Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe, yet you can still get off the beaten path by travelling with a sense of quest rather than simply ticking landmarks off a list. Meaningful journeys send us on a search, and while we seek, we become open to being changed.
So, explore Renaissance Florence by following in the footsteps of the Medici and Leonardo da Vinci. Immerse yourself in medieval Italy by meandering the stone streets of Assisi. Bring ancient Rome to life through its buried palaces and living ruins.
Beyond the cities, Italy is also a country of national parks and protected landscapes that shelter some of Europe’s most iconic wildlife. This category brings together guides to cities, museums, landscapes and national parks, so you can experience both the cultural and natural sides of this incredible country.
When you imagine exploring Roman ruins in Rome, you probably picture famous monuments from a single ancient world. But when you get there, you realise that what you’re seeing is … Read more
Wondering what it’s like in Florence in winter? The air is crisp, mist often hangs over the Arno at sunrise, and the low winter light turns the city’s marble facades … Read more
Italy’s beauty is often defined by its cities like Rome, Florence and Venice. Yet beyond the palaces and piazzas lies another Italy, one where culture and nature walk side by … Read more
Italy is best known for its art, history, and cities, but if you’re anything like me, you also want to know where the wild Italy still survives. I began researching … Read more
This walk traces Leonardo’s life in Florence through the streets and workshops of Florence, following the places where his ideas, training, and ambitions took shape and where his art can … Read more
Florence owes its reputation as the cradle of the Renaissance not only to the genius of its artists and thinkers, but also to the powerful Medici family, who shaped the … Read more
Looking for a charming hotel in Assisi Italy? Look no further than Quo Vadis – a boutique hotel in Assisi where medieval charm meets modern comfort The moment I walked … Read more
Nero’s Golden Palace, Domus Aurea, built in the 1st century AD, was nothing short of a fantasy made real—a sprawling palace that stretched across the Esquiline, Palatine, and Caelian hills, covering … Read more
Florence is more than a city. It’s a Renaissance idea of a better world expressed through spectacular art and architecture. It is a magical place that captures your heart and … Read more
Lying about an hour west of Florence, Vinci is a small medieval Tuscan town that you probably wouldn’t even know about if it wasn’t the birthplace of history’s most famous artist … Read more
Rome was not built in a day, but… with sufficient planning, you can see the highlights of the eternal city in one day. Even better, you can see two cities … Read more
Nestled in the heart of the Umbrian hills lies the picturesque town of Assisi. While it may be most well-known as the birthplace of Saint Francis, the town’s ancient Roman … Read more
Planning a trip to Assisi? Check out these most photogenic Assisi streets with superb views of the medieval architecture and lush green Umbrian countryside Assisi is a magically atmospheric Italian … Read more
Planning a trip to Assisi? Prepare to be swept off your feet by this town’s charming medieval ambience. There’s no shortage of things to do in Assisi, whether you stay for … Read more
Towering over the southeast corner of Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio looks more like a fortress than a palace. And that is because when it was built in 1299, security … Read more