The independent state of Vatican City is essentially the smallest country in the world. Within the state borders you can find some of the most beautiful architecture, including St Peter’s square and St Peter’s basilica, ancient history, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, ...
Visiting the Colosseum was top of my list for my first visit to Rome, and it was one of the only things I researched a bit before our visit. Naturally popular tourist attractions are notorious for needing to pre book, and although you can go along to see it from the outside, I wanted to make ...
As a first timer visiting Rome this year, I had high hopes for the Italian capital after I got a taste for Italy in Florence last September. As always when visiting somewhere new, I had some specifics in mind that I wanted to see and do – the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain, sample the ...
The towering red roofed dome of the famous Florence cathedral is what makes the city recognisable, and the cathedral itself, the square in which it sits along with other religious architecture and many cafes and shops is the most visited area of Florence. Right in the historical centre of the ...
Italy is known for some of the finest things in life, incredible food, even better wine, fabulous fashion and a lifestyle that encompasses all of the above. You will absolutely find all of these things in Florence, and if you’re looking to splash out and enjoy a bit of luxury on a visit ...
It’s been over a month since I was in Florence, for what was my first trip ever to Italy. Without a doubt one of my favourite things in any new city is discovering the best views, both the typical Instagram-worthy and the more authentic that don’t always make it onto trending ...