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
Where to stay in Milan | 5 BEST AREAS & HOTELS I grew up in Milan, I attended the University there and I am back every year. It’s a big city, made up of many areas, some of which should be avoided (more on this later). This complete guide to where to stay in Milan … Read more
Where to stay in Lake Como without a car or with it I got asked so many times by friends and readers where to stay in Lake Como with or without a car. Why? Because I was born and raised there, and I am back on a regular basis. Basically, I know a couple of … Read more
Best 7 lakes in Italy near Milan to visit including a hidden gem I was born in northern Italy and spent so much time around these lakes near Milan. Lake Como and Garda are surely the most famous but there are others. In this article, I will talk about the 7 most beautiful lakes in … Read more
Lake MAGGIORE or Lake COMO – 10 key differences I grew up between these two beautiful destinations so it’s going to be difficult for me to say if Lake Maggiore or Lake Como is better. They are both beautiful but they do have some differences. In this post, I have listed the 10 major differences … Read more
Lake GARDA vs Lake COMO – 10 key differences I know it’s hard to choose between Lake Como and Lake Garda. They are both so beautiful, however, they are also so different. In this guide, I compare the two lakes based on 10 key differences. If you are running out of time, I have organised … Read more
Where to stay in Lake Maggiore | 5 best TOWNS & HOTELS Finding where to stay in Lake Maggiore is simply not as easy because the towns along the coast are so different from each other, catering somehow to a different category of travellers. The lake was my backyard, I grew up and spent my … Read more
Where to stay in Lake Garda – 9 BEST TOWNS & HOTELS Too hard to decide where to stay in Lake Garda? No wonder, this is the largest lake in Italy, much bigger than Lake Como or Lago Maggiore. I have been travelling to the Italian lakes since I was born, sometimes for the weekend, … Read more
10 key differences: Is TAORMINA or SYRACUSE better in Sicily? Let’s compare the two destinations on 10 points including beach, nightlife and budget to understand if it’s better to visit Taormina or Syracuse in Sicily Access to Syracuse and Taormina The easiest and most cost-effective way to visit both cities from overseas is by flying … Read more