A handpicked selection of seven of the best beaches near Lucca, perfect to escape the heat. Best Lucca beaches you can reach by car or train. Lucca is one of the prettiest towns in Tuscany. This small, pretty town is famous for its stunning ancient walls, charming piazzas and a family-friendly city center; however, it gets hot in summer! So hot, in fact, that you may want to leave the town and find solace on the beach occasionally. Thankfully, Lucca is not far from the sea. While the town itself is inland, Lucca is less than 1 hour from the coast and within easy distance to Versilia, a stretch of…

A local’s guide to 25 fantastic things to do in Rome that will make you fall in love with the city: main sights, hidden gems, exceptional tours and experiences. Rome is my hometown. I was born and raised in the Eternal City and I have been living in Rome most of my life; therefore, when it comes to recommending the best things to do in Rome, I feel confident I can give you lots of excellent ideas! We Romans love to say that there is soo much to see in the city, a lifetime is not sufficient to see Rome. Since you probably do not have a whole life, let…