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Sorrento in 11 Pictures

After taking you to Gargano and Cinque Terre, we’d like to show you another amazing Italian location; Sorrento. It’s so beautiful, that I don’t think words can do it justice. Sorrento in 11 Pictures – Prepare to be Amazed! 1) The Cliffs Sorrento was the legendary cove of the Mermaids, beautiful creatures that bewitched sailors … Read more

Warsaw with a Local

A new instalment for our Insider series! We travel to Warsaw, but unlike other times, we are not following five different insiders’ tips. We had the privilege of meeting up with Kami, a fellow blogger and Warsaw local, and discovered the city with her. Discovering Warsaw with a Local If you’ve been following our Insider … Read more

Off the Beaten Track with Adventure Warsaw

For the second instalment of our Warsaw series, we would like to take you with us on an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour with Adventure Warsaw, to unveil the soul of this extraordinary city. Warsaw and its history Warsaw is an odd city. It’s not particularly pretty, at first glance. It is a city that cannot … Read more

How to Visit Cinque Terre by Train

Who doesn’t know Cinque Terre? Follow us as we show you how to explore the area by train and foot, including quirky tips for each of the five villages. Enjoy this stunning UNESCO-listed place! **Article updated in August 2017** Why Cinque Terre by train? You just need to look at a picture of Cinque Terre … Read more

The Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo

Welcome to the last instalment of our Gargano adventure. We’ve told you about discovering the wilderness of Foresta Umbra, learning the secrets of organic farming and wandering the streets of lovely Vico del Gargano. Now, follow us in the exploration of a mystical place; St Michael’s sanctuary in Monte Sant’Angelo.

Let’s continue our Gargano exploration with the chronicle of a day out in the Foresta Umbra, translated as ‘shady forest’, an area of great natural beauty within the Gargano National Park. For more info on what to do in Gargano, check our post about the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo! My family’s memories of Foresta Umbra … Read more