Regional Guide Blog Posts
Tuscany’s Hidden Gems

Tuscany’s Hidden Gems

Jackie’s latest guest article for US online magazine Sixty & Me looks at some of Tuscany's hidden gems. The region is world-famous for its major cities such as Florence, Pisa and Siena, but the smaller hilltop towns and villages have unique charms, centuries of...

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Five reasons to discover Sardinia

Five reasons to discover Sardinia

Sardinia is known around Europe for its wonderful coastline and turquoise waters, but head inland and the island offers so much more than soaking up the sun on the nearest beach. Here are five of our favourite reasons to visit.

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Visit Victoria’s High Country

Visit Victoria’s High Country

Victoria's High Country, located in the north east of the region, is a breathtaking destination with a mix of rugged landscapes, outdoor adventures, rich history and fantastic food & wine.  Here are five reasons why you should be planning a visit soon!...

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Exploring Italy without the crowds

Exploring Italy without the crowds

Jackie's latest guest article for US online magazine Sixty & Me looks at how to enjoy travelling in Italy without the crowds.  Cities like Venice are now charging day-trippers, and the popularity of sites in Florence and Rome can lead to long queues if you...

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Italy’s Pilgrim Paths

Italy’s Pilgrim Paths

Italy's most famous pilgrim trail is known as the Via Francigena. This ancient route connected Canterbury in the UK through France and on to Rome and was undertaken by pilgrims more or less from the 4th century onwards. Originally this epic journey would...

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Corte

Corte

The last stop on our The Island of Corsica tour is in the wonderful Restonica Gorge which, in addition to providing some glorious hiking, also gives us time to explore the pretty town of Corte, the former capital of Corsica. The town has a charming historic...

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Hiking in the Maritime Alps

Hiking in the Maritime Alps

2024 will see us returning to the border area between France and Italy, hiking in two stunning National Parks which are home to a unique cultural and natural heritage. On the French side we hike in the Mercantour National Park and on the Italian...

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Colle di Val d’Elsa

Colle di Val d’Elsa

Explore Colle di Val d’Elsa - Italy's Crystal City About Colle di Val d’Elsa Colle di Val d’Elsa is a town which sits right in the centre of the region of Tuscany, a little to the north west of Siena.  Unusually for a Tuscan medieval town it has an...

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Cuneo

Cuneo

Explore Cuneo - Italy's gateway to the Maritime Alps About Cuneo Cuneo is a small, elegant city in Italy's north western region of Piedmont which, for centuries, has been the gateway to the Maritime Alps and on into France.  It has almost 1,000 years of...

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Aosta

Aosta

Explore Aosta - a Roman town at the foot of the Alps About Aosta Aosta is a mountain town with over 2,000 years of history. It sits at 583 metres above sea level and is surrounded by magnificent alpine scenery, overlooked by some of Europe's highest peaks: Mont...

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7 things you may not know about Tuscany

7 things you may not know about Tuscany

Jackie's latest guest article for Sixty & Me looks at some of her favourite spots in Tuscany taking the visitor away from busy tourist centres. With a little thinking outside the box you can experience the pleasures of Tuscany without the crowds,...

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Pontremoli

Pontremoli

Explore Pontremoli, an evocative town in Tuscany's unknown Lunigiana region About Pontremoli Pontremoli is a picturesque town which sits at the confluence of two rivers, the Magra and the Verde, and is the northernmost town in Tuscany.  It is the perfect...

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Maratea

Maratea

Get off the beaten track at charming Maratea in southern Italy About Maratea Maratea is jewel of a coastal town, set high above the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy’s Basilicata region, with views to rival those of the Amalfi Coast. The nearest airport is 200km away...

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2023 Capital of Culture

2023 Capital of Culture

This year the neighbouring cities of Bergamo and Brescia in northern Italy have joined forces and won themselves the title of Italian Capital of Culture 2023.  The region of Lombardy, where they are located, suffered hugely during the first...

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Four Favourite Castles

Four Favourite Castles

Stopping by a castle or palace on holiday in Italy is a great way to learn about the history of the region and the country, and it will often come hand in hand with some eye-popping views. Many of our tours visit some of Italy’s most spectacular castles, fortresses,...

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Amazing Abruzzo

Amazing Abruzzo

If you’re an Italophile in search of new vistas and experiences, make sure the Abruzzo is near the top of your list. While the central Italy Abruzzo region is one of the country’s least well-known, its landscape and unique atmosphere certainly make it one of...

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Our Island Tours

Our Island Tours

Thanks to Covid, 2022 was the first year we have been able to run our fabulous new island tours in Sardinia and Corsica.  These long-awaited departures finally took place in September and the feedback from the Hedonistic Hikers who took part has been...

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