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How to Take a Day Trip to the Borromean Islands, Italy

A small island in the middle of a lake with indistinct buildings on it. There are mountains on the shoreline in the background and there are low clouds hanging over them

The beautiful Borromean Islands (Isole Borromee in Italian) are located in the middle of Lake …

Travel Diaries – Trento

A bear statue near a city sign in Trento Italy

Gap Year Days 70 – 75 On leaving Venice we knew we needed to head …

Travel Diaries – Venice

Venice Canal

Gap Year Days 64 – 70 Our visit to Venice was a little muddled. Some …

Travel Diaries – Lake Como

Lake Como

Gap Year Days 61 – 64 We were excited to get to the Lake Como …

Travel Diaries – Milan

Milan

Gap Year Days 57 – 61 Milan was one of those places where we messed …

Travel Diaries – Bologna

Bologna

Gap Year Days 54 – 57 Bologna! The first thing I think about is spaghetti …

Things to do in Lucca, Italy

A spacious, sunny plaza surrounded by yellow buildings with green shutters. People sit under umbrellas at cafes, and fluffy clouds dot the sky.

Lucca is a small Tuscan city often overlooked by visitors to the area in favour …

One Day in Pisa

A bright, sunny view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, with its iconic tilt to the right. Tourists gather on the green lawn and in the surrounding area, enjoying the architectural wonder. The Pisa Cathedral is also visible on the left, with a bright blue sky and clouds in the background. For One Day in Pisa.

It’s common to allocate just one day in Pisa to your Italian itinerary. It’s a …

15 Fun Things to Do in Siena, Italy

Siena Italy

Planning a trip to Siena, Italy, and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of must-see …

Travel Diaries – Tuscany

A hazy view at sunset over the Tuscan countryside

Gap Year Days 43 – 54 The worst part about travelling is moving between locations. …