Things to do in Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland, is an international city with French, Italian, and German influences visible in the architecture, food, and languages spoken. It is also a vibrant city beautifully located along Lake…
10 Great Things to Do in Turin
Turin is a vibrant city with lots of things to do and see. It is located in the Piedmont region of Italy, sitting at the foothills of the Alps. On…
Practical suggestions on hiking the Cinque Terre
Here are some suggestions on hiking the Cinque Terre: After spending 5 days in Cinque Terre, we discovered several things that may be useful to other hikers. I bet you've…
How to best spend 5 days in Cinque Terre, Italy
Hiking the Cinque Terre - a 5 day plan Cinque Terre is a string of 5 enchanting villages nestled into the rugged Ligurian coastline. They are within the Cinque Terre…
Best of Riomaggiore – gateway to colorful Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore - Cinque Terre - arrival and orientation Riomaggiore is the first Cinque Terre town when coming from the south. If you arrive by water, you’ll be immediately struck by…
Beautiful Things to See in Monterosso al Mare – Cinque Terre
Monterosso al Mare - Cinque Terre Monterosso al Mare is the largest of the Cinque Terre villages with a population of about 1,500 residents. It is also the only town…
How to best enjoy Manarola, Cinque Terre
Manarola - Cinque Terre Manarola is truly a jewel of Cinque Terre. It's another lovely town in the string of the five villages. It lies between Riomaggiore and Corniglia and…
How to Best Enjoy Corniglia, Cinque Terre
Corniglia - Cinque Terre Corniglia is a charming hamlet nestled into a 330- foot high hilltop and surrounded by terraces and vineyards. It lies in the middle of Cinque Terre…
How to Best Enjoy Vernazza Cinque Terre
Vernazza, Cinque Terre Vernazza is an enchanting little town in the heart of Cinque Terre. Its colorful buildings, lovely setting against the terraced mountainside, and the Ligurian Sea make it…
How to Spend One Day in Milan
While Milan is a fashion and commercial center of Italy, it is also a charming city well worth visiting for at least one day. I have traveled all over Italy…