What to do in Rome? Italy's capital is a living museum of history, but also offers romance, good food, sport and a big dose of religion. We've listed our top tips for a holiday or weekend in Rome, and if you want to, feel free to add your own!
Read moreThe flowery coast of Italy, how charming does that sound? We were very curious to see more of this famous Italian region, but travelling by motorhome in Liguria turned out to be anything but easy. At least in the middle of high season.
Read moreWe have to admit that we fell in love with Umbria in Italy, and we understand why this part of the country has sometimes been called the green heart of Italy. Here the olive groves are dense, the hills are intensely green, and the small medieval villages bustle with everyday life, while vegetables are bought and sold in the squares. Somehow this feels like the genuine and real Italy, far from the touristy parasol beaches on the coasts.
Read moreIt is not difficult to understand why Chioggia in Italy is called Little Venice. Like Venice, Chioggia is a city of canals, bridges and boats. Here you can wander around medieval houses in charming neighbourhoods, but without the crowds of tourists that Venice has.
Read moreWho doesn't want to take the opportunity to shop for wine in Italy? We took the motorhome to the wine regions north of Verona to make some smart wine purchases in Valpolicella. Here we took the opportunity to visit the candy shop for wine lovers. We have been to Valpolicella several times before and visited the vineyards. This time we decided to shop smart and cheap at a cantina.
Read moreLago di Braies, or Pragser Wildsee as the lake is called in German, is a magically beautiful alpine lake in the Dolomites in northern Italy. We have driven here with the motorhome and despite clouds and rain we had a quiet and nice evening at this beautiful Italian alpine lake.
Read moreThe world's smallest country is located in the centre of Rome and is called Vatican City. It is home to the Pope, who is the head of state, Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. In the world's smallest country, you can see famous sights such as Michelangelo's ceiling painting, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. This microstate is located unnecessarily the city of Rome, which explains how small the country actually is!
Read moreVisiting the Colosseum in Rome is powerful! This impressive amphitheatre was completed in 80 AD and was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphiteatrum Flavium). You should also visit the Roman Forum, the large Roman square that feels like a whole neighbourhood. Today we're sharing smart tips for visiting the Colosseum in Rome and the Roman Forum... without spending all day in a queue.
Read moreThe Cathedral of Otranto in southern Italy is sometimes referred to as the Church of the Skulls of Otranto, and there's a very good reason for that. A total of 800 skulls adorn the walls of this church, and they are called the martyrs of Otranto. This area of Puglia offers beautiful beaches, azure sea and good food, but also a violent history.
Read morePuglia, or Apulia as it is called in Italian, is the region in southern Italy that goes down in the 'heel'. Where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet, you'll find everything from architecture and ancient culture to good food and long, beautiful beaches. Puglia is the Italians' own holiday paradise, and it's not hard to see why they love this part of Italy.
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