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: If you are looking for a beach town, Monterosso is for you. My favorite towns were Manarola and Riomaggiore for their beautiful views. Visiting these two were similar to Vernazza, but weren’t as crowded. Monterosso al Mare Enjoy the stretch of sandyContinue 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”
Lake Como, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Lake Como Villa del Balbianello – This stunning villa, famous for its appearances in Star Wars: Episode II and Casino Royale, is one of our favorite spots in Lake Como. Admission to the gardens is €13 per person, and €24 grants you access to both the gardensContinue reading “Lake Como, Italy”
Globe Trotter 