Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore), otherwise known as Italy's Garden of Eden is a beautiful place to visit in the Italian Lakes district of Lombardy. Perhaps, a little less well known than Lake Garda or Lake Como, Lake Maggiore is the second largest of the lakes in Northern Italy. Whilst a little less known, Lake Maggiore has plenty to offer as a tourist destination and in this post, I have shared t[...]
The cable cars of Lake Maggiore, commonly known as Funivie del Lago Maggiore to Sasso del Ferro mountain are one of the most fun things to do in Lake Maggiore and they are no ordinary cable cars! These bucket lifts can be taken open-topped, giving you unparalleled views of over Lake Maggiore, Po Valley and the Lakes of Lombardy as you climb the heights of the snow-capped Alps in the distance.[...]
Disclaimer: Lake Maggiore Itinerary and Italian Lakes Holiday at Golfo Gabella Resort is part of a press trip with villas in Northern Italy specialists Bookings For You and a special Italian villa discount is included in this post. Thoughts & photos are my own as always. Peace and tranquillity are not words often used to describe staying on a holiday resort. Though, self-catering holidays i[...]
A warm Mediterranean climate with blue skies and even bluer waters is a picture many of us associate with summer in Italy. However, bordering Switzerland’s mountainous terrain, this perception can be somewhat interchangeable in Northern Italy; though, no less beautiful. Hence, this what to wear in Northern Italy in September/October guide! What Clothes to Wear in Northern Italy W[...]
Pretty white-washed streets, miles of olive groves and upheld Italian traditions are what awaits visitors to Puglia in Southern Italy. A Puglia road trip is a must to see the best of what the region has to offer! This post gives insight into places to visit in Puglia, exploring towns Ostuni, Locorotondo and popular Alberobello; with scenic pictures, unusual traditions and typical tourist spot[...]
Corte dei Massapi villa is the perfect Italian retreat set amongst the backdrop of the beautiful Italian countryside in Puglia, Southern Italy. Five minutes drive from Ostuni, with other popular tourist locations and pretty villages nearby such as Locorotondo and Alberobello; Corte dei Massapi villa is ideal for a family holiday. Luckily for me, I got the chance to review the villa on behalf of[...]
Italian food has long been considered the food of love and with Valentine’s Day upon us, what better than to find out more about the passion behind Italian cooking. Bookings For You are a luxury villa company with a difference. Embracing the culinary passions of their villa collaborators, I was invited to an Italian cooking masterclass with the owners of the Country Relais &[...]