Syracuse (Siracusa) is brilliant, but if you have even half a day spare, Noto is one of the easiest and most rewarding side quests in south east Sicily. It is close, compact, properly gorgeous, and you can do it without hiring a car or haemorrhaging euros on taxis. Noto is part of the UNESCO listed […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Matera is the kind of place that makes you whisper “how is this real?” every five minutes, then immediately trip over a cobblestone because you were too busy gawping. Famous for its ancient cave neighbourhoods (the Sassi) and rock churches, it is a brilliant-value city break in southern Italy, especially if you time it right […]
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Mar
Bari in Italy’s Puglia region is the kind of city that rewards the curious and the thrifty – my favourite kinda combination! It’s a proper working port with a lived-in old town, a handsome seafront, and street food that makes you wonder why you ever paid airport prices for a sad sandwich. As a base, […]
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The beautiful region of Puglia, located in the heel of Italy, is one of the easiest parts of Italy to travel well on a budget. Thanks to regional trains, walkable historic towns, excellent value accommodation and food that is genuinely affordable if you eat where locals do, it’s an all-round affordable travel win! You can […]
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Trieste is the slightly mysterious, sea-sprayed corner of Italy where espresso has its own vocabulary, Austro-Hungarian grandeur meets Italian flair, and you can go from Roman ruins to a windswept pier in about 10 minutes on foot. Compact, walkable, and brilliant value compared with Italy’s headline cities, Trieste is ideal for a one day visit […]
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Milan has a reputation for designer price tags and slightly-too-good cheekbones. But underneath the glossy shop windows, it’s a brilliantly walkable, metro-friendly city where you can see the big hitters in a single day without rinsing your bank account. This one day Milan itinerary is built for value – iconic sights, smart transport, a proper […]
Europe, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, Western Europe
Switzerland to Italy: 1 Week Itinerary for Alps, Skiing, Lakes & Milan
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Feb
Feb
This 1 week Switzerland to Italy itinerary proves you really can have it all without blowing your budget. In just 7 days, you’ll glide across the Alps on one of Europe’s most spectacular train journeys, ski at an affordable Italian resort, soak up the glamour of Lake Como and finish with culture and food in […]
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Lake Como has a funny habit of looking like a billionaire’s screensaver. All glossy water, perfectly stacked villages, and mountains doing their best dramatic backdrop impression. The good news is you do not need a private driver, a five-star hotel, or a suspiciously expensive gelato to enjoy it. A day trip from Milan is one […]
Europe, ITALY, Western Europe
Aprica Italy: The Cheap European Ski Resort You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
09
Feb
Feb
If you think skiing in Europe automatically means eye watering prices, overcrowded slopes and accommodation that costs more than your flight, let me introduce you to a place that quietly proves otherwise. Aprica is a small ski resort in northern Italy that delivers proper alpine skiing at prices that feel refreshingly old school. As a […]
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Venice has a reputation for being wildly expensive, mostly because it can be! If you follow the crowd into the first café on St Mark’s Square, order a gondola on impulse, and rely on single vaporetto tickets like they’re bus fares, your bank card will start sweating. But Venice can also be brilliant value, especially […]