more