Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.
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Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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Bologna is a wonderful city and a fantastic base for some of Italy’s best day trips. Read on for tips that will make all the difference for your trip to Bologna.
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Choosing where to stay for easy access to the Pompeii ruins is an important decision. In this post, I’ll tell you about the best places to stay to visit Pompeii for every type of visitor.
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Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples that’s been named Italy’s City of Culture for 2022. Here’s everything you need to know: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.
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While Ischia is only around 6 miles wide, its charming towns and villages all have something a little different to offer visitors. To help you decide where to base yourself for your visit, here are the best places to stay in Ischia.
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Sorrento in southern Italy makes a fantastic base for a holiday with some truly world-class day trips in the area. Here are the 8 best day trips from Sorrento.
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Italy has some of the world’s most heavenly gardens. From centuries-old botanical gardens in the north to subtropical gardens in southern Italy, these are the best gardens to visit in Italy.
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Giardini la Mortella in Ischia is one of the great gardens of Italy. Its planting, and its setting in a natural gorge are stunning, but it’s the love story behind Giardini la Mortella that makes it so fascinating.
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Castello Aragonese is the top-rated attraction on Ischia and for good reason – castles don’t get much more dramatic than this medieval fortress on a rocky island. If you’re planning to go to Ischia and visit Castello Aragonese, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your trip.
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