If you’ve ever wondered where photographers go to get those stunning views of Italy — you know, the ones that wind up on all of those postcards of Rome, Venice, and the Cinque Terre — look no further. The best part? From these spots, you don’t need a fancy-schmancy camera to get a gorgeous shot. Just keep in mind that to get the most out of these views, head there either first thing in the morning, or at dusk, when the light tends to...
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If you are visiting Tuscany for the first time you will quickly realise that it is no ordinary holiday area, but a total escape into a timeless way of life. Tuscany is largely rural and the landscape of cypresses, olive groves and vineyards are renowned throughout the world. For centuries Tuscans have preserved their surroundings, culture and traditions making this one of the most fascinating regions of Italy. The climate in...
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Tuscany is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, with medieval villages sitting atop hilltops, rolling hills covered in vineyards producing some of the best wines in the world and farmhouses and villas at the end of cypress-lined lanes. There are many things to see and do in the region, the hard part is really deciding how to fit everything into the days you have at your disposal! Seven days is right about the perfect amount of...
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We can always arrange a private chef to come in and cook for you, but if you’d like to leave the luxury of your Tuscan villa and head into town to dine, then DiscoverTuscany.com recommend these places. Our top 6 places we go back over and over again Lucca has a very special historical center: enclosed by its medieval, walkable walls, this characteristic makes the city quite unique in the entire world. It is a small, precious...
Read MoreOver 46 million tourists visit the boot-shaped peninsula each year! They come from all over the world, and many return again and again for a magic that only Italy can deliver. As Samuel Johnson said, “A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority, from his not having seen what it is expected a man should see.” Italians are very kind, and extremely patient (unless they’re driving). They are the guardians of...
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Originally published on thenileguide.com With pebbly beaches lined with rows of colourful umbrellas, seaside restaurants and tourists strolling along the narrow streets, it’s hard to imagine Amalfi as more than the pretty seaside resort that it is today. Nature seems to have perfectly adjusted to idea of the town nestled in the ravine of the Valle dei Mulini and set alongside the sea. Yet, the history of Amalfi is far more...
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