Pretty houses and imaginative wrought iron objects and artisan shops all around a peaceful village surrounded by pristine nature. In a nutshell that is Sottoguda, a winter wonderland in the Dolomites.
Cinque Terre is a national park and an UNESCO World Heritage site. Cinque terre is located in the Liguria region of Italy near the town of La Spezia and it’s not far from other famous tourist sites such as towns of Pisa and Lucca. Cinque Terre literally means five lands and the name refers to… Read More Why should you visit Cinque Terre in Italy?
Snapshots from Venice is a short, photo post featuring some of my favourite photos from our recent family trip to Venice. I know Venice well since I’ve visited it several times so I wanted to show my kids and my husband all the classic landmarks of Venice such as St.Mark’s square and Rialto bridge and… Read More Snapshots from Venice (August 2025)
An afternoon in Bassano del Grappa: uncovering one of Italy’s best-kept secrets is a travel blog post about our afternoon walk around charming, medieval town of Bassano del Grappa. We were in Venice when I decided that we should make a stop in Bassano on our way back home even though it was slightly off… Read More An afternoon in Bassano del Grappa: uncovering one of Italy’s best-kept secrets
There I was, among flowers of Palazzina del Cavaliere ( Genleman’s Pavilion), surrounded by a gorgeous scent of roses and other flowers. It wasn’t overpowering but it was strong and beautiful and I wanted to have a perfume which would smell so divine. I felt at ease, sun on my face, a breeze through my… Read More Exploring the Boboli Gardens: A Florentine Oasis
4 beautiful beginner hiking destinations in Italy Perhaps best known for its historic cities overflowing with art and architecture such as the capital, Rome, Italy is awash with enchanting countryside that provides the perfect contrast for a well-rounded trip. You don’t have to be a hiker to enjoy the most magnificent rural destinations: there are… Read More 4 beautiful beginner hiking destinations in Italy
Pienza is a tiny, Renaissance town in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, Tuscany. I visited Pienza a long time ago but I still remember its stunning architecture and delicious Pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pope Pius II designed Pienza in the 15th century as an ideal town. To this day Pienza’s historical center… Read More Postcard from Pienza, Tuscany
the Red Phone Box travels 