Venice’s magnificent Doge’s Palace is one of the most famous sights in the city and a fascinating reminder of its history and former political significance. As such, the stunning building with its intricate Gothic-era architecture should be on every first-time visitor’s itinerary. While the elaborate council rooms with their amazing paintings can be visited independently,…
How to Visit Venice on a Small Budget – 6 Tips for a Cheap but Enjoyable Stay
Beautiful Venice, with its romantic canals, tiny alleyways and impressive architecture, seems to be a dream destination for many travelers. At the same time it’s certainly not the most budget-friendly city, so you might wonder whether you can actually afford the charms of the Serenissima. Don’t worry – it may require a bit of pre-planning,…
Exploring the Filming Locations of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in Venice, Italy
Venice is not only home to some of the most iconic sights in Italy, but has also served as the setting of many popular films, from Nicolas Roeg’s eerie Mystery-Drama Don’t Look Now to recent blockbusters like Spiderman: Far from Home. One of my favourite movies that was shot in the lagoon city is Indiana…
A Perfect 10-Day Itinerary for the Veneto Region and Venice, Italy
Northern Italy’s pretty Veneto Region really brings together everything I love about the country. With exciting cities full of culture and history and medieval villages set amid picturesque vineyards, for me this is Italy at its most quintessential. We recently spend some time exploring the area in-depth and realized that, instead of rushing around to…
9 Fantastic Things to Do in Pretty Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Sprawling along the banks of the pretty Brenta River, quaint Bassano del Grappa is one of the Veneto Region’s true hidden gems. It manages to exude the quintessential charm of an Italian small town, and at the same time lacks the crowds of tourists that some bigger cities in Northern Italy draw. We hadn’t heard…
What to Know About Visiting the Eerie WW1 Cemetery at Monte Grappa, Italy
Slap-dash in the centre of the Venetian Prealps in north-eastern Italy sits Monte Grappa, an attractive 1776m high mountain, whose serenity betrays its dark history. Scene to some of the most devastating battles of World War I, the mountain top is now home to an eerie memorial and ossuary. While military history isn’t exactly our…
6 Fun Things to Do in Charming Conegliano, Italy
Sitting in the heart of northern Italy’s picturesque Prosecco Hills, Conegliano is a delightful small town well off the Veneto Region’s tourist trail. We came across it while driving the Prosecco Road through the surrounding area and were immediately enamoured with the interesting historic sites in town as well as the scenic setting amid the…
An Itinerary for Driving the Prosecco Road Through Italy’s Beautiful Prosecco Hills
The picturesque hills of Italy’s Prosecco Region, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, aren’t just home to one of the world’s most famous sparkling wines, but a beautiful cultural landscape to be explored on foot or by car. While small hikes through the wineries are great to get a first feel for the…
Visiting Osteria ai Pioppi – Italy’s Wacky Human-Powered Mechanical Amusement Park
In the gentle rolling hills of the Veneto Region’s Treviso Province sits one of the most unusual places we’ve come across in Italy (or anywhere for that matter). From the highway, Osteria ai Pioppi may look like your average roadside restaurant, but once you notice the gigantic car park, you start to wonder why it…
9 Wonderful Things to See and Do in Treviso, Italy – A Guide to the “Little Venice”
Full of cute canals and flowery embankments, it’s easy to see why charming Treviso is also referred to as “Little Venice“. Sure, there are no gondola’s navigating the waterways, but then again, there are no hoards of tourists distracting from the pleasant small-town atmosphere. While it makes for a good day-trip from Venice, Treviso also…