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6th February 20216th February 2021 By helen

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.

22nd May 202015th July 2020 By helen

Gardens in Italy: 18 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.

10th May 202010th May 2020 By helen

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.

3rd May 20203rd May 2020 By helen

Visiting Castello Aragonese on the island of Ischia, Italy

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.

22nd April 20203rd May 2020 By helen

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.

18th April 202019th April 2020 By helen

Visiting Negombo, Ischia’s best thermal spa – review and advice for your visit

Visiting the beautiful and relaxing Negombo thermal spa is one of the most popular things to do in Ischia. Read my review for everything you need to know and get tips for your visit.

2nd January 202017th January 2020 By helen

Eight under-the-radar European city breaks for 2020

Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 8 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2020.

21st December 201917th April 2020 By helen

Procida travel guide: How to visit Italy’s most colourful island

Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.

9th October 201910th May 2020 By helen

Things to do in Ischia, Italy

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,

9th May 201924th July 2019 By helen

How to visit Herculaneum (and 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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