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What are the key ingredients of happy Independent travelling? We all have different Interests and personalities.…
Discover Maggiore: a stunning lake between Italy and Switzerland

Nestled between the Italian and Swiss Alps, Lake Maggiore is a thing of beauty. Every time…
Discover Parma: a travel guide to one of Italy’s hidden gems

Parma, a historical Italian city often overshadowed by its famous culinary products, offers a rich cultural…
Exploring Puglia by Train: A Unique Travel Experience

Puglia is a well-loved travel destination, with beautiful beaches and a lot of sights. You do…
12 easy day trips from Milan by train

Milan can be a great base for day trips to some incredible Italian destinations. Within 1-2…
Discover Italy’s 12 most interesting medieval cathedrals

2025 is a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. Rome will be at its busiest. So…
12 beautiful Italian cities without the crowds

Want to explore Italian cities beyond Rome, Florence, and Venice? In this article I feature twelve…
Escape the crowds: 10 of Europe’s hidden gems

Like Europe’s most loved and visited destinations – just better. These 10 hidden gems are great…
A journey through the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe

Notre Dame is the most famous and iconic medieval cathedral in Europe. There are many more.…
Top 12 European Christmas Markets to Visit After Christmas

From Bruges to Vienna, here are my favourite European Christmas market that continue after Christmas -…