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Pompeii

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

12 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)

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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Written by: Helen

Published on: 7th August 2023

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)

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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Written by: Helen

Published on: 7th August 2023

Europe, Italy

Gardens in Italy: 19 of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Italy

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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Written by: Helen

Published on: 20th June 2023

Visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como

Europe, Italy

7 tips for visiting Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como’s most beautiful villa

Visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is like spending the day inside a postcard. Read about the villa’s starring role in James Bond and Star Wars, and get tips for your visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 19th June 2023

Where to stay for the Bernina Express

Europe, Italy, Switzerland

Where to stay for the Bernina Express

The best places to stay for a trip on the Bernina Express or Bernina line railway, with hotel recommendations for Chur and Tirano and ideas for places to stay along the line.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th June 2023

Tips for the Bernina Line

Europe, Italy, Switzerland

Travelling the Bernina line from Switzerland to Italy – Bernina Express vs local train

Compare the Bernina Express vs regional trains on the Albula and Bernina rail line. Get useful tips to make the most of your trip between Switzerland and Italy.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th May 2023

Naples to Ischia ferry guide

Europe, Italy

Naples to Ischia ferry guide: The cheapest, fastest and best ways to get to Ischia

Travelling to Ischia, Italy? Read this comprehensive guide to Ischia ferries from Naples, with information on the best, cheapest and fastest ways to travel.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 4th April 2023

Holidays in Italy in September

Europe, Italy

7 of the best holidays in Italy in September

If you’re dreaming of visiting Italy in September, here are the best places to go, with weather tips, not-to-be-missed festivals, things to do and what to pack.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 25th March 2023

Europe, Italy

9 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)

Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 28th February 2023

Visiting Giardini la Mortella, Ischia

Europe, Italy

Giardini la Mortella, Ischia: visiting a beautiful garden love story

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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Written by: Helen

Published on: 1st January 2023

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