Travel Dates: December 2024 What to do outside of La Spezia Cinque Terre – I don’t believe there is much to do in La Spezia. Most visitors stay in La Spezia as a gateway to Cinque Terre, which is what we did. Check out our blog post on Cinque Terre for more details. Porto VenereContinue reading “La Spezia & vicinity”
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Cinque Terre, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 TLDR: Cinque Terre is comprised of 5 coastal towns: Monterosso al Mare is the only one with sandy beaches Vernazza is a small village, making it easy to explore Corniglia is the only town not directly on the water, thus least visited by tourists Manarola is known for its nativity sceneContinue reading “Cinque Terre, Italy”
Milan, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 What to do in Milan Duomo di Milano – A visit to Milan wouldn’t be complete without exploring the stunning rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano. To access the terrace, you can choose between taking the stairs or the lift. Tickets for the stairs are a bit cheaper than forContinue reading “Milan, Italy”
Bologna, Italy & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Bologna Santuario Madonna di San Luca – This beautiful church, perched on a hill just outside Bologna’s city center, is a must-see. However, be prepared for a bit of a trek. If you don’t have a car, the walk from Piazza Maggiore (Bologna city center) to theContinue reading “Bologna, Italy & vicinity”
Florence, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Florence Piazzale Michelangelo – To get the best view of Florence, you’ll need to take a short trip outside the city center, but it’s definitely worth it. There’s also a replica of Michelangelo’s David statue at the spot, adding to the experience. Piazza della Signoria – Florence’sContinue reading “Florence, Italy”
Venice, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Venice St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) & Museum – Loggia dei Cavalli – We visited both the basilica and the museum, which is on the 2nd floor of the church, and spent about 40 minutes in total. The museum was definitely worthwhile because it providesContinue reading “Venice, Italy”
San Marino
Travel Date: December 2024 Don’t overlook visiting the beautiful microstate of San Marino. It is one of the world’s smallest and oldest republics, and is landlocked within Italy’s central region. The country was founded in A.D. 301 by Saint Marinus, a Christian stonemason, who was escaping religious persecution under Roman Emperor Diocletian. Must see inContinue reading “San Marino”
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Travel Dates: September 2024 Things to do in Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Walls – A visit to Dubrovnik isn’t complete without walking the iconic City Walls. To save time, I highly recommend purchasing your tickets online. We bought ours the morning of our visit, so you don’t have to worry about tickets running out. There are threeContinue reading “Dubrovnik, Croatia”
Split, Croatia & vicinity
Travel Dates: September 2024 Things to do in Split Klis Fortress – ~20 minute drive outside of Split city center, this medieval fortress offers beautiful views of Split as well as a nice stop for Game of Thrones fans (it was used as a location for the city of Meereen). We spent about an hourContinue reading “Split, Croatia & vicinity”
Plitvice Lakes National Park & Krka National Park, Croatia
Travel Dates: September 2024 TLDR: Plitvice vs. Krka National Park – Which One Should You Visit? If you only have time to visit one park, I would recommend Plitvice Lakes. The lakes are all connected with ferries and buses, which makes the park easier to explore. Krka felt more spread out, and the ferry andContinue reading “Plitvice Lakes National Park & Krka National Park, Croatia”
