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5 days in Sicily itinerary: how to see the best of Sicily in less than a week

5 days in Sicily itinerary ideas: Eastern Sicily and Western Sicily road trip ideas for all types of travelers. Sicily is a wonderful destination, blessed with beautiful archaeological sites, stunning…

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November 25, 2020
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The Path of Lemons: all you need to know about this scenic Amalfi Coast hike

Discover the stunning beauty of the Amalfi Coast walking along the family-friendly Path of Lemons, a scenic walk between luscious lemon groves and stunning sea views. Stunning sea views, limoncello…

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March 31, 2021
Amalfi Coast Travel Guides

How to take a day trip from Rome to Naples: how to get there, what to see, what you need to know

Practical tips to take a day trip to Rome to Naples by train: how to get there, what to see, why you may love it Naples is only one hour…

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June 30, 2025
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    Rome at Christmas: best things to do and itinerary ideas you’ll love

    September 26, 2025 /

    My expect guide to Rome at Christmas: discover the best things to do, tours worth taking, special seasonal events and find festive itineraries to make the most of the Christmas holidays in Rome. Christmas is a really fun time to be in Rome! When December arrives, Rome’s cobbled streets and grand piazzas get a dusting of lights and cheer: luminaries light up Via del Corso, stunning Christmas trees decorate the Spanish Steps and the city’s biggest piazzas, shop windows fill with decorations and seasonal treats and festive cheer fill the air. The festive season officially starts on December 8th, when families decorate their trees, and it lasts all the way to…

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    Essential travel guide to Lazise, a pretty and family friendly town on Lake Garda perfect for a relaxed and fun stay on the southern shore of Lake Garda, Italy. The town of Lazise is a very popular destination for families on Lake Garda, and with good reason. Located on the southern shore of the lake, with easy connections to Verona and the train network, Lazise has an atmospheric historic center, a lovely lakeside promenade, shops, restaurants, playgrounds and two characteristics that make it special for kids: a staggering amount of campsite resorts and very easy access to the theme parks of the area (Gardaland, Canova World etc!). As you can…

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    The Lake Garda itinerary you’ll love: how to see the best of this stunning lake

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    Our detailed, day by day Lake Garda itinerary to help you plan your stay, see Lake Garda’s top spots and experience the best this area has to offer. Lake Garda is one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Italy and a fantastic place to immerse yourself in quintessential Italian landscapes. The lake is one of the largest in the country and offers a varied shoreline, which spans from the low lying coasts of the south to the plunging rocky cliffs of its northernmost corner, at the foothills of the Alps (you can see a map of Lake Garda here) . This variety of Lake Garda’s landscapes is one of…

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