Nestled on the southwestern shore of Italy’s stunning Lake Garda, Desenzano del Garda is a charming spot that blends summertime relaxation with rich history. It is an ideal destination for anyone looking to easily (and affordably) experience Italy’s lake district. It’s also remarkably accessible and a perfect waypoint for travelers exploring Northern Italy. Desenzano delContinue reading “Two Day Itinerary for Desenzano Del Garda and Sirmione in Italy’s Lake Region”
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What to See in Northern Italy – Two Week Northern Italy Train Itinerary & Map
There is so much to see in Northern Italy from quaint Alpine villages to bustling urban centers to charming historic towns. Given its variation, it can be difficult to determine what and where to prioritize. That’s why we’ve created this two-week best of Northern Italy itinerary; to guide you to the highlights, as well asContinue reading “What to See in Northern Italy – Two Week Northern Italy Train Itinerary & Map”
14-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary for Winter
You’ve decided to visit Iceland, and decided that you want to drive the country’s Ring Road. Yet, with so much to see and do in such a limited timeframe, the challenge lies in crafting the perfect – tailored-to-you – itinerary. First things first, if you aren’t yet 100% convinced that a Ring Road trip isContinue reading “14-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary for Winter”
Ultimate 3-Day Turin Itinerary: Top Sights, Dining, and Day Trips
Turin deserves a spot on your Italian itinerary. It’s not a hard city to make a case for, which makes it perhaps all the more surprising that it’s not thronged with tourists. Turin, or Torino in Italian, was Italy’s first capital; it’s the home of mega-Italian exports like Fiat, Lavazza and Eataly; its an elegantContinue reading “Ultimate 3-Day Turin Itinerary: Top Sights, Dining, and Day Trips”
Elizabeth Bay, Namibia: A Photo Essay of the Fallout Amazon Prime TV Series
Have you been watching the Amazon Fallout TV Series (2024)? We have. And while marveling at the post-nuclear sets. we started to see things that looked familiar — places that we felt we’d been. And perhaps some of you felt the same… After watching the same scenery across several episodes, we realized that many ofContinue reading “Elizabeth Bay, Namibia: A Photo Essay of the Fallout Amazon Prime TV Series”
Ultimate Guide to Milan: 3 Day Itinerary & Northern Italy Day Trips
For many visitors, Milan is a love-it or hate-it destination. The city is Italy’s economic engine with more skyscrapers, wealth, and commerce than its neighbors. Throw in its gray winter weather and Milan doesn’t conform to the foreign fantasy of the Bel Paese. To love Milan is to appreciate what makes it unique in Italy,Continue reading “Ultimate Guide to Milan: 3 Day Itinerary & Northern Italy Day Trips”
9 Tips for Planning the Perfect Iceland Road Trip
Over the past decade, Iceland has transformed from an off-beat destination to a popular bucket list adventure. Frankly, it’s surprising this didn’t happen sooner. Iceland has something for everyone, whether you want to immerse yourself in awe-inspiring nature, witness epic scenery from a tour bus or soak in natural hot springs. In 2018, over 2.3Continue reading “9 Tips for Planning the Perfect Iceland Road Trip”
Sassi di Matera, Italy City Travel Guide: Three-Day Itinerary
Matera’s claim to fame is its Sassi. ‘Sassi’ literally means rocks in Italian, but Matera’s Sassi aren’t stones, they’re homes. These homes date back to prehistoric times and are believed to be Italy’s first dwellings. They were inhabited continuously until the 1950s, when the Italian government proclaimed the structures and their inhabitants a national disgrace.Continue reading “Sassi di Matera, Italy City Travel Guide: Three-Day Itinerary”
The Essential Guide to Calabria, Italy’s Under-Visited Southern Gem
You don’t go to Calabria on your first trip to Italy. For the serious Italophile, Calabria’s distance from the tourist track is what lures you south. Whether you want to sunbathe, hike, sample local cuisines, or visit museums, Calabria has a destination for you. There are so many enticing activities that, if it was easyContinue reading “The Essential Guide to Calabria, Italy’s Under-Visited Southern Gem”
Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs
Picture yourself on the beach in Italy, sunning on a recliner, umbrella positioned just so, Aperol spritz at hand. It sounds luxurious (meaning, expensive), but renting a beach chair in Italy can be simple and affordable. This guide explains the straightforward process to renting beach chairs, as well as some Italian beach etiquette and helpfulContinue reading “Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs”
Roam The Reaches 