Building Dry Stone Walls in a Cinque Terre Vineyard
This article is by Claudia Cappo, a volunteer who is helping a group of Cinque Terre grape growers to raise
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A Florence Staycation Itinerary within View of the Duomo
The last time I slept within Florence’s historic city walls, it was the summer of 1997. I was sharing a
5 Renaissance exhibitions in Italy worth traveling for in 2020
As per tradition, I start the year looking for the best upcoming temporary exhibitions in Florence, Tuscany, and all of
Pietro Aretino: Not Just Pornographic Poetry
I admit that the name Pietro Aretino is one I know mostly because he is the author of I Modi,
Cinque Terre Locals Offer Sustainable Travel Tips
Should I go to the Cinque Terre? Is the Cinque Terre too crowded? I recently visited to get the lowdown
Renaissance Art in Italy: an Itinerary
In the summer after my third year of university, I signed up for a 6-week travelling course in Italian Renaissance
My Vatican Museums Survival Guide: Tips & What to See
With some 6 million visitors per year, the Vatican Museums is one of the busiest attractions in Italy. Not built
The Medici in Florence: Where to find Florence’s Most Famous Family
The Medici family name is intertwined with the history of Florence: with the enormous gains of their bank, the Medici
How to Travel the Cinque Terre in Winter Too
On a recent trip to Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre, I discovered that I love this famous place as much
How to avoid tourists in the most touristy places in the world
On a recent trip to London, I took a look at what tours Context Travel had on offer for my