Visiting Rome on a Budget: A Travel Guide
Explore Rome on a budget in 2026 with this practical travel guide covering the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and more. Discover tips, updated prices, and must-see attractions for a perfect short trip to the Eternal City.
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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: The Perfect Self-Guided Itinerary (Varenna, Bellagio & Como)
I didn’t come to Italy expecting Lake Como to be the highlight… but it completely stole the show. If you’re visiting Milan and craving a break from the fast-paced city streets, a day trip from Milan to Lake Como is exactly what you need. Think alpine mountains, crystal-clear waters, colourful…
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Attending my first Milan Fashion Week Runway Show!
Stepping into Milan Fashion Week felt like walking straight into a dream I didn’t quite believe was real. During my trip to Milan in February 2020, I had one of those surreal, pinch-me moments – I was invited to Milan Fashion Week. Not just to attend, but to experience it…
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4 Days in Milan: The Ultimate Travel Guide (Things to Do, Food & Honest Experiences)
We arrived in Milan expecting a stylish city break… but we left with a story we’ll never forget. I visited Milan in mid-February 2020, right in the middle of Milan Fashion Week – and just days before the world changed due to COVID-19. This trip was meant to be a…
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Bergamo Day Trip from Milan: Italy’s Hidden Gem You Can’t Miss
We almost didn’t visit Bergamo… and that would have been a huge mistake. While Milan often steals the spotlight in Northern Italy, there’s a quieter, more authentic destination just 45 minutes away that completely surprised me. Welcome to Bergamo – one of Italy’s most underrated cities. Tucked away in the…
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Day trip to the island of Capri from Sorrento
An island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and opposite the Sorrento Peninsula, the Island of Capri is as beautiful in real life as it is in the movies and how I imaged it to be. We spent one full day in the island of Capri whilst we were on a…
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Doing the Amalfi Coast on a Budget
The Amalfi Coast Road, the SS163 is a 50km specular road, hugging the cliffs and coves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The gravity-defying road with twists and winds from the Sorrento peninsula to Salerno and has the most incredible views of pastel painted villages and cliffs. As we were in the…
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Pompeii, the City Buried Alive
It would be impossible to visit the south of Italy and not go to the ancient city of Pompeii. Before we booked our tickets, we knew we had to spend half of a day roaming the street of Pompeii. If you’re visiting Pompeii by car like we did, take the…
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Exploring Naples in One Day
When we tell people that we are going to spend one day in Naples, we are often told that it is “dirty”, “dangerous” and to “skip it if you can”. We actually felt safe when visiting and thought it was authentic. Oh and the food… the food was something out…
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