Pietrasanta lies a few kilometres away from Forte dei Marmi, the Ligurian beach area. It has its origins in the…
Read more
Category: Italy
Portovenere, Things to Do in the Liguria Coastal Town
Portovenere is very close to Cinque Terre, but it is, in general, less visited compared to Cinque Terre. However, when…
Read more
Cinque Terre, a Day Trip to the Hidden Gem on the Italian Riviera
Cinque Terre, the five small coastal villages together with nearby town Portovenere and three islands are listed in UNESCO list. …
Read more
Le Tre Terrazze, a Famous Local Restaurant in Monteggiori
The restaurant Le Tre Terrazze is the only public business in the small hilltop village Monteggiori. We stayed in this…
Read more
Lucca, a City Encircling by Well-preserved Renaissance Walls
Lucca is one of the charming cities in Tuscany. Located on a plain at the foot of Apuan Alp, the…
Read more
Carrara’s Marble Route, Where “007 Quantum of Solace” Most Memorable Scenes shot
The Marble Route near Carrara (northern Tuscany) passes through the marble mountains, tunnels, a local village built for marble diggers,…
Read more
Colonnata, a Village Nestled in the Marble Mountain Apuan Alps
Colonnata is a hamlet of the “comune” of Carrara. The ancient village was probably one of the oldest settlement in…
Read more
Monteriggioni, a Medieval Walled Town on a natural Hillock
Nestled in the province of Siena, Monteriggioni represents one of the most important walled castles in the territory. The quintessential…
Read more
San Gimignano, a Walled Tower Town in Southern Tuscany
San Gimignano is a charming walled hilltop town. It is about halfway between Florence and Siena and is famous for…
Read more
The Italian Beach Club, an Experience of Italian Culture and Lifestyle
The Italian beach club has its unique presence. The neatly laid out parasols, deckchairs, sun loungers, modern board walkways, well-maintained…
Read more