Best places to eat in Gorizia, Italy

By Larch GauldMarch 2, 2021April 24, 2021 Italy, Europe, Food & Drink, Travel Guides Gorizia 17 Comments

Gorizia in the north-east of Italy blends its Italian, Austrian and Slovenian heritage. A guide to the best places to eat in Gorizia.

28 of the Best Weekends in Italy

By Larch GauldNovember 16, 2020May 10, 2021 Italy, Europe, Travel Guides getaways, weekends 10 Comments

Indulge in a tour of 27 of the best weekends in Italy for your perfect Italian getaway.

25 of the Best Castles in Italy

By Larch GauldOctober 5, 2020July 11, 2021 Europe, Italy Castles 10 Comments

With amazing food, stunning scenery, friendly people, a lyrical language and awe-inspiring architecture, what is there not to love about Italy? Wherever you go, there seem to be an Italian castle, palazzo or magnificent villa to wander around. Italy is full of castles, palazzos and fortresses. Sadly some have fallen into disrepair, while others have……..

UNESCO Sites Off the Beaten Track – Europe

By Larch GauldOctober 18, 2019May 10, 2021 Europe, Belgium, Bulgaria, England, France, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain UNESCO 16 Comments

I recently visited the Isle of Man which I discovered is the only whole nation to be a member of the UNESCO world network of Biosphere Reserves. This got me thinking about other lesser known UNESCO sites that are off the beaten track. I reached out to some of my fellow bloggers and the result is this……..

10 Day Trips from Bologna

By Larch GauldJune 11, 2019June 2, 2020 Italy, Europe Day Trips, Italy 18 Comments

I love Bologna and have spent many days just wandering around the city absorbing all the sights, sounds and delicious smells. But sometimes, you need a change of scenery and, using Bologna as your base, there are so many delightful towns that you can easily get to from Bologna as a day trip. With help……..

Best Things to do in Imola, Italy

By Larch GauldMay 27, 2019July 9, 2021 Italy, Europe

I must admit that when I think of Imola, I immediately think of Formula 1 motor-racing and the tragic death of Ayrton Senna, but earlier this month I had the chance to spend a day in Imola and discovered there is more to the town than just motor-racing. Where is Imola? Imola is in the……..

7 of the Best Things to do in Ravenna, Italy

By Larch GauldMay 16, 2019July 12, 2021 Italy, Europe UNESCO 6 Comments

Whether you are on a road trip through Italy or fancy a day out from Bologna or one of the other Italian cities, don’t miss out the beautiful city of Ravenna. Just a short train journey from the centre of Bologna through the beautiful countryside. Famous for its mosaics, Ravenna sits to the south-east of……..