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10 Things To Do in Procida Island: Italy’s Hidden Gem
“Culture Capital of Italy” Location: Campania Region How to get to Procida Island from Naples: Ferry at Calata Porta di Massa – Procida ➡️ 40 minutes Best Tip: Exploit the Public Transport system from Ferries to Marina Grande to Buses to E-bike rentals to Mini-taxies Map of Beaches and Things To See & Do on Procida Island Among the great Neapolitan marvels I could have visited, it was my trip to Procida Island that drew me to this region of the country. Procida Island is called the Cultural Capital of Italy and for good reasons. She has lemons, large and extra sweet. Movie producers for box office blockbusters like The…
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A Guide To Monterosso al Mare
The first thing you need to know about Monterosso al Mare is that it is all about the sea and having fun in water….and lots of beach space to lay your towel…..something you won’t find in the other four Cinque Terre villages. The second thing you should know about Monterosso al Mare is that fun in water and other activities are just the tip of the ice berg to your titanic. Monterosso al Mare is like the first port of call to an epic adventure laid out for you. There is swimming, diving, snorkeling, and boating trips in some of the bluest and freshest waters in the world. Sightseeing on…
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A Full Guide To Corniglia
Magical! That is the best description I can offer about the little Ligurian village of Corniglia. Corniglia is like a fairy tale kingdom perched on top of a hill. Just beyond the cliff lies the ocean blue, an expanse of clear blue sky and deep blue water amazing in the way it provokes your memories of happiness. The journey to Corniglia herself is an adventure. Corniglia is placed o a hill surrounded by terraces of vineyards. When in season, just the smell of the fruit coming to season is enough to trap you. Between the light tree cover, small insects buzzing about, and the scents of flowers in the air,…
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Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail
Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail is one of the bucket list you need to check once in Cinque Terre! The Blue Path, i.e. the Sentiero Azzuro, is an ancient trekking path that historically connected the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. All told, the path is just over 11km long, and, for avid backpackers and walkers, just some 5 hours long. Yet, these 5 hours offer some of the most amazing sights, sounds, and scents the Ligurian region has to offer. I will not get into detail over what you can find at the various villages, I covered those in several blogs touching on each and every…
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A Full Guide to Manarola Italy
Manarola Italy travel guide: all you need to know to visit the most scenic and romantic village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, restaurants in Manarola Italy, and the best spots to get perfect views, for the perfect visit to Manarola Italy. Experiencing Liguria Culture in Tiny, Wholesome Bits The second smallest of the Cinque Terre villages, Manarola is not only the oldest of the five, but also one of the most popular tourist destination spots of the group. The little village of barely 350 souls is incredibly charming, perched as it is high above the cliff. There were many activities…
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A Full Guide To Riomaggiore
An explosion of light and sound, color and art. This is how I would describe Riomaggiore.Riomaggiore travel guide: all you need to know to visit the best town to stay in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, various accommodation options, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Riomaggiore. RIOMAGGIORE ESSENTIALS Home: Perfect base for your Cinque Terre stay View: Spectacular Sunset Harbour location Location: Village closest to La Spezia Tours: Join this popular vineyard & wine tasting tour Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Take a small group cooking class Cooking Class: Take a small…
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A Full Guide To Vernazza, Italy
Vernazza travel guide: all you need to know to visit the prettiest village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Vernazza. Introduction Most know about Northwest Italy’s sauces, cheese, veal, Baroque palaces, sculptures, wines, galleries filled with incredible art pieces, and the Alps’ scenic view. Vernazza has some of these, but not all. What Vernazza has is a cozy, feel-good atmosphere and environment that is perfect for lovers, families, tour groups, and single individuals looking to take in the sights, skyline, and homey…
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CALCATA ITALY, A Once Dying Town
And Why it is the Hippest Place to Visit this Holiday Location: Lazio Florence to Calcata, Italy – 2 hr 40 min – (235 km) via A1/E35 Milan to Calcata, Italy – 5 hr 53 min – (536.8 km) via A1 Rome to Calcata, Italy – 58 min – (52.5 km) via SS2bis My first impression of Calcata was that it was old; an ancient town with an ancient story to tell. Just as you enter, the walls are or Tufo, a volcanic rock that many homes in the region use to build. There are pits and holes all over, like on those ancient battle fortresses that have weathered wars and time…
