I’ve put together a map of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco region. See below. It’s in Google Maps and it is fully open so you can create a copy and save to your device for use when you’re in Italy, adding your own locations along the way. Or you can simply use my version for planning your … Read more
Where to stay in Venice can be a tricky decision. Don’t worry, in this guide I’ll take you through the best places to stay in Venice including hotels, hostels and apartment rentals. I’ve also included a guide to the best areas to stay in Venice. A word on price: To be helpful, I’ve included an indicative … Read more
The Italian Christmas Markets may be less well known than their European counterparts in the likes of Germany and Switzerland, but that doesn’t make Italy’s ‘Mercatino di Natale’ any less magical. From the elaborate nativity scenes to tasty local delicacies such as Panettone and vin brule (mulled wine), Italy’s Christmas Markets will have you feeling festive … Read more
Even if you’re decked head to toe in Gucci and are sauntering around Venice, Florence or Rome with all the panache of an Italian superstar, there’s still a very simple way to tell whether you’re a local or not: how you order coffee. Believe it or not, there is a huge (and unhelpfully unspoken!) protocol … Read more
After years of full-time travel, often visiting mosquito ridden countries, I’ve tried almost every mosquito repellent on the market. When I first wrote this post, I was about to travel to Gambia and Senegal and planned to put some repellents to the test. I trialling a DEET based product, Repel 55, and a natural product, Incognito, and this … Read more
As I pack my backpack for the last time this year, wondering why I’ve bought so much fresh coffee to take home, and what on earth I need to throw away in order to fit it into my bag, it occurs to me that after two years of travelling, there is very little in my … Read more