Italy

What is the Val di Noto? There are eight UNESCO world heritage towns in Southern-Eastern Sicily – Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Palazzolo, and Scicli. Each of these towns was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake in the region in 1693, creating a unique architectural style known as Sicilian Baroque. Each [...]

Venice is a beautiful city, full of history, incredible architecture, and a classic Italian food scene. However, after a few days in the city, we found ourselves romanticising over the famed islands slightly further afield - Murano and Burano. Each famous in its own right, one for Glass and one for Lace, each are definitely [...]

Venice is one of my favorite cities in Europe, mostly because everywhere you go is beautiful. It looks like a fairy land. With stores selling everything – from trinkets to luxury goods, it’s a paradise for shoppers and wanderers. There’s no better place to lose yourself in winding streets. The rivers act as the [...]