What to see in Bergamo, Italy Bergamo is a town in Lombardy to the east of Milan. There are two parts to Bergamo – the …
The Top Things to Do and See in Bergamo, Italy
Southern Europe
What to see: Tuttomondo, Pisa
One of the last works from Keith Haring Not far from Pisa Railway Station you will find “Tuttomondo” by Keith Haring. This was one of …
What to see : Cat statue of Viareggio
The famous feline of Viareggio Down at the harbour in Viareggio you will find a statue of one of the most loved inhabitants of Viareggio, …
Cheap flight to Pisa
Back to travelling = happy Mark Cheap flights can’t be ignored, unfortunately not back to the old penny flight days but cheap in away for …
Herculaneum – Everything you need to know
How to visit and what to see in Herculaneum Visiting Herculaneum is a rewarding trip, mainly due to being a smaller size than Pompeii and …
Travelling to Herculaneum (Ercolano) on a budget
Getting to Herculaneum from Naples cheaply Getting to the preserved site of Herculaneum, or Ercolano to use its modern name, by public transport is easy …
Budget pizza in Venice: Pizza Al Volo
See a real pizza Venice One of the most popular Italian foods is of course pizza, so it would be rude not to order at least …
Travel: The Secret Cabinet of Pompeii (Gabinetto Segreto)
Secret room of erotica in Naples *Parental Guidance Advised* Naples isn’t just about pizza, with sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum a short distance away there’s …
Discovering Alentejo, Portugal
Discover the wines of Alentejo It was my first flight with TAP, the national carrier airline of Portugal, and here I was travelling on a …
Discovering Fuet in Vic, Catalonia
Making and eating an Osona speciality Fuet is a thin, dry cured, sausage from Catalonia. Whilst visiting the city of Vic, an hour’s drive north …
Travel: Making sense of an Italian restaurant bill
What it means on your restaurant bill in Italy Different countries do things differently, and in Italy you may be confused with some terms listed …
What is the Catalan Christmas pooping man?
Look for the Caganer in Catalonia at Christmas! One of our cheekiest Christmas decorations at home is this little guy we picked up on holiday …
Travel: Visiting Palma with a Post Office Travel Money Card – Day 3
Day 3 of our trip to Palma, Majorca It was day three, the final day, of our quick break to Majorca. Day one can be viewed …
Travel: Visiting Palma with a Post Office Travel Money Card – Day 2
Day 2 of our trip to Palma, Majorca Palma was recognised as one of the best value destinations to visit in Western Europe last year …
Travel: Visiting Palma with a Post Office Travel Money Card – Day 1
Ordering a Post Office Travel Money Card When we travel abroad, we usually split currency between the two of us in case of any mishaps …
Food Review: Rocambolesc Gelateria, Girona
The best ice cream in the world? So there’s a year wait to get into El Celler de Can Roca, currently ranked as the third …
Travel: Girona for Game of Thrones fans
Geek out on Game of Thrones sight seeing in Girona Girona is a beautiful city and an ideal destination for a short break in Europe. …
Travel: Tapeo tapas tour around Seville
Tapeo: Tapas crawl around Seville World Tapas Day – the third Thursday in June, seems the right time to write about our tapeo around Seville …
To Tuscany Villa Recipe
A picnic fit for Tuscany The folk at To Tuscany have challenged a group of bloggers to create a Tuscan-inspired recipe, which got me thinking …
Travel to do: Game of Thrones locations in Seville and Cordoba
Visit the sights of Cordoba and Seville shown in Games of Thrones Cordoba and Seville are magnificent cities to visit to start with, throw in …
Pergola Club Hotel and Spa, Adenau Street, Mellieha, Malta Review
The Pergola Club Hotel and Spa is a 4-star rated hotel (probably more 3-star UK rating wise). This was another bargain found through Travelzoo. Located …