Italy Travel Blogs
- Relaxing in Ventimiglia. We had considered that we would use Ventimiglia as a base and explore nearby Italian towns from it, but in the end we really liked it Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Dec 6, 2023
- Exploring Ventimiglia. We slept well and awoke to find it was bright and sunny at last. We went downstairs for breakfast. Breakfast at the Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Dec 5, 2023
- Will we ever get there? We kept on checking and checking the Trenitalia site to find out information about our train to Ventimiglia. We were supposed to leave Milan at 9.10a Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Dec 3, 2023
- It's my patron saint's day ... Next day was Saint Andrew's Day and it was pouring with rain. Peter and I have very different attitudes to rainy days on holidays Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Dec 3, 2023
- Sorry, I guess I forgot. We slept so well because we were exhausted and because our room was really dark. This was brilliant after living for Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Dec 2, 2023
- Northern Italy 2023 We have been planning this longer trip for a long time as 2023 is a very special year for us, where we celebrate both our 60th birthdays and our 30th wedding anni Posted by Pauluiza in Paul and Luiza's World Adventures | Nov 30, 2023
- From Hong Kong to Milan. Apart from several excursions to Macau, we have only travelled overseas once since COVID. That trip was very dif Posted by irenevt in A Trip to Italy, France and Monaco. | Nov 30, 2023
- Bassano del GrappaLeft Bologna on Friday and travelled by train to Bassano. Patrizia met us at the station and showed us to our hotel. Checked in, stowed our luggage, then off with Patrizia for a tour of Bassano. What a lovely town. Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 26, 2023
- Overland to Bologna Left Naples last Monday and travelled to Bologna by train. Very relaxing way to travel. No interminabile security checks to go through. No worrying about whether you can Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 23, 2023
- Exploring NaplesSpent a couple of days exploring some more of Naples. We were hoping to do a day cruise to Amalfi, but it turns out that the ferry didn't sail until the weekend, so we spent the intervening days wandering the Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 19, 2023
- Day Trip to SorrentoWednesday, day trip to Sorrento. About an hour by train from Naples. Pompeii was on the way so the train was quite full. Been to Pompeii before, no need to see it again (I'm sure the liquefied rocks haven't changed Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 15, 2023
- Portovenere and La Spezia, ItalyWe've been to the Cinque Terre a couple of times so when we were tendering at Portovenere we decided not to try to get back there again. Plus the weather was cold and windy, quite rough for the tenders Posted by Desimonetravel in Rome to Miami | Nov 6, 2023
- First day in NaplesFirst day in Naples. After a good night's sleep (and we needed that after our hectic day yesterday), we headed out to do a bit of exploring and get familiar with our surroundings. Knock on the door about 8am, breakfast Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 14, 2023
- Bari, Italy. Tuesday,14 November 2023 The weather is warming up as we slowly head further south. The chill in the air in the mornings has been replaced by a more comfortable warmth. Three layers that were necessary when we began our Posted by Jill Forster in Europe 2023 | Nov 15, 2023
- NaplesLeft Chania this morning, flew to Athens to connect to our flight to Naples. Sounded like a plan Jan. Flight to Athens was delayed by an hour. That's OK, we have a 4 hour layover in Athens. Landed in Athens, Posted by d.j.browning in Europe, A Bit of East and A Bit of West | Nov 13, 2023
- RomeAfter an overnight flight on TAP Air Portugal our driver, Fabrizio, delivered us to our hotel, the Eitch Borromini, which is right on Piazza Navona. It's a lovely 29 suite property in the old Pamphjil family palazzo that dates Posted by Desimonetravel in Rome to Miami | Nov 5, 2023
- The Po Valley Given the mountains, it's unsurprising the Alps don't have a decent airport. And with the nearest being in Milan, that's where we headed for the last leg of our trip through the Alps. Having spent 5 days Posted by kmmk17 in World Travels | Aug 12, 2023
- Ravenna, Italy. Saturday 11 November 2023 The weather has changed from cool and cloudy to warm sun and blue skies. Following our newly declared strategy of being more independent, we opted for the shuttle bus into the historic part of the Posted by Jill Forster in Europe 2023 | Nov 12, 2023
- Adelaide to Venice. Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 November 2023 Catching a plane that was leaving at 10 pm is very different from what we have been used to. It leaves a whole day to go around Posted by Jill Forster in Europe 2023 | Nov 10, 2023
- Io Ho Arrivato - My First Day Abroad in RomeIo ho arrivato.... I arrived in Italy, and my plane journey on Alitalia turned out to be exceptionally pleasant. After a morning filled with anxiety and a weekend spent frantically packing and gathering last-minute items, I felt an immense sense of Posted by ijonesnewyork in I Jones The World | Nov 9, 2023
- Heading north – Orvieto to BolzanoWhat a gem is Orvieto! [center] Orvieto Cathedral [/center] After we finished our walk along the Amalfi Coast we began to head north, to meet Kate Posted by katepluspat in ABC | Jun 21, 2019
- Ercolano, Salerno and Walking the Amalfi CoastAfter we left Tom and Mai we took the bus and train back across Italy from Bari to Ercolano, an outer suburban area of Naples. We had planned a few days here to see the ruins of Herculaneum (the name Posted by katepluspat in ABC | May 30, 2019
- Poor ItaliansI had a good laugh at dinner last night. We had dinner in our hotel, arranged by the tour company we booked the walk with. We’ve got dinner, bed and breakfast, and the dinner options are a little limited - Posted by katepluspat in ABC | May 24, 2019
- Today’s Italian experienceHi folks Just thought I’d share a little of our day with you. We are staying in Salerno, and today went to visit a site of ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Paestum. We’d read and heard a bit about it, Posted by katepluspat in ABC | May 20, 2019
- Southern Italy with Tom and MaiAfter meeting Tom and Mai in Pompeii, and hiring a car there, we spent two weeks travelling in southern Italy, staying at agriturismi. These places showcase regional products, foods and lifestyle, while providing an extra source of income for farmers. Posted by katepluspat in ABC | May 14, 2019
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