Murano Glass is famous the world over. Glass has been made in Venice for over 1000 years, and since the 13th century, the glass furnaces moved to the island of Murano. After seeing a Murano glass-blowing demonstration, I wanted something a little more hands-on to learn more about Murano glass and the art of Venetian […]
I’ve been lucky to spend several weeks in Venice this year, as the #wombatsTraveller Ambassador for wombat’s Hostels. I spent my time exploring the city and finding the best budget and free things to do in Venice, learning more about Venetian culture and of course eating all the amazing food in Venice! Unfortunately, the fabulous […]
Bologna is the capital of the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy, and a fabulous city to explore. Also known as the Capital of Italian Food, Bologna and the whole of the Emilia Romagna Region is renowned for excellent produce and cuisine, unique to this part of the world. If you only have one day […]
Do you remember that beautiful Italian city I was talking about a couple of months ago; Trento? I said it was the loveliest city in Italy that you’d probably never heard of. Well, now I want to talk about the whole region of Trentino, which you might not have heard of either! While I was […]
Burano Island in the Venice lagoon is one of the most colourful places I have ever visited. Burano makes a wonderful day trip from Venice, and as yet is still relatively quiet compared to Venice itself. If you want to experience a different kind of Venetian beauty, then a Burano day trip is a must. […]
Souvenir shopping in Venice can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of shops and stalls selling an array of cheap gifts and trinkets, but if you are looking for authentic Venice souvenirs then you have to be a little more careful when deciding what to buy in Venice. Avoid the fake knockoffs and seek out these […]
There are no roads on the island of Venice, so the public transport in Venice works a little differently than other cities. However, once you have figured it out, getting around Venice is pretty easy although it can be expensive. I’ve written this Venice transport guide to help you figure out how to navigate Venice […]
Venice is an incredible city, and although its popularity has made it expensive, there are still ways to visit Venice on a budget. Whether you’re backpacking Venice or just looking for a holiday in Venice without breaking the bank, I’ve got you covered with these tips! Know Before You Go to Venice The Best Time […]
Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan… Italy is not short of beautiful cities. These are all cities you will have heard of before, even if you haven’t visited them personally. But what about Trento? Does that sound familiar? Probably not! I had never heard of Trento before visiting here as part of the Traverse blogger conference, but […]
I am a sucker for a good view, and for that, you usually have to go up high. However, Venice is full of beautiful vistas from the ground up, so you don’t need to get vertigo while enjoying a beautiful view. Here are my favourite places to visit with the best views in Venice – […]