Read about the wonderful Liguria region of Italy, discover the incredible beauty of the Cinque Terre and get the most useful tips to plan a trip there.
The beautiful Cinque Terre region is well worth a visit, but if you’re planning on making a day trip to the area from Rome – don’t! It’s really quite a long way, so I don’t recommend even trying to take a day trip from Rome to Cinque Terre. With so many beautiful places to visit … Read more
Situated in northwestern Italy along the Ligurian Coast, Portovenere (sometimes also written Porto Venere) is a picturesque fishing village steeped in history and culture and home to amazing beaches, world-class restaurants and attractions. Although it’s not one of the Cinque Terre villages, it’s very close to the area and therefore a place you should definitely … Read more
Corniglia is one of the small villages that make up the Cinque Terre region in northern Italy, but it has two distinctive features that make it stand out from the other four villages. This is the only village in this well-known region that is not directly on the coast – in fact, it sits on … Read more
Levanto is a small coastal town of just over 5,000 people located in La Spezia province in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. It’s known for its spectacular scenery consisting of hills, valleys, ridges and headways and its many attractions including beautiful beaches, world-class restaurants, historic buildings and hiking trails. But most importantly it’s also … Read more
Don’t know what to pack for your Cinque Terre trip? Don’t worry, I have you covered and created the perfect Cinque Terre packing list, so that you know exactly what to take on your trip, no matter the kind of traveler you are. For many travelers – and that would include myself, actually! – the … Read more
Milan is a major city in Italy and because it’s really well-connected to the rest of the country, Europe and the world. For this reason, it is often the first stop on a longer trip to Italy. The incredible web of transportation transportation in Milan includes plane and train routes that connect it to many … Read more
Are you visiting Cinque Terre? I am so happy for you! This is an incredible area of Italy. I got to visit recently with my sister and immediately fell in love with it. Cinque Terre is a coastal area on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. The area consists of five … Read more
Are you traveling to the Cinque Terre and considering purchasing the Cinque Terre Card but unsure this is actually a good idea? Don’t worry, in this post I will explain everything you need to know about it. Cinque Terre is a coastal area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Liguria region of northwest … Read more