If you only have one day in Rome, chances are you’re overwhelmed by the incredible options of what to see and do. The good news is, with this free walking tour of Rome you’ll see the top sights, with time to stop for a delicious gelato along the way. First up though, have you considered […]
Tag Archives: Europe
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Jun
Jun
A directionless wind whipped around the olive grove sending leaves fluttering and causing sunlight to dance on the red earth. “It’s the Libeccio. The crazy wind” says Giulia in her Italian-American drawl. Puglians, it seems, are well acquainted with the winds. There’s one for every day of the week, although you could experience more than one […]
01
Feb
Feb
Barcelona is a fantastic urban destination, with so much to see and do. But if you limit yourself to staying within the city, you’re missing a lot of what Catalonia has to offer. Within a couple of hours of Barcelona city, there is a myriad of seaside villages, pretty hillside hamlets, stunning secret beaches, beautiful […]
18
Aug
Aug
With headlines warning of tensions towards tourists in Barcelona, you’ll be forgiven for thinking the Catalan city isn’t as welcoming as it once was. While it’s true that the locals are concerned about bad tourist behaviour, overcrowding, and being pushed out of the central city due to increasing prices, overall the city is still an amazing […]
11
Aug
Aug
It was a last-minute decision to visit Sardinia. We were faced with an ominous gap in our schedule and were at a crossroads. Return to the home we’d abandoned when we moved to Provence earlier in the year, or travel somewhere new. Perhaps it’s no surprise that travel won this round. And Sardinia promised to […]
