Horse riding in Italy: Città di Castello
The Mostra del Cavallo di Città di Castello has just concluded but the town in Umbria is worth a visit if you want to go horse riding in Italy. The origins of the event date back to 1032, making it…
Valentine' s day breaks in Emilia: farm stay at Cazzola, near Parma
If you are fed up with exotic destinations and annoyed by the huge tourist crowds of Europe’s major capitals, the agriturismo Il gelso at Cazzola di Traversetolo, near Parma could be the right place to be. Built in the 17th…
Easter in Sicily: packages to Syracuse
Syracuse is on the world heritage list and looking at this photo you can see why. The Sicilian town is one of the main attractions of Sicily, with its Neapolis greek architecture and Ortigia being two gems to visit.The archaeological…
Environmental camping for a summer holiday in Italy
With Easter this weekend, many are already planning their summer in Italy, and with the economic downturn it looks as though camp grounds and other budget accommodation will come into their own. After the camp grounds in Tuscany website, we…
Exploring central Italy: Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini, Marche
Tourists’ love affair with Italy has a long history behind it and more often not tourists get to know the country very well! A few days ago I had the pleasure to talk to Pizzodisevo (this is just a nickname),…
Farm holiday accommodation in Umbria: Le Tortorelle, near Perugia
With the leaves turning colour and this chill in the air, to venture out and spend a whole weekend at one of those organic farms which are right now all the rage, could be a wonderful experience. At Umbertide, not…
Weekend deals for Autumn Wine Food Festival in Italy
If you’re looking for weekend deals for autumn in Italy, try going to some of the Italian food festivals on in Emilia Romagna in the month of November. The Wine Food Festival is on where you can try all sorts…
Country home for accommodation in Chianti: agriturismo in Tuscany
If you’re looking for a private and secluded farm stay in Chianti, Tuscany, with a touch of exclusivity given the small number of guests that can stay there, Leccio agriturismo is for you. It’s located a few kilometres from Florence…
Farm stay in Arezzo for holidays in Tuscan countryside
More summer holiday tips for Italy from us include visiting Tuscany. The region is not just about wine tasting in Italy or following the Chianti trails, but enjoying great beaches, (including in Argentario), hiking and mountain biking and then feasting…
Hotel deals in Tuscany: Agriturismo La Loccaia, near Arezzo
If you are looking for a quite little place where to relax and enjoy nature, the agriturismo La Loccaia between Arezzo and Siena is the place to be. Surrounded by vine-clad hills, the place has plenty to offer; from the…
Umbria accommodation: low price luxury at the Torri di Bagnara
I will admit that Umbria is my favourite region in Italy and so I have no problems writing about some of the lovely accommodation Umbria has to offer. This elegant, luxury accommodation was open to guests in 1989 after a…