Italy is our go-to destination in Europe. We’ve been so many times, I’ve lost count! For some of the highlights, see our guides to Italy’s best road trips, our favourite road trip from Florence to the Amalfi Coast and this guide to Puglia’s celebration of lights, Notte delle Luci. And don’t miss this combined France, Italy, Switzerland road trip, which I think might be the most colourful road trip in Europe.
One of the best European family vacations we’ve ever been on was our trip to Trentino in Northern Italy. It’s exceptionally family-friendly and the perfect place to absorb yourself in nature, whatever your level of adventure. From easy bike rides to epic hikes, there are options for all ages and abilities – and simply being … Read more
When you picture the Dolomites, the first images that will likely come to mind are the three peaks of Lavaredo, Val di Funes and Lago de Braies. Problem is, these are also the most busy, and come peak season, you’ll be fighting the crowds for a glimpse of those epic views. Some even have limited … Read more
We love all sorts of family travel – from annual holidays in classic seaside towns to epic bucket list trips that broaden everyone’s horizons. For this post, we’re focussing on the latter. We asked expert family travel bloggers to help us put together an ultimate round-up of bucket list family vacation ideas. From African safaris … Read more
It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth, especially for cake, so a side effect of my travels is that I’ve become somewhat of an expert at finding the best sweet treats and desserts around the world. In this post, I’m sharing a round-up of my favourite international desserts and, seeing as we can’t … Read more
A road trip in Italy ticks all the boxes of epic drives, amazing food, friendly people, beautiful culture and some of Europe’s most gorgeous sights. It’s one of our favourite places to road trip, not least because of the food. We return again and again and are always re-intoxicated by its charms. We’ve done a … Read more
There’s nothing like a road trip in Europe to make you appreciate the diversity of the continent – buy croissants and go for a walk on a French beach in the morning then sip a spritz beside an Italian lake by sunset. From mountains to coast to cute medieval villages – there’s something to suit … Read more
Have you got any adventures planned for 2019? We have our eyes on New England for a road trip, a return to New York, and some English travels to Cornwall. And I also have some ideas for you, based on the best trips we’ve taken in the past few years. From afternoon teas in London … Read more
It’s a bit of a silly word, but a babymoon refers to the final holiday a couple takes by themselves before their baby arrives. When I heard about the concept, I didn’t need convincing to take one. Not only do I take any excuse to travel, but I also genuinely think it’s a great idea … Read more
The most colourful (and Instagram friendly!) road trip in Europe, taking in Colmar, Lucerne, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Portofino, St Paul de Vence and the French Riviera. Here’s an itinerary from that time Steve and I treated ourselves to a dream road trip in Europe. Tired of trying, at the time unsuccessfully, for a baby, … Read more
How to spend a perfect 2-3 weeks in Italy, road tripping from Florence to the Amalfi Coast via Tuscany, Rome and Naples. From the food to the country’s expertise in living la dolce vita, Italy is one of my favourite places to visit. Steve and I go back time and time again, and it was … Read more