Whilst the total mileage of this Rome itinerary is not very long, the wonders that you will see are great and include a bustling market, ancient ruins with a colony of cats, an elephant, an architectural wonder, lunch in the most beautiful square in Rome, and a multi-functional castle...
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by land area at just 0.44 square kms, and Rome’s most popular tourist attraction. It is home to the Pope, Head of the Catholic Church, and a destination of pilgrimage for many. The main attractions in Vatican City are based around St Peter’s...
You probably know this already, but Venice is a gem – one of a kind, a picture postcard, straight from a movie set. In fact, Venice has the nickname of La Serenissima which translates as ‘most serene,’ meaning that if you get lost in Venice, there are worse things that could happen to you...
The stunning city of Venice, Italy, is not without its problems, whether it’s the constant risk of flooding, water damage to its precious buildings, or the toll of over tourism in Venice due to the huge number of visitors who want to enjoy its treasures each year. As a result, it is...
A long time ago, pre-family, I visited Venice on an interrailing trip, staying in the Youth Hostel, eating pizza squares for lunch, and trying to see Venice ‘on the cheap’. This beautiful city was somewhere I hoped to return to with my other half and the kids, but we didn’t make it until...
The San Marco sestiere (neighbourhood) is the epicentre and beating heart of Venice – surrounded on three sides by the Grand Canal, it holds some of the most iconic sights and historical treasures of the city. As a result, you are likely to spend quite a bit of time in the San Marco...