Italy
Pisa A two-week road trip. Five days of hiking in the Dolomites. Then down to the Amalfi Coast, followed by Puglia, and finally back up to the Cinque Terre before heading home.
The Cinque Terre: A Journey to the End of Dreams.
Who hasn’t dreamed of strolling through colorful villages perched on steep cliffs, left breathless by the beauty of the landscape? The Cinque Terre is a bit like that. A concentrated dose of magic where untamed nature meets millennia of history.…
Puglia, the “heel” of Italy
After a night of heavy drinking at the resort where we’re staying, followed by a somewhat rough wake-up, we set off to explore Puglia—specifically, Polignano. History of the Town The town is breathtakingly beautiful, perched on a cliff dotted with…
Alberobello and its trulli in Puglia
We hit the road early this morning to head down to Puglia, With another ten hours or so under our belts, we realize we’ve bitten off more than we can chew with our travels; fatigue is building up and really…
Pompeii, the City Frozen in Time
One of my dreams is finally coming true! Ever since I was a child, I’ve dreamed of seeing Pompeii! As you already know, I’m crazy about volcanoes; I find this work of nature to be the most incredible and ferocious…
Let’s head to the jewel of Italy
After walking in temperatures of around fifteen degrees with the mountains on the horizon, the warmth and the salty sea air do us a world of good. We’ve found another way to recharge. Despite the crowds, we still manage to…
Lake Braies, the majestic
The trail around the lake is nearly 4 km long, with ascents and descents; the lake is located at an elevation of 1,496 m. It is one of the deepest lakes in the region. In fact, this lake is surrounded…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
The road leading to Cortina d'Ampezzo is no walk in the park! Once again, we’re surprised that a 45-kilometer drive takes us more than two hours on these winding roads. At first, the sun was still out, lighting up the…
A Road Trip in Italy
We are at the lake, at an elevation of 1,534 meters; the lake is 300 meters long and 22 meters deep in some places. The lake’s name comes from the Caricaceae, a family of plants with broad, lobed leaves. It…
Tips for Pisa
I’m going to dedicate this final post to the city of Pisa to give you some tips, tell you what we liked and didn’t like, and share the must-see sights and restaurants. If you have the chance to visit Pisa—even…
Florence, a city bursting with color
This morning we're taking the train to Florence.From Pisa Central Station to Firenze S. M. N. (Florence), the trip takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and costs us 8.5 euros per person one way.A mountainous landscape comes into view,…
Pisa: Discovering the Leaning Tower
After enjoying a good cappuccino, we strolled through Pisa. Small narrow streets, old buildings with the charm of warm and colorful countries. A bit of history: the origins of Pisa JLet me give you a brief history of Pisa. Its…
City Trip to Pisa
We’re heading to Pisa, Italy. This will be my first time in Italy, but I’ve always wanted to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and it’ll also be a chance to test out this new blog. We’re leaving from Charleroi,…
