San Gimignano, the medieval Manhattan of Tuscany
San Gimignano in Tuscany is a medieval hilltop town and is popular with tourists all year round. Tourists come to visit the Duomo, climb the famous towers and enjoy seasonal locally produced food, not to mention the gelato. San Gimignano is instantly recognisable from its fourteen medieval towers that can be seen for miles. I […]
Italy on film
With the Lavazza Italian Film Festival over for another year in Australia, it has got me thinking about some of the locations used in the films. It is always great to watch a movie and sometimes recognise the place. It is even better if I have been there. If I haven’t been there, after the […]
Paestum, a spotlight on Magna Graecia in Italy
Paestum in Campania is an archaeological park and site that highlights the success of the early Greek colonists. Awarded World Heritage Site significance by UNESCO in 1998, Paestum has three Greek temples dating as far back as 600 BC. The temples are in an excellent state of preservation. Just over one hour by rail from […]
Four Unique UNESCO Sites in Italy
Italy currently has 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is more than any other country in the world. They all reflect significant episodes in Italy’s history, such as the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Both have played their part in shaping the modern world. It is quite a legacy. Here are four UNESCO sites from […]
Glimpsed Out of a Train Window
Ever found yourself glimpsing out of a train window and found yourself noticing something amazing? You may be on your way to somewhere else, but immediately you want to visit this place. First of all, you may think is it possible to change your plans? But, maybe perhaps due to time constraints, it may not […]