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 […]

Make the most of your visit to the Eternal City with these famous landmarks in Rome. Rome, the so-called Capital of the World, is one of the most recognisable cities in Italy. From the awe-inspiring dome of St. Peter’s Basilica to echoes of Ancient Rome at the Colosseum, it has enough attractions to last several […]

Then the pernicious charm of Italy worked on her, and, instead of acquiring information, she began to be happy. E.M Forster, A Room with a View I blame E.M. Forster. His 1908 novel, A Room with a View, marked the beginning of my enduring love affair with the Italian city of Florence. This was cemented […]