Are you planning a solo trip to Rome but are not sure where to start? As an experienced solo traveller was has visited Rome on multiple occasions, this is where I can help. Roman friends have generously shared their city with me on most of these visits and given me insights that no guidebook can […]
Was there ever a more romantic movie than Roman Holiday? Generations of cinema-goers have enjoyed this film which stars Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in her first Hollywood role. It is not only one of the most well-loved movies set in Italy, but it also showcases many of Rome’s famous landmarks. Follow our two cinematic […]
Orvieto Cathedral has to be seen to be believed. Famous for its lacy and luminous exterior, fabulous frescoes and a blood-soaked altar cloth, this is one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy. To make the most of visiting Orvieto Cathedral, here are ten essential Duomo di Orvieto facts that you should know before you […]
Some places are worth a return visit. Orvieto is one of those places. Although my Italian friends had taken me to Orvieto on a day trip from Rome some years ago, I was itching to see more of this charming Umbrian hill town. Perched on a pedestal of tufa rock more than 1,000 feet above […]